CommOCEAN 2016
2nd International Marine Science Communication Conference
6-7 December 2016, Bruges
High-level training course
8 December 2016, Ostend
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS EXTENDED DEADLINE: 15 July 2016
Whether you’re a marine scientist keen to be speed-trained in modern ocean science communication skills or a communicator, working for a marine institute, NGO or governmental body, this CommOCEAN International Marine Science Communication event is for you.
Following on from the successful IMSCC-1, organized by CIIMAR, Ciencia Viva & EMBCP in 2014, the Bruges-Ostend CommOCEAN event is a unique opportunity to make a major leap forward in communicating your ocean knowledge. The organizers (VLIZ, EMB, EMBCP,UNESCO-IOC-IODE) are developing an inspiring, innovative and interactive programme consisting of two separate events: a 2-day conference in Bruges (6-7 December 2016), followed by a 1-day high-level training program at the InnovOcean facilities in Ostend (8 December 2016).
Read more about the venues, the scope and the program here: www.CommOCEAN.org. For the most recent news updates, follow us on Twitter @CommOcean2016.
The call for contributions (orals, poster, workshop) is now open for the 2-day conference. We encourage the submission of abstracts from all areas of science communication with a special focus on the ocean,marine and estuarine realm.
The four major sessions of the conference comprise:
1. the fundamentals of science communication/reaching out to the public;
2. optimizing impact;
3. social media & graphics;
4. think out of the box; new formats & creativity.
In terms of ocean topics, there will be a special (but not restrictive) focus on ‘Marine climate change’, ‘Ocean plankton/microbiota’, ‘Deep sea exploration’ and ‘Ocean observation’.
If you have colleagues who might be interested, please don’t hesitate to forward them this e-mail. We also appreciate sharing this call for abstracts on your website, newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter… or other media.
Formats
Three presentation formats are applicable for CommOCEAN 2016:
1. Oral presentation in the main plenary program (12’+3’ Q/A)
2. Workshop interactive sessions in parallel groups (60’)
3. Poster presentation, displayed at a central location
Submission guidelines
Abstracts must be submitted in English to abstracts2016@
Please make sure that you indicate your preference for one or more of the three suggested formats: oral, poster, workshop. If submitting an abstract for a workshop please indicate the planned format and content, including any logistical requirements.
Deadline for submission
Abstracts can be submitted until 15 July 2016 at the latest.
Questions regarding abstract submisson?
Please don’t hesitate to contact info@CommOCEAN.org
