Incredible week in Madeira!

#ICMBXII brought together scientists and friends from around the world to discuss #marine #invasive #species.

🎥 Watch the full recap: youtu.be/8JUa29H2DEA

We hope everyone enjoyed their time on the island!
See you in Cape Town next year!

𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 #ICMBXII — and now 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨!

Browse through the official event photos and revisit the people, places, and memories that made this conference so special.

👉 www.flickr.com/photos/ardit...

Have you met Emily yet? She’s one of our #ICMBXII Travel Awardees. Make sure to say hi if you see her around!

Interesting talks, exchanging ideas and plotting collaborations at #ICMBXII With the great plus of encountering longtime colleagues and meeting new ones! #Madeira #Portugal

Now it is time for Graeme Inglis (shorturl.at/YL91M) speaking about marine surveillance technologies to detect non-indigenous species. Early detection, effectiveness, limits,etc. And national delimiting surveys of Pyura doppelgangera (shorturl.at/5mBVM) happening in New Zealand since 2007! #ICMBXII

A moment to remember! The #ICMBXII community gathered together in Madeira — researchers, students, and practitioners united by a shared passion for #marine #bioinvasions.

The conference isn’t over yet — more sessions, discussions, and connections are still to come!

The wait is almost over — #ICMBXII starts tomorrow!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Madeira for a week of discovery and collaboration.

Don’t forget: field trips kick off the day, followed by our Welcome Event at Monte Palace Garden!

Meet Lars Pelikan from Finland, Travel Awardee & runner-up for the Judith A. Pederson & James T. Carlton Award.

Excited to have him join us at #ICMBXII!

The #ICMBXII app is live!
Check your email for login details and start exploring:
✔️ Full program & personalized schedule
✔️ Speaker info
✔️ Networking
✔️ Poster & student session evaluations

Thanks to the support of Monte Palace Madeira – Jardim Tropical, Associação de Coleções / Associação Coleção Berardo, and Associação Oceano Atlântico, #ICMBXII will open with a special evening at Monte Palace Garden, including the unveiling of a unique art piece by VHILS.

From Brazil to Madeira! Ana Carolina joins #ICMBXII as a Travel Awardee and runner-up for the Judith A. Pederson & James T. Carlton Award. Excited to have her research featured at the conference!

Meet Garbouj Aya from Tunisia, joining #ICMBXII with support from the International Student Travel Award.

We’re excited to welcome her to Madeira and to the global dialogue on #marine #bioinvasions!

We are delighted to announce that the internationally acclaimed Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, will create a site-specific artwork for #ICMBXII.

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Exciting news: EuroMarine is sponsoring #ICMBXII!

Founded in 2014, EuroMarine connects institutions across Europe to advance #marine #science and promote sustainable #ocean management.

We’re grateful for their support!

Meet Eugenio Fossi, one of our recipients of the Judith A. Pederson & James T. Carlton Early Career Scientist Travel Award.

Thanks to this support, Eugenio is joining #ICMBXII directly from Italy to share his research and connect with the global bioinvasions community.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you on Monday, October 6, at the Official Welcome Event of #ICMBXII.

Join us at Monte Palace Garden for an afternoon of breathtaking views, cultural experiences, and a cocktail reception to kick off the conference.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐥á𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚 🇧🇷, one of our #ICMBXII Travel Awardees!

Her participation is supported by the Judith A. Pederson & James T. Carlton Award, which helps early-career researchers from around the world bring their science to the stage.

See you soon, Flávia!

The wait is over! The full program for #ICMBXII is now online! 🎉

Explore the sessions, keynote talks, and poster presentations that will shape four days of inspiring science and collaboration in Madeira.

Check out the full schedule here:
virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/73709/...

Natalie Kiley-Bergen 🇺🇸 will be traveling to Madeira as one of our #ICMBXII Travel Awardees!

Her participation is made possible through the support of #PICES, helping early-career researchers like Natalie engage in international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Conference Dinner! #ICMBXII

On October 8, join us for a unique evening of Madeiran cuisine, culture, and networking at a traditional local restaurant. Expect regional specialties, live folklore dances, and a warm atmosphere to connect with your fellow #ICMB participants.

Thrilled to have @usnavyresearch as a #ICMBXII sponsor!

They advance ocean science & innovation, supporting research that deepens our understanding of marine ecosystems. Grateful for their support in making ICMB XII possible!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 #ICMBXII 𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩! Since our last update, we’ve welcomed new registrations from 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚, 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, and 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨 🎉

It’s inspiring to see our community of marine bioinvasions researchers, practitioners, and students growing more international by the day.

Getting ready for your talk or poster at #ICMBXII?

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned speaker, our Guide for Presenters & Posters has everything you need, from design tips to accessibility guidelines.

👉 Read it here: marinebioinvasions.info/participate/...

Meet Jonathan Molina, from Brazil! #ICMBXII

Thanks to the International Student Travel Award, Jonathan will be here in Madeira to share his research, meet fellow scientists, and bring new perspectives from South America to our global community.

Meet Em Li, one of our #ICMBXII Travel Awardees!

Thanks to the generous support of @PICES_MarineSci, Em is joining us from Canada to share her research and connect with the global #marine #bioinvasions community.

We can’t wait to welcome you in Madeira, Em!

Pre-order your exclusive #ICMBXII T-shirt!

Every shirt sold helps fund the Judith A. Pederson & James T. Carlton Early Career Scientist Travel Award, supporting the next generation of #marine #scientists.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

⚠️ Pre-orders close at the end of August.

𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬.
You’re the reason #ICMBXII will be a shell‑ebration of science. See you in Madeira this October!

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭!

Registration for Presenting Authors and the Student & Early-Career Scientist Discount for #ICMBXII closes tomorrow, August 6!

👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: marinebioinvasions.info/register

🎥 Meet 𝐍𝐨𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐯 – #ICMBXII Travel Awardee!

Noa Lev is one of our Travel Award winners and will be joining us in Madeira this October to share her research and connect with the global #marine #bioinvasions community.

Watch her short message and give her a warm welcome!

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭!

Registration for Presenting Authors AND the Student & Early-Career Scientist Discount for #ICMBXII closes on August 6!

Lock in your spot (and your discount!) before it’s too late.

👉𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: marinebioinvasions.info/register