Nordic Marine Science Meeting brings together experts in Stockholm

In 2026, the annual Swedish Marine Research Days will take on a broader format as marine scientists and stakeholders from all Nordic countries are invited to the Nordic Marine Science Meeting. This will be the first time since 2010 that the conference is held as a joint Nordic event.

The conference is organised by The Swedish Society for Marine Sciences (SHF) in collaboration with the Norwegian Association of Marine Scientists, the Finnish marine science community of FINNMARI, and the Marine Research Network at Stockholm University. The meeting will take place at Aula Magna at Stockholm University 24–26 November, bringing together researchers, public authorities, consultants and other professionals working on marine and coastal issues across the Nordic countries.

“We are particularly pleased to revive the Nordic collaboration. The seas connect our countries, and many of the environmental challenges we face are shared. Bringing together researchers and practitioners from across the Nordic region creates new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint solutions,” says Volker Bruchert, Associate professor of Biogeochemistry at Department of Geological Sciences, Stockholm University, and secretary for the Swedish Society for Marine Sciences.

The Swedish Marine Research Days has traditionally focused on biology and ecology. However, the organisers are keen to broaden its scope and encourage dialogue across a wider range of fields connected to the ocean, such as atmospheric sciences, climate science, marine restoration and policy related research.

“The challenges facing our seas do not stop at disciplinary boundaries. Understanding and managing marine environments requires insights from climate science, atmospheric research, social sciences and policy studies alongside the traditional marine disciplines. We want this meeting to be a place where these perspectives come together,” says Volker Bruchert.

The Nordic Marine Science Meeting 2026 welcomes participants from across the Nordic countries who work in marine research, environmental monitoring or related fields. Researchers and professionals will have the opportunity to present their work through oral presentations and posters, while invited speakers will address current topics and emerging challenges relevant to marine science and management. The call for abstract is open until 14 August.

“If you are interested, don’t hesitate to submit an abstract! We hope for a broad range of abstracts and participants. Together we can make this conference a truly Nordic meeting place for marine science, climate research and ocean-related policy discussions,” says Volker Bruchert.

Read more about the conference and how to submit an abstract

At the conference, the Swedish Society for Marine Sciences will award two Master’s degree projects in marine sciences with the The Dyrssen Award. Candidates for the award can be nominated until 31 August.

Read more about the Dyrssen award and how to nominate a thesis