We are delighted to inform you that the programme for the EurOCEAN 2014 conference is now available online!
An official event of the Italian EU Presidency, EurOCEAN 2014 will provide a valuable opportunity for interaction and exchange between European marine and maritime research actors, stakeholders, policy makers and programme managers. The conference will identify future research priorities in support of blue growth, human health and wellbeing, and sustainable management of coastal seas and oceans.
With a varied and stimulating programme running over 2½ days, EurOCEAN 2014 will include:
. Horizon-scanning presentations from leading European and international scientists;
. Focused discussion sessions on societal, policy and regional challenges including Seas and Ocean Resources, Blue Growth, Good Environmental Status and Oceans and Human Health;
. Dialogue on capacity building and research infrastructures, including a special session on the European Ocean Observing System dedicated to the memory of Kostas Nittis;
. A Mediterranean roundtable, side events and an open panel discussion moderated by Quentin Cooper, BBC Radio 4 science presenter;
. Identification of emerging challenges and opportunities in seas and oceans research and adoption of a "Rome Declaration".
You can register for EurOCEAN 2014 via credit card payment or bank transfer until 30 September 2014. For further information, please visit the EurOCEAN 2014 website. For specific enquiries please contact the organizing committee by email: info@eurocean2014.eu
We look forward to seeing you in Rome!
The EurOCEAN 2014 Organizing Committee