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## Call for Abstracts - Now Open
#### Abstract submission deadline: Wednesday 16 December 2026
We invite abstracts for oral presentations and posters at the Ghost Gear Technology & Innovation 2027 conference. We welcome contributions exploring technologies, approaches, and practical experiences relevant to the **detection, mapping, and retrieval** of abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
#### What we're looking for
We welcome a range of contributions, including:
- Research findings and technological developments relevant to ghost gear detection, mapping, and retrieval.
- Practical case studies, field trials, and experiences of applying technologies or approaches in real-world conditions.
- Insights into the capabilities and limitations of existing methods, including where particular approaches work well and where challenges remain.
- Technical, operational, financial, or regulatory barriers to the adoption and wider use of technologies.
- Emerging technologies and approaches from other sectors that could be applied to ghost gear challenges.
- Unmet needs and priority challenges where further research, innovation, or collaboration could make a difference.
We particularly welcome contributions that offer **practical insights and lessons learned**, including challenges encountered and approaches that have not worked as expected. Submissions describing ongoing work or early-stage developments are encouraged, alongside completed projects and research.
Presentations should focus on sharing relevant knowledge, findings, and experiences rather than primarily promoting commercial products or services.
#### Suggested themes
Abstracts are invited across the following broad themes:
1. **Detection and location** – Technologies and approaches for detecting and locating lost fishing gear.
2. **Mapping, monitoring, and data** – Mapping the distribution of ghost gear, understanding patterns of accumulation, and using data to inform detection and retrieval efforts.
3. **Retrieval technologies and operations** – Technologies, equipment, methods, and operational considerations for retrieving lost fishing gear safely and effectively.
4. **From innovation to implementation** – Practical, technical, financial, and regulatory challenges affecting the adoption, accessibility, and wider use of technologies.
5. **Emerging and transferable technologies** – New approaches and technologies from marine and other sectors with potential applications to ghost gear detection, mapping, or retrieval.
These themes are intended as a guide rather than a restriction. We also welcome relevant submissions that span multiple themes or do not fit neatly into these categories.
#### Submission guidelines
- Abstracts should be **no more than 300 words**.
- Submissions should include a presentation title, presenter name and affiliation, and a brief description of the work, approach, or experience being presented.
- Abstracts should explain the relevance of the contribution to ghost gear detection, mapping, or retrieval and highlight the principal findings, insights, lessons learned, or questions it raises.
- Authors will be asked to indicate the theme most relevant to their submission and their preferred presentation format: oral presentation, poster, or either.
- Submissions will be reviewed for their relevance, quality, and potential contribution to the conference programme.
- The organisers will determine the final presentation format, taking account of author preferences and the overall programme.
Accepted presenters will be expected to attend the conference **in person** at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton on **Wednesday 3 March 2027**.
#### Submit an abstract
**Submission deadline: Wednesday 16 December 2026**
Please submit your abstract using the online form below.
[Submit abstract](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=luKFQ3yPN0akxpzBao_mb7-sI1CbX19Ije2ExrvPuZpUMkROQVFXVE00NVo0RUpINjlaQ1lDRVBMTy4u)
We aim to notify authors of the outcome in January 2027.
For questions about abstract submissions, please contact [**foundation@generaloceans.com**](mailto:foundation@generaloceans.com).
#### Interested in leading a panel discussion?
We are also interested in hearing from individuals who would like to propose or lead a panel discussion on a topic relevant to the conference. If you have an idea for a discussion or would be interested in helping to bring together a panel, please contact [**foundation@generaloceans.com**](mailto:foundation@generaloceans.com) to discuss it further.
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