Held alongside the exhibition Lehmesa: Return by Moonlight, the symposium aims to foster dialogue and collaboration on marine sustainability across the region, as part of The First GCC Sea Turtle Symposium: Management and Conservation initiative.
Call for Papers
We invite paper submissions on a wide range of topics related to sea turtle conservation, research, and management in the Gulf region, including but not limited to:
- Marine research and Field studies: recent findings on sea turtle ecology, behaviour, and migration.
- Habitat and Environmental studies: nesting sites, feeding grounds, and the impact of coastal development.
- Threats and Mitigation: climate change, pollution, fisheries bycatch, and marine traffic.
- Conservation Strategies: protection measures, restoration efforts, and policy implementation.
- Community engagement and Education: awareness programmes, citizen science, and youth participation.
- Technology and Innovation: use of tagging, satellite tracking, and digital monitoring tools.
- Regional collaboration: cross-border conservation initiatives and partnerships among GCC countries.
- Marine protected areas and Sustainable tourism: balancing biodiversity conservation with economic growth.
We also welcome pre-arranged panels dedicated to well-defined themes in marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystem management, and regional collaboration for sea turtle protection.
Submission Guidelines
Lectures
- Submit a 150–250-word abstract outlining your research objectives, methodology, and key findings.
- Each presentation will be 20 minutes maximum.
Panels
Submit a 300-word abstract including:
- A brief introduction to the theme.
- The proposed structure of the panel (number of speakers, session length, discussion time).
- Information on the convenor (name, affiliation, and contact).
- A provisional list of participants.
Formatting
- Abstracts should be submitted in Times New Roman.,
- Twelve-point font, and include the title, author(s), and institutional affiliation(s).
- Conference language: Arabic and English.
Important Dates
- The abstract submission deadline is 31 December 2025.
- Notification of acceptance will be sent on 5 January 2026.
Submission of papers
Please submit your papers through: nmoqseaturtlesforum@qm.org.qa
