Call for Abstracts — Street Whale 2026

Forum Bleu d’Afrique Centrale (FOBAC 2026)

11–14 November 2026 • Libreville, Gabon

As Central Africa's leading regional gathering for marine conservation professionals, Street Whale–FOBAC brings together scientists, managers, policymakers, practitioners, conservation bodies, community leaders, and students committed to ocean knowledge and sustainable coastal governance.

We welcome regional and multidisciplinary submissions addressing: marine and coastal biodiversity, endangered species, marine protected areas (MPAs), sustainable fisheries, mangroves and estuaries, marine pollution, climate change and blue carbon, tracking technologies, ocean governance, sustainable blue economy, and community-led approaches.

🎓 Special Encouragement: Students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers are strongly encouraged to submit their work.

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Summit Pillars

4 Core Scientific Themes

Biodiversity, Habitat & Community

Marine megafauna, endangered species, mangroves, coral reefs, blue carbon, and indigenous knowledge.

Ocean Governance

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), policy frameworks, surveillance, and international maritime treaties.

Sustainable Blue Economy

Eco-tourism, sustainable bio-resources, coastal entrepreneurship, and resilient livelihoods.

Sustainable Fisheries & Tech

Combatting IUU fishing, selective gear, satellite tracking tools, and community co-management.

Key Submission Guidelines

Accepted Languages: Français et Anglais.
Title length: 50 caractères maximum.
Length of Abstract: 100 à 350 mots (contexte, méthode, résultats, conclusion).
Keywords: Maximum 5 mots-clés séparés par des virgules.
Presentation Formats: Présentation orale (10 min + 2 min Q&R) ou Poster / Affiche.
Peer Review: Sélection anonyme par le comité scientifique international.

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Abstract Submission Form

Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026 • Submissions will undergo peer-review evaluation.

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Partnerships & Visibility

Sponsoring, Exhibition & Side Event Opportunities

Street Whale–FOBAC 2026 offers comprehensive opportunities for sponsoring, exhibition booths, cultural side-events, and educational workshops for organizations looking to champion marine conservation and reach regional leaders.

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