How can we offer sustainable solutions to tackle the significant societal challenges presented by the climate and biodiversity crises?
National Ocean Science Conference
From the equator to the pole, from the shore to the open ocean, from the natural sciences to humanities, law and governance, this day will allow you to hear what your fellow ocean experts are doing, expand your network and get inspired.
This year’s program features cutting-edge marine research, engaging breakout sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Guided by our moderator Sjoerd Groeskamp, we will explore the theme “Whose Ocean? Whose Future? Whose Responsibility?” from diverse disciplinary perspectives—a timely discussion ahead of the upcoming One Ocean and UN Ocean Conference in Nice later that week.
Programme
9:30Registration
10:15Morning Program
10:30Whose Ocean?
(How) can humans be an ambassador for the Ocean? Francesca Sangiorgi, Machiel Lamers and Suzette Bousema explore the extent to which humans can empathize with the Ocean through art and sustainable tourism and reflect on the question “Whose Ocean?”.
11:30Whose Future?
What does the future hold for the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, Microbes, Arctic Ecosystems, or the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea? René van Westen, Laura Villanueva, Maarten Loonen and Hilde Woker bring their unique expertise to explore the question “Whose Future?”.
12:30Lunch Break
Lunch included.
13:30Forum Discussion
Whose Responsibility? In this forum discussion, Danick Trouwloon, Lisa Becking, Martijn Manders and Arjan de Groene explore the governance of the marine Caribbean, engaging with locals to reflect on the question “Whose Responsibility?”.
Poster Session
15:30Breakout Sessions
The breakout sessions aim to bring together experts and stakeholders for focused discussions on key topics, fostering collaboration and actionable insights to drive meaningful change. Sessions:
– How to be heard as an Early Career Ocean Professional?
– Marine research facilities available to the community
– Strengthening ocean education in schools
17:00Drinks (included)
Program Board
The program of the National Ocean Science Conference is carefully compiled by the Program Board. The board reflects a broad diversity of backgrounds, just like the national ocean community.
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- Lennart de Nooijer (NIOZ)
- Jan-Berend Stuut (NIOZ)
- Alex Oude Elferink (UU)
- Susanne Wilken (UvA)
- Jasper de Goeij (UvA)
- Katja Peijnenburg (UvA)
- Wouter Jan Strietman (WUR)
- Stefanie Ypma (UU)
- Danae Georgoula (UU)
- Kjeld Werther (UU/ECOP)
Contact
This conference is Initiated by SCOR and the National Decade Committee and organised by the Sustainable Ocean Community. Supported by Utrecht University, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management and the Dutch Research Council NWO.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or remarks to: sustainableocean@uu.nl or communication@nioz.nl.
