The 58th European Marine Biology Symposium will be held in Bodo, Norway from 6-9th July 2025.

The conference will be hosted by Nord, University in collaboration with EuroMarine Network and will build on the success of the recent EMBS in Naples, Italy and the EMBS in Iceland in 2023.

Located just north of the Arctic Circle, Bodø is the largest urban area and town in Nordland county, making it a very suitable location for bringing the leaders of Horizon Europe projects in marine biological sciences (including Marine Protected Areas, Maritime Spatial Planning) together to brief the community on their progress and plans.

Immediately after the 58th EMBS, a special conference will be held on Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial planning, which you may also wish to attend.

July is a great time of year to see the beautiful natural environment in the area around Bodø, Norway:

• International Conference on MPAs in Marine Spatial Planning
• Visit Bodø
• Bodø European Capital of Culture
• Life in Norway – Bodø
• Scuba Diving and Snorkelling in Saltstraumen

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We look forward to welcoming you to EMBS 2025 in beautiful Bodø with many topics to discuss.

More information will be posted here soon.