Welcome to the European Cetacean Society!
The European Cetacean Society (ECS) was established in January 1987 and aims to promote and advance the scientific studies and conservation efforts of marine mammals and to gather and disseminate information about them to members of the Society and the public at large. The ECS is coordinated by a Council of 11 members and each year organizes an Annual Conference in a European country.
In most countries in Europe the ECS is represented by a National Contact Person. ECS membership fluctuates between 350-550 persons from more than 25 European countries and several countries outside Europe (total 25-42 countries). Students make up between 35 - 50% of the membership. The Society is financed through the annual membership subscription.
As announced at last year’s conference, we are excited to confirm that the 36th annual European Cetacean Society Conference will take place in the beautiful city of Ponta Delgada, in the Azores (Portugal) from the 12th to 16th of May 2025!
Save the dates for this special event:
- Workshops: 12th and 13th May 2025
- Main conference: 14th, 15h and 16th May 2025
Guidelines for Presenters are available here.
** ATTENTION ** SOLD OUT
Registration for the main conference is SOLD OUT.
It is still possible to register for workshops, provided they are not already at full capacity, independently of being, or not being, registered to the main conference.
You can still register for workshops and additional products (Conference Judge, Student mentor, dinner, dancing, etc.) REGISTER for workshop or additional products
We can’t wait to welcome you to Ponta Delgada!
Stay tuned for more updates!