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Location research
Date
2025-05-26
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Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
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Cemarin/Uiversity of Aruba
Language
en
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2665-1777
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The International Conference of Marine Science - ICMS was created as a unique space for transdisciplinary dialogue on the challenges faced by our oceans and coastal societies. At CEMarin, we have promoted this initiative with the conviction that science, in connection with territories and their communities, can only advance when spaces are opened for the exchange of different forms of knowledge and disciplines.
In this edition, we chose Aruba Island as a setting and living lab. There, ecosystems - coral reef, mangroves, seagrasses - intertwine with tangible problems: conservation, restoration, access to water, energy transition, and public policy development. The island allowed us to see how local challenges become windows into global issues, and how applied science can generate solutions that transcend borders. Two elements deeply marked this meeting. First, the richness of a transdisciplinary dialogue that brought together biologists, engineers, economists, sociologists, and decision-makers around an unified vision: rethinking islands as strategic spaces for sustainability. Second, the connection with real challenges, discussed openly between local communities and scientists, making the ICMS a pioneering forum for science applied to territory.
The participation of keynote and international speakers from different continents enriched this exchange with global perspectives: from Japan to Mexico, from the United States to Europe, and of course, with Latin American and Caribbean experiences. This diversity not only strengthened the scientific dialogue but also allowed us to share cultural visions, consolidating an unprecedented event.
Today, we proudly present the ICMS Proceedings, a legacy of knowledge, reflection, and proposals. These pages seek to extend the dialogue initiated in Aruba, inspiring new collaborations and reminding us that science, when designed and carried out for the territories, can become a driving force for real and sustainable solutions. We invite participants and future generations of researchers to continue along this collective path toward a more harmonious relationship between humankind, islands, and the ocean.
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Osorio, A.F. & Acevedo, D. (May 26-28, 2025). From island to the global oceans. ICMS 2025. Cemarin/University of Aruba.
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ICMS 2025 From island to the global oceans