On June 19th, the SponBIODIV Early Career Researchers Workshop took place, an event that brought together young researchers to discuss the conservation of marine sponges and the importance of integrating science and public policies in this process.
Themed “Bridging Science and Policy for Sponge Conservation,” the event provided a platform for early career researchers to present their work and discuss conservation strategies with science – policy communication expert. The exchange of knowledge and experiences aimed to strengthen sponge protection policies and expand collaboration between the scientific community and public policy makers.
The SponBIODIV Early Career Researchers Workshop is an important milestone in promoting sponge conservation, highlighting the relevance of joint actions to face contemporary environmental challenges. The contribution of these new talents is crucial to strengthening the field of marine biology and ensuring the implementation of robust, evidence-based conservation practices.
