On Wednesday 4 March, the VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 took place in Ostend. With 520 participants, it was the most attended edition ever. Missed VMSD26? Don’t worry – Relive the event now on 👉 www.vliz.be/en/news/reli... @unoceandecade.bsky.social
Iene Herman presented a poster for our latest research on population dynamics and fatty acid profiles of a benthic copepod, at the #VMSD26
Next up are interviews with the winners of the Brilliant Marine Research Idea grants 2025: Sofie Peeters (ugent), Nada Nasri (UAntwerpen, Université de Tunis El Manar), Rodgee Mae Guden (ugent), Wenxin Liu (ugent), Tuan-Anh Bui (ugent, ILVO), Arida Fauziyah (VUB). #VMSD26
Another 5 enthusiastic predoctoral researchers accepted the challenge to pitch their research in 5-minute orals. From impacts of offshore windfarms to marine heatwaves #VMSD26
We start the afternoon session of #VMSD26 with our second keynote speaker Piet Opstaele, CEO of Blue Cluster. Piet talks about his experiences in life and the blue economy #VMSD26
Today at VLIZ Marine Science Day in Ostend. Αlways nice to come back to this event once a year and catch up with the latest updates on marine research in flanders and beyond. #vmsd26 @vliz.be
During lunchtime, you can visit the interactive demo booths about internationalisation in marine science, divided in three clusters: ocean observation, climate and biodiversity #VMSD26
Very proud the #VMSD26 is recognised as an action in the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development @unoceandecade.bsky.social #SDGs
Second batch of predoctoral researchers is presenting their work in 5-minute talks, covering topics from low-impact fisheries to gambling in seaside resorts. #VMSD26
Interested in the complete overview of talks, pitches, and posters of #VMSD26? Download the Book of Abstracts here: www.vliz.be/vmsd/en/book...
Throughout the day, 20 enthusiastic predoctoral researchers present their ongoing work in 5 min talks. A nice and quick overview of the diversity of marine research in Flanders. #VMSD26
Dr. Joanna Post, Director of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and head of the IOC Ocean Observation and Services Section, is the first keynote speaker of today. “We have to look after our ocean because that’s what connects us” #VMSD26 @iodeoostende.bsky.social @unesco.bsky.social
President of VLIZ and governor of West Flanders Carl Decaluwé & VLIZ General Director Jan Mees @jmeesvliz officially kick-off the 25th edition of the VMSD. #VMSD26
You couldn’t make it to the Belgian coast today, or you simply forgot to subscribe? No worries, follow the livestream of #VMSD26 on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcqt...
Ready for today’s VLIZ Marine Science Day 2026. A day full of interesting and inspiring talks on marine science, networking, and award ceremonies! This year, #VMSD26 is all about internationalisation. #VMSD26 #StadOostene
Looking forward to tomorrow's VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 in Ostend. With 520 participants, the 25th edition is fully booked! Check the programme here: www.vliz.be/vmsd/en/prog.... See you tomorrow in @DeGrotePost @StadaanZee.
We will be present with a booth at the @vliz.be VLIZ Marine Science Day 2026 #VMSD26! Join us there tomorrow, 4 March, at De Grote Post on level 2 in room Telefonie to find out more about our marine science-policy work, pick up one of our latest documents and find out about out #ECOP activities!
🌍 Join us on 4 March 2026 for the VLIZ Marine Science Day #VMSD26 in Ostend: marine science through an international lens
🌊 A full day of science, pitches, posters & networking.
✅ Free registration for marine scientists, students, policymakers, blue economy & press.
👉 www.vliz.be/vmsd/en
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