3rd Edition • İskenderun 2026

International Marine & Freshwater Sciences Symposium

Join leading researchers, scientists and professionals at the 3rd MarFresh Symposium, advancing knowledge of aquatic ecosystems worldwide.

1-2 September 2026
İskenderun / Hatay, Türkiye
3rd International Marine & Freshwater Sciences Symposium
Symposium Starts In
1 September 2026 • İskenderun Technical University
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About the Symposium

Advancing aquatic sciences, together.

The 3rd International Marine & Freshwater Sciences Symposium (MarFresh 2026) gathers scientists, practitioners and policy makers to share cutting-edge research across marine, freshwater and coastal systems.

Learn more about MarFresh

Global Community

Researchers from 30+ countries

Peer-Reviewed

Selected papers in special issues

2 Full Days

Keynotes, oral & poster sessions

Mediterranean

Historic İskenderun, Türkiye

Scientific Programme

Symposium Topics

MarFresh 2026 covers a broad range of themes at the forefront of marine and freshwater research.

Biodiversity, Conservation & Environmental Protection in Aquatic Resources

Integrated Management of Coastal Zone – Transitional Water Ecosystems & River Basins 3E (Endemic, Exotic & Endangered) Species

Aquaculture & Fish diseases

Sustainable fisheries, aquaculture innovation, diseases and management.

Aquatic Pollution, Ecotoxicology & Protection

Pollutants, microplastics and their effects on aquatic life.

Climate Change & Aquatic Systems

Impacts of climate change on oceans and freshwater bodies.

Genetics & Population Genomics: from Genes to Ecosystem

Mark Your Calendar

Important Dates

Key deadlines for submissions, registration and the symposium itself.

  • Abstract Submission Opens
    Apr 30, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026
  • Early-Bird Registration Opens
    Apr 30, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
    Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance
    May 30, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026
  • Early-Bird Registration Deadline
    Apr 30, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026
  • Late Registration Deadline
    Jun 30, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026
  • Symposium Dates
    Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 2, 2026

Be part of MarFresh 2026

Submit your abstract, register and join the global community of marine and freshwater scientists.