ECSA 61 - Special Session n. 48 (Biogeochemistry)

[isabella scroccaro]

Dear all,

This is a gentle invitation to submit an abstract to our special session n.48 (Biogeochemistry) at
ECSA 61 - Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine
and coastal marine biodiversity: the way forward
(https://www.estuarinecoastalconference.com/ )
that will be held on 24-27 August 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.

The deadline for abstract submission is 6 March, 2026.

Please see below for the content of the Special Session 48,

which is actually pretty wide.

Advancing the integration of monitoring and modelling of the physico-chemical and biogeochemical state of coastal systems

The integration of monitoring and modelling represents a critical step toward improving our understanding and management of coastal environments. By leveraging observational data to enhance and validate numerical models, it is possible to support the development of more targeted and effective monitoring strategies. 
The reciprocal interaction between models and data acquisition systems ultimately strengthens our ability to predict, assess, and safeguard the ecological health and ecosystem services of coastal zones.

We invite contributions that present methodological advancements and applied research on key integration strategies, including:

• Data assimilation applications, that improve model performance through the incorporation of real-time observational data;
• Coupled physical-biogeochemical modelling that captures the complex interactions between physical dynamics and ecological processes;
• Enhanced monitoring networks, utilizing advanced platforms such as instrumented buoys, autonomous gliders, and remote sensing technologies, to provide high-resolution and high-frequency data streams.

 

The session also welcomes studies addressing the impacts of climate change, approaches to

coastal–river continuum modelling, and the development of early warning systems for 

risk assessment and management in vulnerable coastal areas.

Conveners:
Isabella Scroccaro (OGS, Trieste, Italy),
Agustin Sanchez-Arcilla (UPC-BarcelonaTech, Barcelona, Spain),
Francesca De Pascalis (ISMAR-CNR, Venice, Italy),
Fabio Brunetti (OGS, Trieste, Italy),
Manel Grifoll (UPC-BarcelonaTech, Barcelona, Spain)

Best regards,
Isabella Scroccaro
OGS - National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics
Via Beirut, 2 - Trieste (Italy)

email: iscro...@ogs.it