World Conference on Marine Biodiversity

We are pleased to announce that the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), will be hosting the 6th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (WCMB 2023), which will be held in Penang, Malaysia, on the 2nd to 5th July 2023. The WCMB is a high-level international meeting that focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity. The conference provides a platform for policymakers, scientists, conservationists, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss current and emerging marine biodiversity issues and identify ways to protect and sustainably manage marine ecosystems and their resources. This year's WCMB conference theme is “Marine Biodiversity Challenges in the Anthropocene”.

https://www.wcmb2023.org/