The 8th Fortaleza-Austral Spring School will take place from September 1–5, 2025, hosted by the Graduate Program in Tropical Marine Sciences (PPGCMT) at the Institute of Marine Sciences – LABOMAR, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), in Fortaleza, Brazil.
This year’s edition will focus on the theme:
🌊 Marine Animal Forests
The event will be held in a hybrid format, with a limited number of participants attending in person at LABOMAR/UFC, and others joining remotely via online access to the full program.
📝 Registration will take place in two phases:
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In-person participation:
From July 21 to 31, 2025, with only 25 available spots. Registration may close earlier if all in-person slots are filled. -
Online participation:
From August 1 to 22, 2025, for participants who wish to attend remotely.
The Spring School will feature lectures, discussions, and collaborative sessions addressing the ecological, biogeochemical, and conservation roles of marine animal forests.