The 1st International Online Conference on Fishes
Less than 2 weeks left to submit your abstract!
Due to the high level of interest and numerous requests from authors, we are pleased to announce that the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 7 August 2026.
Submit your abstract: HERE
Authors with accepted abstracts at this conference will receive a 20% discount on the publication fee for full paper publication in Fishes. Click HERE for more details.
We look forward to receiving your submission and welcoming you to the conference!
the chair
Session 1 : Climate Change Impact and Marine Pollution
Session 2 : Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Innovations: Combating Overfishing and Advancing Aquatic Health
Session 3 : Genetics and Genomics
Session 4 : Behavioral Ecology of Aquatic Animals: Implications for Habitat Conservation and Ecosystem Services
Session 5 : Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of Endangered Species and Control of Invasive Species
Participation Details:
• Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the conference committee.
• Upon acceptance, authors may present their work via posters or oral presentations.
• All accepted abstracts will be published as one dedicated volume in the Biology and Life Sciences Forum (ISSN: 2673-9976).
• We also invite you to submit an extended proceedings paper (4–8 pages) or a full manuscript after the conference.
Abstract submission (in English) deadline: 7 August 2026.
For submission guidelines and further details, please visit: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCF2026?section=#instructions
We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions to this important scientific exchange.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Maria Angeles Esteban
Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Murcia, Spain
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadlineAug 07, 2026
- Abstract acceptance notificationSep 08, 2026
- Registration end dateNov 02, 2026
- Registration deadlineNov 02, 2026
Meet Our Speakers
Prof. Dr. José Antonio Muñoz-Cueto
Department of Biology, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences and INMAR, University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Spain;
José A. Muñoz-Cueto is a full professor of Zoology at the University of Cádiz (UCA), where he leads the "Fish Physiology and Pathology (RNM-216)" research group. His research focuses on the neuroanatomy, reproductive neuroendocrinology, chronobiology and environmental physiology of fish species that are important for aquaculture, such as sea bream, sea bass and sole. More recently, his team is also researching circadian transcriptomics in echinoderms. This research activity has enabled Prof. Muñoz-Cueto to participate in 26 competitive research projects as PI, funded by the EU, national and regional programmes, and to supervise 12 PhD theses and 10 postdoctoral researchers. He has been an invited professor at University College London (UK), the University of Rennes 1, the University Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI (France), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the Catholic University of the North (Chile), the University of Havana (Cuba), the University of San Carlos (Guatemala), and the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Kazakhstan). He has also taken on management roles at the UCA, serving as General Coordinator of CEIMAR, as well as Rector’s Delegate (Vice-Rector) and General Coordinator of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU).
Prof. Dr. Bernardo Baldisserotto
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria RS, Brazil;
Bernardo Baldisserotto is a full professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria, South Brazil. His research focuses on physiology and pharmacology of aquatic animals, mainly fish. His projects are related to the effects of essential oils on anesthesia and growth of fish and crustaceans, as well as to prevent/treating bacterial infection in fish.
Prof. Dr. Ronald Kennedy Luz
Laboratório de Aquacultura da Escola de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil;
Ronald Kennedy Luz is a full professor of Aquaculture at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. His research focuses on physiology, reproduction, larviculture, animal welfare; live fish transport, and production systems with neotropical freshwater fishes. Member of the Latin American Network SIBIOLATPLUS (https://redsibiolat.cl/sibiolatplus/).
Dr. Tin Klanjšček
Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, Zagreb, Croatia;
Dr. Tin Klanjšček is a Senior Scientist and Head of the Laboratory for Informatics and Environmental Modelling at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Croatia. He holds an MSc in Physics from the University of Zagreb and earned a PhD in Biological Oceanography through a joint program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), followed by postdoctoral training at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
His research integrates complex systems modelling, focusing on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory, ecosystem dynamics, and climate change. Dr. Klanjšček has served as PI on ten projects and collaborated numerous others, has co-authored 55 publications with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 20. He teaches three doctoral courses in Oceanology at the University of Zagreb and has successfully mentored seven PhD students and three postdoctoral researchers. In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Klanjšček is active in science policy and administration, serving as the Secretary of the European branch of the International Society for Ecological Modelling, on the editorial board of Ecological Modelling and MDPI Fishes, on the managing board of RBI, and as a member of Croatian Technical Working Group for climate change mitigation.
- S1. Climate Change Impact and Marine Pollution
- S2. Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Innovations: Combating Overfishing and Advancing Aquatic Health
- S3. Genetics and Genomics
- S4. Behavioral Ecology of Aquatic Animals: Implications for Habitat Conservation and Ecosystem Services
- S5. Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of Endangered Species and Control of Invasive Species
Q1. Is it possible to submit only an abstract (approximately 250–300 words) without a full paper for presentation?
- Yes, this is possible. A full paper is not required to attend or present at the conference. However, if you are interested in submitting proceedings or a full paper after the conference, we offer special publication opportunities. For more details, please visit: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCF2026?section=#publication_opportunities
Q2. How long does it take after submitting an abstract to receive a decision?
- The official notification deadline is 7 August 2026. However, we will do our best to inform you of the decision earlier via email.
Q3. Why are authors who selected “Talk” as their presentation type assigned as “Poster”?
- Oral presentations have a limited number of slots in each session. The final decision is made by the session chair, and you will be notified via email. Submissions not selected for oral presentation will be assigned as poster presentations. Authors may upload their posters, which will then be displayed in the conference poster gallery.
Q4. Do poster presenters have to attend the live conference sessions?
- There are two types of poster presentations: Flash Poster Presentations and Non-live Poster Presentations.
1) Flash Poster Presentations: Presenters are required to attend the live session and will have a 5-minute presentation without a Q&A session.
2) Non-live Poster Presentations: Attendance at the live session is not required. Attendees may leave comments asynchronously in the poster gallery.
Q5. I cannot find the option or link to upload my poster or oral presentation slides. When and how can I upload them?
- After the abstract has been accepted, only the submitting author can upload the poster or oral presentation via the following link: https://sciforum.net/dashboard/author/submissions. Please note that all uploads must be in PDF format. If your submission has already been published online, you will be unable to upload your file. Please send your presentation to iocf2026@mdpi.com, and we will upload it on your behalf.
Q6. Would it be possible to schedule an early online presentation before the official conference dates?
- Presentations must be delivered during the official conference dates. Pre-recorded or early presentations are not permitted.
Q7. Will the participation certificate indicate the type of presentation (e.g., online oral presentation or poster)?
- There are two types of participation certificates: attendance and presentation certificates. Only authors whose abstracts have been accepted and who upload their posters will receive a poster presentation certificate. Oral presenters must deliver their presentations during the live conference sessions to receive an oral presentation certificate. All participants who register and attend the live sessions on 5–6 November 2026 will receive a certificate of attendance.
Q8. I registered to attend the conference online. Have the access links been sent?
- The Zoom links for the live sessions will be sent a few days before the conference dates (5–6 November 2026). Please also check your spam folder. If you still have not received the Zoom link email, please contact iocf2026@mdpi.com.
Q9. Do you have information about the conference schedule or program?
- The typical schedule for MDPI conferences (Central European Time, CET) is as follows:
Morning Session: 09:00–12:00
Afternoon Session: 14:00–17:00
The final program will be confirmed after the abstract acceptance notification deadline (5 August 2026). We will keep you updated via email as more details become available.