The Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative (GOBI) Symposium 2023 will be held on the theme, ‘Making it Count: Science in Support of Ocean Conservation and Governance,’ and focus on creating actionable science and facilitating the transition from science to policy.

The Symposium will examine how the marine science community can strengthen its relationships with decision makers and competent authorities to ensure the best science is available at the right time to underpin decision making and inform future policy priorities. Participants will also reflect on the opportunities, challenges, and barriers for marine science in a changing world, and consider what conservation and sustainable use of marine resources will look like in 2030.