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  • Event Start Date
    April 12, 2025
  • Event End Date
    April 14, 2025
  • Event Location
    April 12-14, 2024, Bab Al Bahr Hotel, Tripoli, Libya
  • Event Limited Attendances
    200
Mediterranean Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity 2025

Mediterranean Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity 2025

Announcement date: January 16, 2025

The Mediterranean Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity 2025, held in Tripoli, Libya, starts April 12-14, 2025. The Mediterranean Sea, home to over 17,000 unique marine species, faces significant threats from overfishing, pollution, climate change, and habitat loss. This event convenes scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and community representatives to develop strategies for preserving marine biodiversity through workshops, expert discussions, and policy initiatives.

Expected Impact

The conference aims to deliver actionable recommendations, foster partnerships, and enhance the sustainability of marine biodiversity.

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Target Audience

  • University Students: Engage in environmental and marine science discussions.
  • Young Researchers: Present research and gain experience.
  • Decision Makers: Inform government and corporate policies.
  • Stakeholders: Involve community organizations in marine conservation.

Awards and Recognition

The conference will reward exceptional contributions with:

  • Certificates of Appreciation and Participation: For attendees and outstanding contributions.
  • Research Publication: Selected papers published in international journals.
  • Dedicated Awards: Best Scientific Research, Presentation, and Poster awards to promote innovation and scientific excellence.

This initiative emphasizes collaboration and innovation to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Mediterranean’s marine resources.

Objectives

  • Evaluate and Monitor Biodiversity: Assess ecosystems, identify challenges, and monitor environmental health.
  • Promote Sustainability: Share best practices in aquaculture, fisheries, and eco-tourism.
  • Enhance Collaboration: Align conservation policies and foster partnerships among Mediterranean nations.
  • Support Conservation and Adaptation: Protect endangered species and address climate change impacts.
  • Foster Innovation and Community Engagement: Showcase technological advancements and community-led conservation initiatives.

Platinum Sponsors

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Specially Protected Areas Regional Activity Centre

Specially Protected Areas Regional Activity Centre (SPA/RAC)

Libyan Climate Change Research Center

Libyan Climate Change Research Center

National Commercial Bank

National Commercial Bank

Jumhouria Bank

Jumhouria Bank

Libyan Iron and Steel Company

Libyan Iron and Steel Company

Golden Sponsors

Moomken

Moomken

Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture – Tripoli

Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture – Tripoli

Allibyia Almutamayiz Group Holding

Allibyia Almutamayiz Group Holding

Yashfeen

Yashfeen

Libyan Islamic Bank

Libyan Islamic Bank

Organizing Entities

Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends

Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends

Omar Al-Mukhtar University

Omar Al-Mukhtar University

University of Tripoli

University of Tripoli

Ministry of Economy and Trade

Ministry of Economy and Trade

Keynote Speaker

Esmail Shakman

The Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends

Khaled Etayeb

The Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends

Cherif Toueileb

Bayram Ozturk

Ernesto Azzurro

Agenda

Day 1 – Saturday, April 12, 2025

Bab Al Bahr Hotel – Tripoli
Time Activity Hall Speaker(s)
08:30 – 09:30 Registration Lobby —
09:30 – 10:30 Opening Speeches Main Hall —
10:30 – 11:00 Keynote: The Changing Face of Mediterranean Biodiversity Main Hall Ernesto Azzurro (Italy)
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break — —
11:30 – 11:45 TR 01: Red Sea Goatfish Phylogenetics Hall 1 Abtisam Alsaedy
11:30 – 11:45 MB 01: Biometrics of Blue Shark Hall 2 Adam A. F. Alhassi
11:45 – 12:00 TR 02: Pathogenic Bacteria in Fish Hall 1 Ayiman Othman M. Bouhuweesh
11:45 – 12:00 MB 02: Composition in Pagrus & Sparus Hall 2 Ahmed F. Abdulaziz
12:00 – 12:15 TR 03: Climate Change and Red Mullet Hall 1 Karima Moamen Al-Mabrouk
12:00 – 12:15 MB 03: Morphometry of Siganus rivulatus Hall 2 Alsadiq M. Ahmoudah
12:15 – 12:30 TR 04: Toxicity Test with Tigriopus Hall 1 Emad eldeen Hassan
12:15 – 12:30 MB 04: Marine Invertebrates Research in Morocco Hall 2 Ait Oussalah Said
12:30 – 12:45 TR 05: Toxicity of Pesticides on Trout Hall 1 Mabrouka Idrees
12:30 – 12:45 MB 05: Morphological Traits of Sparidae Hall 2 Ahmed F. Abdulaziz
12:45 – 13:00 TR 06: Dynamite Fishing in Tobruk Hall 1 Wafaa M. El-Hoty
12:45 – 13:00 MB 06: Biodiversity on Algerian Coast Hall 2 Djerrai Noureddine
13:00 – 13:15 TR 07: Tropicalisation in Eastern Aegean Hall 1 Silvia Giacomello
13:00 – 13:15 MB 07: Bird Diversity in Benghazi Hall 2 Magdolin Alfaghi
13:15 – 13:30 TR 08: Microplastics in Tunisian Ports Hall 1 Nourhene Rebai
13:15 – 13:30 MB 08: Mytilus Shell Dimensions Hall 2 Laama Chahinez
13:30 – 13:45 TR 09: Impacts on Coral Reefs Hall 1 Belkasim Khameiss
13:30 – 13:45 MB 09: Levant Little Tern Ecology Hall 2 Mohamed Ibrahim Habib
13:45 – 14:00 TR 10: Ghost Fishing Gear in Gabès Hall 1 Imed Jribi
13:45 – 14:00 MB 10: Sea Gulls in Tajoura–Tripoli Hall 2 Ruqayyah Alhashmi Hasan
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch Break Restaurant —
15:00 – 17:00 Poster Session Hall 1 Various Presenters
15:00 – 17:30 Side Event: Blue Economy Hall 2 Panelists

Day 2 – Sunday, April 13, 2025

Bab Al Bahr Hotel – Tripoli
Time Activity Hall Speaker(s)
08:30 – 09:00 Non Indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and some remarks Hall 1 BAYRAM ÖZTÜRK
09:00 – 09:15 TR 011: Seagrass & Macroinvertebrate Diversity Hall 1 Maurice Calton-Seal
09:00 – 09:15 MB 011: Status of Breeding Seabirds in Egypt Hall 2 Mohamed Ibrahim Habib
09:15 – 09:30 TR 012: Heavy Metals in Blue Crab Hall 1 Najla Mohamad Abushaala
09:15 – 09:30 MB 012: Reproductive Biology of Mullus spp. in Benghazi Hall 2 Ezz AL-Naser A. Farag Abziow
09:30 – 09:45 TR 013: Derna Flood Impact on Fish Hall 1 Osama M. ALbarasi
09:30 – 09:45 MB 013: Wreckships and Marine Biodiversity in Tripoli Hall 2 Abdallah Elmgawshi
09:45 – 10:00 TR 014: Lionfish Evaluation in Derna Hall 1 Alia Salem Alsheikh
09:45 – 10:00 MB 014: Echinoderm Metabolites in Tunisian Waters Hall 2 Tarek Hajji
10:00 – 10:15 TR 015: Reproductive Biology of Por’s Goatfish Hall 1 Karima Al-Mabrouk
10:00 – 10:15 MB 015: Mustelus mustelus in Western Libya Hall 2 Akraam Faraj Kara
10:15 – 10:30 TR 016: Parasites of Herbivorous Fish in Western Libya Hall 1 Zaineb Faraj Abdelnor
10:15 – 10:30 TR 019: Pathogen Threats to Marine Biodiversity Hall 2 Monia EL Bour
10:30 – 10:45 TR 017: Parasites of Invasive Fishes in Western Libya Hall 1 Khuloud Omran Salem
10:30 – 10:45 TR 020: Extremophile Bacteria in Algeria Hall 2 Aicha Mehirou Zouggar
10:45 – 11:00 TR 018: Heavy Metals in Siganus rivulatus Hall 1 Alsadiq M. Ahmoudah
10:45 – 11:00 TR 021: Marine Litter Survey on 5 Libyan Beaches Hall 2 Mohammed Hamouda
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break — —
11:30 – 13:30 Side Event: SPA/RAC — SPA/RAC Speakers
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch Break Restaurant —
14:30 – 14:45 PB 01: Water Quality and Zooplankton Indicators – Sfax & Ghannouch Hall 1 Zaher Drira
14:30 – 16:30 Side Event: FAO Hall 2 FAO Delegates
14:45 – 15:00 PB 02: Status of Pinna nobilis & Atrina fragilis in Marmara Hall 1 Orhun Hisli
15:00 – 15:15 PB 03: Phytoplankton as Marine Health Indicator Hall 1 Saleh M. Alshhibi & Asmaa Salah Ali
15:15 – 15:30 PB 04: National Action Plan for Marine Vegetation in Libya Hall 1 Mohamed Sharif
15:30 – 15:45 PB 05: Marine Sediment Indicators – Tolmaitha-Toukra Region Hall 1 Nsreen I.H. Mohamed et al.
15:45 – 16:00 PB 06: Libya’s National Biodiversity Strategy Hall 1 Al-Makki Al-Ajeel & Mohamed Sharif
16:00 – 16:15 PB 07: Marine Environmental Diplomacy and SDGs Hall 1 Salah Belkher
16:15 – 16:45 PB 08: Elasmobranchs in Gulf of Gabès – Threats and Conservation Hall 1 Saidi Bechir
16:45 – 17:00 PB 09: Nature-Based Coastal Protection – Tunisia / ORIENTATE Project Hall 1 Lobna Boudaya, Lassad Neifar
17:00 – 18:30 Conference Closing Main Hall Organizing Committee

Day 3 – Monday, April 14, 2025

Field Visit Day – Offsite Activities
Time Activity Location Notes
08:30 Departure from the hotel lobby Bab Al Bahr Hotel, Tripoli Transportation provided
10:00 Arrival and guided tour of Leptis Magna Leptis Magna, Al-Khums Guided by local experts
12:00 Visit to the Sea Products Factory Al-Khums Factory walkthrough & Q&A
14:00 Lunch Alhasaneen Hotel, Al-Khums Included in the program
15:00 Departure back to Tripoli – End of official activities Alhasaneen Hotel, Al-Khums Return to Bab Al Bahr Hotel