Conferences
8 June 2026, Online
MDPI Webinar | World Ocean Day, 8 June 2026
Each year, World Ocean Day brings together researchers, environmental leaders, and advocates from around the world to raise awareness and inspire action to protect our oceans and marine ecosystems. The 2026 campaign theme, “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet”, highlights the importance of collaborative and community-driven efforts in safeguarding marine biodiversity and ensuring a sustainable future for our oceans.
This webinar explores current challenges and emerging solutions in marine conservation, bringing together insights from marine ecology, environmental toxicology, and wildlife protection. Topics include the impact of ocean pollutants on sea turtle development, lessons from marine mammals in protecting ocean habitats and wildlife, and broader approaches to conserving marine ecosystems in a changing environment.
Date: 8 June 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CEST| 7:30 a.m. EDT | 7:30 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 837 1908 7474
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/MWOD2026
Register now for free!
Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in CST Asia |
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MDPI Introduction |
1:30–1:40 p.m. |
7:30–7:40 p.m. |
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Prof. Giorgia Gioacchini |
1:40–1:50 p.m. |
7:40–7:50 p.m. |
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Dr. Alexander Weth |
1:50–2:10 p.m. |
7:50–8:10 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
2:10–2:20 p.m. |
8:10–8:20 p.m. |
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Closing of Webinar |
2:20–2:25 p.m. |
8:20–8:25 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.
Webinar Speakers:
- Prof. Giorgia Gioacchini, Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy;
- Dr. Alexander Werth, Hampden-Sydney College, USA.
