This conference focuses on the management of the Gulf’s ecosystem (ROPME Sea Area), with a special emphasis on climate change, invasive species, and coastal alterations. Presentations will fall under the following conference themes:

1. Climate change: Impact & adaptation
2. Coastal ecology and Harmful Algal Blooms
3. Water quality and Remedial Actions
4. Biodiversity conservation & foodweb changes
5. Marine pollution
6. Fishes and biota
7. Ecological Impairments and Invasive species