National Ocean Science Conference 2026
On 8 June 2026 we celebrate World Ocean Day in the Netherlands at our annual National Ocean Science Conference. On this day we bring together the marine science community, sharing marine science in all its aspects, across disciplines and strengthening collaborations. The conference is intended for researchers, policy makers, professionals and students working in marine science in the Netherlands. In this year’s edition we will reflect on 150 years of sea research, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of our national ocean science institute NIOZ.
What to expect? Key notes from Helen Czerski and Daniel Pauly, new insights, poster presentations, and interactive workshops. A perfect opportunity to discover what your fellow ocean enthusiasts are working on, expand your network, and get inspired to shape the future of sea research!
Program
| 9:30 | Registration and coffee |
| 10:20 | Welcome by moderator Sjoerd Groeskamp and NIOZ director Han Dolman |
| 10:30 | Seeing the sea: our changing attitudes to the physical nature of the ocean by Helen Czerski (University College London). |
| 11:15 | Documentary ‘The Trap, portrait of time’ by Threes Anna |
| 11:45 | Breathing Water in a Warming World by Daniel Pauly (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia) |
| 12:30 | Lunch and poster presentations |
| 13:30 | Workshop 1: Maximizing the Impact of Marine Science Communication Get ready to sharpen your message, expand your reach, and make your science matter. Organized by Erik van Sebille (UU), Helen Czerski and ECOP (early career ocean professional program Netherlands) |
| Workshop 2: Future sea levels & nature-based approaches: From science to society Join us in shaping a resilient coast for the future. Organized by Jim van Belzen (NIOZ & WMR) and Bregje van Wesenbeeck (Deltares, TU Delft, NL2120) | |
| Workshop 3: The value of long-term marine monitoring for science, policy and conservation Discuss with us how to monitor for a better world. Organized by Allert Bijleveld (NIOZ) and Femke de Jong (NIOZ) | |
| 15:00 | Break and poster presentations |
| 15:30 | Round table on Ocean governance in a changing geopolitical environment Discussion on the geopolitical challenges the ocean and ocean governance are currently facing. Chaired by Alex Oude Elferink (UU, director Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea) |
| 17:00 | Drinks |
| 18:00 | end |
- Start date and time
- End date and time
- Location
- De Kampanje - Den Helder
- Entrance fee
- None
- Registration
Register here
- More information
- wereldoceaandagen website