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Welcome to the 8th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-Based Ecosystems
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the “8th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-Based Ecosystems ”, which is organized by the University of the Azores- Institute of Marine Sciences Okeanos. The Symposium will take place from 14 to 18th of June in Horta, Azores, Portugal.
Dates: 14-18 June 2027
Location: Horta, Azores, Portugal (Venue TBC)
Organizers: University of the Azores- Institute of Marine Sciences Okeanos
Funded by:
The 8th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-Based Ecosystems (CBE8) marks the latest chapter in a distinguished series that began in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal in 1997. Since then, the symposium has travelled across the globe — from Brest, France (2001), to San Diego, USA (2005), Okinawa, Japan (2009), Victoria, Canada (2013), Woods Hole, USA (2017), and most recently São Paulo, Brazil (2023) — continually broadening its scientific scope.
Originally centred on the biology of deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the symposium now encompasses a wide array of chemosynthetic environments, including cold seeps, organic falls, asphalt seeps (chapapotes), and more. CBE has become the prime international forum for researchers, explorers, policymakers, environmental managers, and students to share new findings and perspectives on the science and significance of chemosynthesis-based ecosystems.
CBE8 will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of hydrothermal vents, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on the field’s remarkable journey — connecting past discoveries with present insights, and offering a forward-looking view towards future research and societal relevance.
The scientific programme promises to be as diverse as the ecosystems under study, covering topics such as:
• Biogeography and biogeochemistry
• Community structure and ecological dynamics
• Evolution and evolutionary history
• Metapopulation and metacommunity processes (including connectivity and resilience)
• Microbiology, physiology, and adaptation
• Symbiosis and trophic interactions
• Chemosynthetic energy transfer
• Human impacts on chemosynthetic systems
• Societal interfaces with chemosynthetic habitats
Format:
• Keynotes:
• Oral Communication:
• Short Presentations
• Posters:
For logistic purposes we would love to receive your expression of interest By June 2026
Please direct any additional questions to Ana Colaço (maria.aa.colaco@uac.pt)
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