MMOA and IMarEST Global Marine Mammal Mitigation Conference 2026
About this event
The biennial conference of the Marine Mammal Observer Association, co-hosted with IMarEST, under the title Global Marine Mammal Mitigation: Where Are We in 2026? The second international conference dedicated to marine mammal mitigation professionals, it brings together observers, scientists, regulators, industry representatives, technology providers and environmental specialists through presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and networking.
It is aimed at mitigation professionals, consultants, researchers, regulators, wildlife managers, offshore industry, equipment providers, crewing agencies, and students and early career professionals. Speakers and agenda are still to be announced.
What to expect
- The global state of marine mammal mitigation in 2026
- Underwater noise, offshore industry best practice and deep-sea mining
- Technology: acoustic monitoring, AI, drones and autonomous systems
- Regulation, Indigenous and local knowledge, and professional standards
Date and time
Tuesday 24 November 2026, 09:30 to 17:30 CET
Location and format
Online (virtual)
Cost
Free for IMarEST and MMOA members; 20 GBP for non-members; 15 GBP for student non-members
Registration