International
Seagrass-Climate Resilience Conference 2025

Next-Generation Tools for Seagrass-Climate Resilience: From Genes to Ecosystems

03rd–05th December 2025 | Sathyabama Research Park, Chennai, India

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About ISCR 2025

The International Seagrass-Climate Resilience Conference 2025 is a global platform dedicated to advancing seagrass and associated foundation ecosystems research, conservation, and restoration, with a focus on their role in building climate-resilient coasts through carbon sequestration and biodiversity support.

The conference brings together scientists, policymakers, conservationists, and coastal communities, aligning with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Sustainable Development Goals. Alongside this, the Fisheries Day Celebration emphasizes sustainable fisheries, the invaluable contributions of fishers, and the importance of responsible practices in safeguarding marine resources and livelihoods.

By integrating both events, the program bridges scientific innovation with community-driven action. Together, the conference and the celebration highlight the urgent need for seagrass protection, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience, ensuring benefits for both people and the planet.

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Conference Details
  • Dates: 03rd-05th December 2025
  • Venue: Sathyabama Research Park, Chennai, India
  • Theme: Next-Generation Tools for Seagrass-Climate Resilience: From Genes to Ecosystems
  • Host: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Centre for Ocean Research (COR)
  • Mode: Hybrid (Onsite + Online)
Organizers & Sponsors

Organized by: Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Sponsored by: ANRF, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India

Conference Themes

  • Taxonomy, biodiversity, distribution, and ecosystem services
  • Sediment stabilization, nutrient cycling, and shoreline protection
  • Climate resilience strategies under ocean warming and acidification

  • Coral, seagrass, mangrove, and seaweed linkages and ecosystem stability
  • Ocean acidification and multi-stressor impacts on ecosystem processes
  • Physiological, biochemical, and metabolomic responses to stressors
  • Microbiome diversity and functional roles in productivity and health

  • Fish and invertebrates - Climate impacts
  • Conservation of charismatic megafauna (Dugongs, Sea turtles, Seahorses)
  • Faunal interactions shaping seagrass health and productivity
  • Implications for small-scale fisheries, food security, and livelihoods

  • Comparative blue carbon ecosystems: mangroves, saltmarshes, and seaweeds
  • Carbon sequestration and storage dynamics
  • Seagrass-fauna & Microalgae linkages in nutrient cycling and carbon fluxes
  • Policy integration: blue carbon accounting, markets, and sustainable fisheries

  • Innovative transplantation and habitat rehabilitation methods
  • Ecosystem-based approaches integrating corals, mangroves, and seaweeds
  • Scaling up restoration for fisheries and biodiversity enhancement
  • Conservation genetics and resilience-based restoration strategies

  • Bioactive metabolites from seagrasses, microbiomes, and associated organisms
  • Antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer potentials
  • Omics-driven discovery and metabolic engineering
  • Marine biotechnology for health, agriculture, and climate resilience

  • Citizen science and participatory monitoring of foundation ecosystems
  • Community-driven conservation of dugongs, turtles, and fisheries resources
  • Policy frameworks for marine protected areas and biodiversity treaties
  • Linking conservation with ecotourism, fisheries, and livelihood sustainability

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for predictive ecosystem modeling and resilience forecasting
  • Remote sensing and GIS-based spatiotemporal mapping of ecosystem stress responses
  • Molecular priming and epigenetic regulation as adaptive strategies to climate variability
  • Multi-omics integration for understanding cross-scale resilience mechanisms in seagrass, coral, and mangrove ecosystems

Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission Guidelines

International delegates are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts for poster and oral presentations.

Submission Guidelines:
  • Maximum 250 words
  • Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing
  • Include 5 keywords
  • Must be original research
  • Language: English only
Submission Process:

Upload via Google Form: https://forms.gle/QGZggjybfEVywPX9A

OR Email to: jeyapragash.cor@sathyabama.ac.in

Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline
25th November 2025
Registration deadline (Oral/Poster)
25th November 2025
Registration deadline (Participation only)
30th November 2025
Conference dates
03rd-05th December 2025

Registration

Registration Fee Structure (INR)

Category National Fee International Fee
Participation only ₹750/- $15 USD
UG/PG Students (with Proof) ₹1000/- $20 USD
Ph.D Scholars (with Proof) ₹1250/- $25 USD
Faculty/Scientists/Post-doc/Industry ₹1500/- $30 USD

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/QGZggjybfEVywPX9A

*Payment should be made during registration process. Registration fee includes kits and refreshments. Participants shall make their own travel & accommodation arrangements.

International Delegates

Separate registration fee structure available in USD/Euro/GBP. Online registration available for foreign participants (hybrid mode). Official invitation letters provided for visa applications.

Awards & Recognition

Best Oral & Poster Presentation Awards

1-3 awards for each category with cash prizes

Budding Scientist Award

01 award with cash prize

Emerging Scholar Award

01 award with cash prize

Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research Award

01 award with cash prize

Important Dates

Call for Abstracts

Open now — prepare your abstracts and stay connected for submission portal updates.

Conference Dates

03rd-05th December 2025

World Fisheries Day

21 November 2025 – Special integrated celebration & activities.

Speakers

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Keynote Speaker

TBA — Institution, Country

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Plenary Speaker

TBA — Institution, Country

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Invited Speaker

TBA — Institution, Country

Venue

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
(Deemed to be University)

Centre for Ocean Research (COR), Chennai, India

Travel and accommodation details will be announced shortly, including recommended hotels and local transport options.

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Organized & Sponsored by

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology Centre for Ocean Research ANRF Ministry of Science and Technology

Contact Us

Conference Convener

Dr. D. Jeyapragash
Assistant Professor (Research),
Centre for Ocean Research
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Mobile: +91 7448779186
Email: pragashdb@gmail.com
Official: jeyapragash.cor@sathyabama.ac.in

Organizing Secretary

Dr. B. Sheela Rani
Director (Research)
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Head of Centre

Dr. D. Inbakandan
Professor (Research) & Head, Centre for Ocean Research

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