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On August 27, 2026, the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme successfully launched its Phase-II research and global sampling campaign. Over 70 collaborators from around the world gathered to witness this significant moment. The event began with opening remarks from the steering committee members, Prof. Bryan Brooks from Baylor University (USA) and Prof. Alistair Boxall from the University of York (UK). Drawing inspiration from the achievements of GEM Phase-I, they expr

We are thrilled to share that the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme is set to launch its Phase II research and global sampling campaign. The webinar is scheduled for August 27th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (GMT), where we will introduce the Phase II research plan, sampling methods, and logistics. Your participation and insights are eagerly awaited. Please register using the provided link here, and the Zoom details will reach you automatically. For a comprehensive agen

On July 21, 2026, the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme hosted its 4th Event in the GEM Webinar Series. During this event, the leaders of four Ocean Decade projects hosted by the GEM Programme were invited to present their projects and the progress made. The session commenced with Blandina Lugendo (from Tanzania)'s presentation titled "Protecting the Estuaries in the WIO Region," emphasizing the significance of safeguarding estuaries in this crucial WIO region and a

Joint Conference: ICMPE-11 & the 10th Yellow Sea–East China Sea–South China Sea Ecosystem Symposium (YES-2026) Jeju Island, Republic of Korea | 19-22 August, 2026 The International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology (ICMPE) and the Yellow Sea–East China Sea–South China Sea Ecosystem Symposium (YES) have each become trusted international forums for advancing marine environmental science—through complementary strengths in pollution and ecotoxicology, ecosystem hea

The GEM Webinar Series (4th Event) is scheduled for 9:00-11:00 am (GMT) on 21 July 2026. During this webinar, we are pleased to have the leaders of the four Ocean Decade projects associated with the GEM Programme introduce their respective projects, foster discussion, and explore potential avenues for collaboration and networking. Registration Link: https://cityu.zoom.us/meeting/register/1_LOYk2qSI6vZOenWk9wRQ