Welcome to 56^th FIMFS Annual Convention 2024!

The Federation of Institutions of Marine and Freshwater Sciences, Inc. (FIMFS) is an organization that had metamorphosed from the original five chartered members in 1968 into a 38-member institution . Composed of public and private institutions of higher learning in the Philippines involved in marine and freshwater sciences, the federation is committed in bringing closer partnerships among institutional and individual members. The collegial sharing of research outputs, facilities, resources and expertise is central in its quest for a true partnership.

The FIMFS annual scientific convention is one of its major activities hosted in turns by institution members. Among the 38 FIMFS member institutions in the Philippines, the Davao Oriental State University – Regional Integrated Coastal Resource Management Center  (DOrSU-RIC XI) is to host the 56^th FIMFS Annual Convention on October 22-24, 2024.

Our Earth is facing challenges on our water resources with extreme droughts, floods, loss of biodiversity, pollution, and global warming. The greatest challenge in solving the global water crisis is getting people to truly value water. “Our Blue World” aims to connect viewers with the value of water at a personal and cultural level, weaving together emotional, relatable stories that highlight our deep connection to this essential resource.

This 56^th FIMFS Annual Convention with the theme of “BLUE HARMONY: Regenerating Our Aquatic Worlds” serves as a venue for exchange and updating of research outputs, as well as a platform for mentoring budding scientists. This event will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, environmentalists, and students from around the country to discuss the latest discoveries, innovations, and challenges facing our aquatic ecosystems. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and shared knowledge, we aim to unravel the mysteries of these ecosystems and promote harmony between human activities and the natural world.

The “Blue Harmony: Regenerating Our Aquatic Worlds” is a convention that explores the depths of marine and freshwater sciences, a remarkable journey towards nurturing and safeguarding our aquatic environments and fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.

Objectives

These objectives will create an impact and productive conference on new learnings, foster collaboration and catalyze positive change in the field of marine and freshwater ecosystems research and conservation.

1. Promote scientific understanding and facilitate knowledge exchange, share best practices and innovations in the conservation, restoration, regeneration, and sustainable management of marine and freshwater ecosystems;
2. Foster long-term partnerships, collaboration, networking, and enhance capacity building among participants from diverse stakeholders through building synergies and sustaining collective efforts towards achieving common goals in the field of marine and freshwater  ecosystems research;
3. Address key challenges and emerging issues such as habitat degradation, pollution, invasive species, climate change and overexploitation of resources;
4. Generate policy, and management actions with science evidence-based decision-making and policy development to address the challenges on sustainable management of marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Thematic Sessions:

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You may submit your abstract via email to: fimfs2024-ricxi@dorsu.edu.ph

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IMPORTANT DATES:

First Call for Abstract	MAY 28, 2024
Second  Call for Abstract	JUNE 28,  2024
Deadline for submission of Abstract	AUGUST 25, 2024
Notification of Accepted Abstract	AUGUST 26, 2024

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MEMBERSHIP:

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REGISTRATION:

The schedule of registration fees for the 56^th Annual Convention on FIMFS are shown below. This will entitle registrants the following:

1. Admission to all sessions
2. Conference kits (ID, e-copy of Book of Abstracts, Conference Program and Conference Souvenir)
3. Meals (AM/PM Snacks, Lunch & Dinner for 2 days)
4. Certificate of Recognition for presenters or Certificate of Participation for non-presenters

CATEGORY	EARLY BIRD PAYMENT (August 30, 2024)	GENERAL PAYMENT (September, 2024)	ON-SITE PAYMENT (October 22-24, 2024)
Regular	PhP 4,000	PhP 5,000	PhP 6,000
Local Student	Php 2,000	Php 2,500	Php 3,000
Foreign Regular	USD 150	USD 200	USD 220
Foreign Student	USD 100	USD 125	USD 140

Individual Registration

1. Pay the registration fee first (see information on payment options below).
2. Convert your payment into pdf or jpeg. This will be attached to the registration form.
3. Register using the individual registration form provided by clicking the “Individual” sub-menu above.

Group Registration (for 5 or more participants)

1. Pay the registration fee first (choose among the payment methods below).
2. Convert your payment receipt into pdf or jpeg. This will be attached to the group registration form.
3. Download the group registration form provided (Group Registration Form).
4. Fill-in the group registration form.
5. Submit the group registration form and the payment receipt in the “Group” registration sub-menu above.

To register, click this form: https://bit.ly/56thFIMFSGeneralRegistration

Payment Options

Bank Transfer (works for both USD and PhP Payments)

BANK DETAILS:

Bank Account Name:	DORSU – IGP
Beneficiary Bank Account No:	1022-1027-17
Branch Name:	LBP – Mati

Cancelation Policy

Please note that the conference has “no cancellation policy” and registration fees are non-refundable. 

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