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Abstract Guidelines

A. Submit your abstracts
The abstract to be submitted must contain the following information:

  • Must be written in English, single space, using Times New Roman font size 12, A4 Size (8.2″ x 11.7″) paper.
  • The body text should not be more than 300 words.
  • Must include the following:
    Title
    Author(s) name
    Authors Affiliations
    Authors Address
    Email address of the corresponding author
    Keywords
    Conference theme to which the paper abstract relates (select one)
  • Title should have a maximum of 25 words, in bold, with the letter of the first word in uppercase and scientific names italicized.
  • Indicate the presenting author by underlining the presenting author’s name
  • Indicate affiliations with a superscript number before the author’s name and in front of the appropriate address
  • In case of multiple authorship, the presenter’s name should be underlined
  • Keywords should represent the content of your manuscript and are specific to the field or sub-field. Use 3-5 keywords or phrases (of 2-3 words) separated by a comma.
  • Use only one page and margins should be set at 1 inch throughout (top/bottom/left/right). Follow formatted abstract template provided.
  • Abstract should be saved and submitted in MS Word file format. And filename should be in this format: Thematic area keyword_surname of corresponding author_first three words of abstract title.

Thematic Areas

THEMATIC AREAS
KEYWORD
RELATED FIELD
Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Sustainable Future
ABES
*Taxonomy and Systematics, Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Services Valuation, Blue Carbon Science, and Habitat Ecology (mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs)
Confronting Aquatic Challenges: Pollution, Climate Change, and Adaptation
ACPCA
*Marine and Freshwater Pollution (plastics, heavy metals, nutrients), Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, Ecophysiology, Environmental Toxicology, Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience, and Water Quality Monitoring and Management
Innovating the Blue Frontier: Advancements in Aquaculture and Fisheries
IBFAF
*Aquaculture Technology and Systems, Fisheries Science and Management, Product Development and Innovation, Post-harvest Technology and Value Addition, Biotechnology and Genetics in Aquaculture, and Sustainable Feed and Production Systems
Bridging Science and Society: Governance, Economics, and Education in Aquatic Systems
BSGEE
*Environmental Policy and Governance, Coastal Resource Management, Socio-economic Studies and Livelihoods, Carbon Financing and Blue Economy, Community Engagement and Extension, and Environmental Education and Communication

Abstract Template:
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  • Online submission of abstracts is open until 20 June 2026 and presenters / attendees will receive a Notice of acceptance within five (5) working days of submission via the official FIMFS email (fimfs@dnsc.edu.ph).
  • Each abstract will be evaluated by at least two reviewers to determine its relevance to aquatic sciences and its alignment with the four thematic areas of the convention.
  • All accepted abstracts (oral and poster) will receive their Notice of Acceptance within five (5) days from the date of acceptance, including registration fee details. Deadline of the registration fee will be on 20 June 2026. Payment will be through bank transfer. Bank transfer details will be provided in the Acceptance Email.