Call for abstracts at ICRS!

The CRC is excited to co-chair three sessions at the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) 2026 meeting in New Zealand (July 19-24, 2026)!

All of our sessions are in Session 8. Innovations in reef conservation and intervention!

1. Innovative Coral Restoration in the Pacific Islands (sub-theme: systems)

🏝️Pacific Island communities are pioneering innovative coral restoration approaches that blend local and Indigenous knowledge with climate-resilient techniques, this session amplifies regional practitioners' voices to share community-led solutions and foster collaboration in addressing the distinct challenges of island reef restoration.

2. From pilot to planet: Advancements in coral restoration tools and technologies that promote scalability, resilience, and equity (sub-theme: technology)

📱This session showcases cutting-edge tools, practices, and interdisciplinary approaches—from novel engineering and materials science to community-engaged frameworks—that are redefining scalable, equitable reef restoration for a changing climate.

3. Integrating genomics and quantitative genetics to advance conservation, restoration, and resilience forecasting (sub-theme: biotechnology)

🧬This session explores how evolutionary biology, genomics, and restoration science can work together to help reef-building corals survive and recover in rapidly changing oceans.

We are excited to see all of our coral friends, family, and partners there!

To learn more about these sessions go to https://www.icrs2026.nz/sessions-and-themes.

Abstracts are due December 1, 2025, 11:59 PM (New Zealand Time)!

Questions? Let us know!