DOSI will be actively participating in the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential gatherings of ocean scientists, policymakers, technologists, and practitioners. Held in Glasgow, the meeting provides a critical forum to advance ocean science and ensure it informs decision-making at a time of accelerating global change.

DOSI’s engagement at OSM 2026 reflects our commitment to ensuring that deep-ocean science is visible, integrated, and influential across research, governance, and policy discussions — from climate change and biodiversity to emerging technologies and management of human activities.

DOSI at OSM 2026

DOSI will contribute to the meeting through a Town Hall and by convening or supporting a wide range of sessions relevant to the deep ocean, spanning science, observation, governance, communication, and cumulative impacts.

DOSI Town Hall

Deep-Ocean Science as the Foundation for a Thriving Global Ocean (TH33F)

DOSI is hosting a Town Hall focused on the essential role of deep-ocean science in underpinning a healthy, resilient, and productive global ocean. This session will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss how deep-ocean knowledge supports effective ocean governance, informs international agreements, and enables sustainable management across areas within and beyond national jurisdiction.

The Town Hall will provide space for open discussion, community exchange, and identification of priorities for advancing deep-ocean science in support of global ocean goals.