Global vision, local impact: We bring together brilliant minds from over 20 countries — biologists, engineers, oceanographers, sociologists, community leaders, and policymakers — to connect knowledge and generate real-world solutions.
4 Island Labs with communities: Local representatives present the challenges they face every day. You, alongside other experts, will help co-create concrete responses that will remain in Aruba long after the conference ends.
Knowledge transfusions: Each presentation is an Rh — a vital heartbeat in the rhythm of our community. These are moments where knowledge flows, is shared, and transforms into new possibilities.
Science for the people: Public lightning talks — quick, engaging, and free. Because science also belongs to those who live it every day, often without even knowing it.
Ready for a conference built for the #IamBlueBlood community — one that not only thinks, but feels, lives, and gives science back to the world with even more strength?
Maitane Olabarrieta
University of Florida
Civil & Coastal Engineering
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“Forecasting Tropical Cyclone Impacts: from coastal Flooding to Water Quality”
Eric Mijts
University of Aruba
Senior Coordinator SISSTEM
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“Insular perspectives: oceans, sustainability and island scholarship”
Anne McDonald
Sophia University, Tokio
Integrative Environmental Policy
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“Silent Game Changers in Sustainability? Technological Innovation Narrative from Japan”
Thomas Wilke
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Animal Ecology & Systematics
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“Sustainable ocean – buzzword or viable concept for real change?”
Lyn Santos
Iberostar – Wave of Change
Regenerative Tourism Strategies
Talk Title
“Iberostar Wave of Change, strategic approach towards resilience”
LATEST BLUE NEWS
Fresh updates from the heart of ICMS
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Island Lab #3: Nature Through the Lens — Shaping the Dutch Caribbean Storyline
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Island Lab #1: Ideas for Innovative Technologies to Target Deepwater Invasive Lionfish
Confirmed and Ready
Meet the brilliant voices behind our Blue Knowledge Transfusions
Each presentation is an Rh — a vital beat in the pulse of our #IamBlueBlood community
These aren’t just talks; they’re waves of transformation. Dive into fast-paced, powerful ideas that challenge, inspire, and stay with you long after the conference ends.
Be part of the pulse
Science that Transforms Lives
ICMS 2025 is more than a conference. It’s also a platform to support social initiatives with real impact.
This year, we’re backing a powerful participatory aquaponics project that strengthens food security and local knowledge in coastal communities of Urabá, Colombia.
With your donation, we will:
- Train more collaborators, families, and fisher associations.
- Diversify food production in the region.
- Strengthen technical skills within the community.
