Images showing the themes of Future Ocean 25, plus conference details including date and venue

Welcome to Future Ocean 25

We’re delighted you’ll be joining us at Future Ocean 25: Integrating Science Solutions for Society and Nature, on 1-2 July 2025 at Glaziers Hall (9 Montague Close, Rotherhithe SE1 9DD)

Coinciding with key international and UK environmental milestones and at the mid-point of the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the event aims to broker sector-wide discussions around the best use of science and innovation to support the UK Government’s objectives. The event will include presentations and discussion panels from experts across a range of sectors and disciplines, as well as networking opportunities.

In parallel to the two-day event, there will be an opportunity to tour the Research Vessel Cefas Endeavour, which will be moored in the Thames, and experience first-hand current data collection and monitoring techniques, as well as potential future scientific innovations. 

We will continue to update this page with more details about the programme, contributors, and keynote speakers leading up to the event.

For any questions, please email futureocean@cefas.gov.uk

About Cefas

Cefas, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, is an agency of Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs). Our critical purpose is to provide impartial scientific evidence and advice to inform policy and management decisions that support thriving nature, societies, and economies. We work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders, combining our capabilities and expertise to make a greater impact.