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Hybrid Event

6th - 7th July 2026 | Kandy, Sri Lanka

International Conference on Marine Heatwaves and Ecological Disruption (ICMHED - 26)

4

Days

4

Hrs

07

Min

02

Sec

Conference Program

Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

Why it matters

SDG 8 — Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 13 — Climate Action
SDG 14 — Life Below Water
SDG 15 — Life on Land
Explore All Session Tracks
Track 01
Dynamics of Marine Heatwaves

This session will explore the physical mechanisms driving marine heatwaves and their temporal patterns. Emphasis will be placed on ocean temperature anomalies and their implications for marine ecosystems.

Track 02
Ecological Responses to Thermal Stress

This track will focus on the biological responses of marine species to thermal stress events. Researchers are invited to present findings on species adaptations, shifts in distribution, and changes in community structure.

Track 03
Impact of Ocean Warming on Marine Biodiversity

This session aims to assess the effects of ocean warming on marine biodiversity and ecosystem health. Contributions will highlight case studies and models predicting species responses to changing thermal regimes.

Track 04
Coral Bleaching and Ecosystem Resilience

This track will delve into the phenomenon of coral bleaching as a response to marine heatwaves. Discussions will include strategies for enhancing ecological resilience in coral reef systems.

Track 05
Climate Impacts on Marine Ecosystems

This session will examine the broader climate impacts on marine ecosystems, focusing on how climate change interacts with marine heatwaves. Participants are encouraged to share interdisciplinary research linking climate models to ecological outcomes.

Track 06
Habitat Disruption and Species Interactions

This track will investigate how habitat disruption due to extreme temperature events affects species interactions and community dynamics. Studies on trophic relationships and ecological networks are particularly welcome.

Track 07
Monitoring and Modeling Marine Heatwaves

This session will focus on innovative methods for monitoring and modeling marine heatwaves. Contributions should address technological advancements and their applications in predicting ecological disruptions.

Track 08
Thermal Stress and Fisheries Management

This track will explore the implications of thermal stress on fisheries and marine resource management. Discussions will include adaptive management strategies in response to changing ocean temperatures.

Track 09
Ecosystem Services in a Warming Ocean

This session will assess the impact of marine heatwaves on ecosystem services provided by marine environments. Research highlighting the socio-economic implications of these changes is encouraged.

Track 10
Species Resilience and Adaptation Mechanisms

This track will focus on the resilience and adaptation mechanisms of marine species in response to thermal stress. Presentations should explore genetic, behavioral, and ecological strategies that enhance survival.

Track 11
Future Projections of Marine Heatwaves

This session will present future projections of marine heatwaves and their anticipated ecological impacts. Contributions should include predictive modeling and scenarios that inform conservation and management efforts.

2026 UPDATE

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