Conference Description:

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the MDPI journal Fishes (ISSN: 2410-3888; Impact Factor: 2.4) and its Scientific Committee, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the 1st International Online Conference on Fishes, taking place virtually from 5-6 November 2026.

This conference serves as a global platform for students, researchers, and scientists to present their work and engage in solutions for all present and future issues encountered in the sector of fisheries and aquaculture.

The conference will feature the following thematic sessions, aligned with the journal’s sections:
Session 1 : Climate Change Impact and Marine Pollution
Session 2 : Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Innovations: Combating Overfishing and Advancing Aquatic Health
Session 3 : Genetics and Genomics
Session 4 : Behavioral Ecology of Aquatic Animals: Implications for Habitat Conservation and Ecosystem Services
Session 5 : Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of Endangered Species and Control of Invasive Species

Participation Details:
• Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the conference committee.
• Upon acceptance, authors may present their work via posters or oral presentations.
• All accepted abstracts will be published as one dedicated volume in the Biology and Life Sciences Forum (ISSN: 2673-9976).
• We also invite you to submit an extended proceedings paper (4–8 pages) or a full manuscript after the conference.

Abstract submission (in English) deadline: 10 June 2026.

For submission guidelines and further details, please visit: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCF2026?sect ion=#instructions

We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions to this important scientific exchange.

Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Maria Angeles Esteban
Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Murcia, Spain