South West Marine Ecosystems Conference

Join us at Plymouth Marine Laboratory on Friday, 2nd May 2025, to report on the state of south-west seas in 2024 and foster connections among key stakeholders dedicated to understanding and managing these vital waters.

The South West Marine Ecosystem (SWME) Conference brings together marine conservationists, citizen scientists, researchers, and managers to share knowledge, strengthen collaborations, and inform future monitoring and management of the marine environment. Observations and research from 2024 will contribute to the annual State of the South West Seas report.

The conference provides a valuable opportunity for networking and collaboration, connecting a diverse range of people to exchange ideas and build networks that support marine ecosystems. It strengthens citizen science initiatives and fosters collaboration between users, researchers, and policymakers, while also enhancing links between scientists working on projects across the region.

A key focus is on ecological and oceanographic observations, recording major environmental and biological events from 2024 that have affected south-west marine ecosystems. These insights contribute to the State of the SW Seas report, helping to identify links between environmental changes and marine life.