About this Event
Dates: February 19–20, 2026
Location: Poema del Mar Aquarium, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
More information: https://www.syngco.org/
We are pleased to announce the first edition of SyngCo – Conference on Syngnathid Conservation, a global meeting dedicated to advancing conservation strategies for seahorses, pipefishes, and their relatives.
The conservation status of syngnathids, both in Europe and worldwide, remains of great concern. As climate change continues to reshape marine ecosystems, developing effective management tools and science-based strategies for their protection has become an urgent priority.
This conference offers a unique opportunity to:
- Define key aspects of the global roadmap for syngnathid conservation.
- Discuss methods for population assessment and monitoring.
- Identify essential data to support best practices for human–syngnathid interactions.
- Build the foundation for progressive conservation policies and management frameworks.
SyngCo 2026 welcomes scientists, conservationists, and professionals from all disciplines related to aquatic biodiversity. Together, we aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and share the latest research and innovative approaches to safeguard these iconic marine species.
Day 1 (Feb 19)
🕑: 08:30 AM
Open Ceremony
🕑: 09:00 AM
Plenary Session 1 – Review of the global status of syngnathids / EUROSYNG
Host: Nuno Monteiro
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Oral Communications
🕑: 11:00 AM
Coffe break
🕑: 11:30 AM
Plenary Session 2 – Role of Citizen science in syngathids population assessmen
Host: Gisela Dionísio
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Oral Communications
🕑: 02:00 PM
Break – Free Lunch
🕑: 04:00 PM
Workshop 1 – Current methodologies used to assess Syngnathid populations
🕑: 06:00 PM
1st Poster Sesion
🕑: 07:00 PM
Sesion Closure
🕑: 08:00 PM
Conference Dinner
Day 2 (Feb 20)
🕑: 09:00 AM
Plenary Session 3 – Conservation programs for syngnathids
Host: Michele Gristina
🕑: 09:30 AM
Oral Communications
🕑: 10:45 AM
Coffre break
🕑: 11:15 AM
Plenary Session 4 – Syngnathids in aquaria y recovering plans
Host: Ángel Curro
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Oral Communications
🕑: 12:45 PM
2nd Poster Sesion
🕑: 02:00 PM
Break – Free Lunch
🕑: 03:30 PM
Free visit to “Aquarium Poema del Mar”
🕑: 05:00 PM
Workshop 2 – Best Practices for Syngnathid Conservation
🕑: 06:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Acuario Poema del Mar, Avenida de Los Consignatarios, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
EUR 50.00 to EUR 100.00
