Nearshore waters host diverse marine life, including grey seals and porpoises.
Edinburgh’s coast meets the Firth of Forth, shaped by tides and rivers.
Edinburgh offers a castle-topped skyline and easy access to coast and Highlands.
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The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress
IMCC8, hosted by the Global Marine Program of the Society for Conservation Biology, will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, from November 13-17, 2026 at the Edinburgh International Conference Center (EICC). Join us to help Make Marine Science Matter!
To conserve our oceans, we need all hands on deck—researchers working alongside policymakers, ocean users, and resource managers. At the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC), this global community comes together to share research, tools, and lessons learned that advance marine science, policy, and practice. With over 800 delegates, IMCC is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to ocean conservation, bringing together scientists and practitioners, including regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students, journalists, and more.
Call for Proposals: Open Now
IMCC is accepting proposals for symposia, focus groups, workshops / short courses, symposium + focus group and panel discussions. Submission Deadline: 6 March. | Learn more.
Nominate an IMCC Plenary Speaker!
We are seeking plenary speakers who have made major contributions to ocean conservation and can engage our global community with compelling insights. Nominations due: 6 March.| Learn more.
Art & Conservation at IMCC
IMCC is accepting proposals for art-led conservation engagement activities, including visual art, performance-based work, documentary films, and more.| Learn more.
Coming Soon: Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts for Contributed Presentations (oral and speed talks and poster presentations) will be issued in early March.