With the goal to develop science-based tools for locally led marine conservation through generating knowledge and networking in the Bay of Bengal region, the annual Marine Conservation and Blue Economy Symposium (MCBES) was first held in 2015 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. As the main organizer of the symposium, ‘Save Our Sea’ believes that we need to go beyond the limitations of science, employ it for re-shaping policy for conservation of our marine ecosystems and its biodiversity.
To this end, for two consecutive years, the MCBES has brought together conservationists, communities, businesses, policy makers, researchers and academicians on the occasion of World Oceans Day.
2017
MCBES 2017 is set to explore opportunities and research needs for conservation of sharks and turtles, and sustainable future of marine fisheries in the Bay of Bengal region. Read More …
2016
MCBES16 scrutinized the Ocean SDG targets for local adaptation, evaluate and reshape current policies and practices, and fill the research and policy gaps for effective marine conservation. Read More …
2015
MCBES15 was designed to assess the status and identify challenges of marine conservation and blue economy in Bangladesh. Read More …