International Forum on Bycatch of Marine Megafauna

This international forum will examine practical solutions to fisheries bycatch, including electronic monitoring, artificial intelligence, sensors and improved data collection. Contributions are invited for presentations, posters, workshops, demonstrations and training.

The forum takes place on 12–15 October 2027 at Cidade da Cultura, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Its monitoring, data collection and emerging technologies theme includes observer programmes, self-reporting, standardized methods and digital or automated monitoring tools.

Abstract submission deadline: 31 January 2027. Early-bird registration closes on 31 May 2027; final registration closes on 10 September 2027. Check the organizer’s website for programme updates and daily session times.

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