At the forefront of research on marine and inland waters

The 2nd Marine and Inland Waters Research Symposium 2027 brings together scientists, researchers, academics, students, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders from Greece and abroad to discuss current challenges in marine and freshwater research.

Building on the scientific legacy of the Panhellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries, MIWRS 2027 continues a long-standing forum for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaboration in aquatic sciences.

After 36 years of significant contribution by the Panhellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries to scientific dialogue, the Marine & Inland Waters Research Symposium marks the transition to a new era in marine and inland waters research. As the natural continuation of a historic institution, it carries forward its scientific legacy while aligning with contemporary trends and the most advanced achievements of international research.

Following its successful inaugural edition, the 2nd Marine & Inland Waters Research Symposium will take place in 2027, bringing together scientists, researchers, academics, students, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders from Greece and abroad. Over the course of six days, in the coastal setting of Agria–Volos, the symposium will serve as a forum for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaboration on the contemporary challenges facing aquatic ecosystems.

The thematic focus of MIWRS 2027 centres on understanding environmental impacts, advancing interdisciplinary research, and supporting sustainable approaches for marine and freshwater systems at regional and global scales.

Location and Context

A setting shaped by marine and inland waters

Located on the shores of the Pagasetic Gulf and close to the Aegean Sea, Volos offers a distinctive setting where marine, coastal, and inland water systems intersect. This geographic context provides an appropriate venue for scientific discussions on aquatic environmental change, climate-driven pressures, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable water management.

In September 2023, Thessaly was severely affected by Storm Daniel, one of the most destructive hydrometeorological events in modern Greek history. The ecological, infrastructural, and social impacts of the floods highlighted the increasing vulnerability of coastal and freshwater systems to climate-driven extreme events.

Hosting the Symposium in Volos therefore provides a relevant field context for discussions on climate resilience, disaster preparedness, ecosystem recovery, and the future of aquatic research in the era of planetary emergency.