Symposia are an important part of the ICES work programme, not least because they foster the broadening of the diversity of scientists who participate in ICES activities. ICES welcomes proposals for stimulating symposia on topics that are fundamental to the science components of the ICES Strategic Plan (PDF document), including (a) understanding the physical, chemical, and biological functioning of marine ecosystems, (b) understanding and quantifying human impacts on marine ecosystems, including living marine resources, and (c) evaluating options for sustainable marine-related industries, particularly fishing and mariculture.

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ICES explicitly encourages the science community to develop plans for symposia and to engage ICES in new disciplines of marine science.

Guidelines for Conveners
ICES requires that Conveners of Symposia held under its auspices follow established procedures. An explanation of these procedures is contained in Guidelines for Conveners of ICES Symposia.

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Publishing results from Symposia
Proceedings of ICES Symposia are, in principle, to be submitted to the ICES Journal of Marine Science for consideration before any alternative publication arrangements are made. The ICES Journal, under contract with Oxford University Press, usually publishes three volumes of proceedings each year, as soon as possible after the symposia in question. ICES Marine Science Symposia (MSS), the Council’s proceedings series for many years, was incorporated in the Journal in 1995. The Guidelines for Guest Editors can be found here: IJMS Guest Editor Guidelines.

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