Oceans Past Initiative
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Stay up to date with the latest from the Oceans Past community. In this section, we’ll share updates on upcoming conferences, recent research highlights, opportunities, calls for papers, and other relevant announcements.
2026 OPI Membership Is Now Live
Thank you for your continued support of OPI. We would like to remind you to renew your 2026 membership, which expires on 31 December each year. Why become an OPI member? OPI membership gives you...
Registration for the Oceans Past XI Conference is now OPEN!
Registration for the Oceans Past XI Conference is now OPEN! We are delighted to invite you to join us for the Oceans Past XI Conference, taking place June 15–19, 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia....
Oceans Past XI: deadline for Abstracts & ECR Funding Award has been EXTENDED!
Deadline for Abstracts & ECR Funding Award submissions for the OPI XI Conference has been EXTENDED!New closing date: January 15th 2026 The Oceans Past Initiative connects scholars and...
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Mission
The ocean is central to life on Earth – it harbours immense biodiversity, regulates the climate, and provides essential services to human societies. Human activities are transforming the ocean at an uncertain pace and scale. Understanding the extent and diversity of these changes requires a historical perspective on human-ocean interactions throughout time.
Mission 1
Advance interdisciplinary research to uncover the history of marine ecosystems and human-ocean relationships.
Mission 2
Connecting researchers, traditional knowledge holders, practitioners, and policymakers.
Mission 3
Generate insights from the past to guide evidence-based actions for healthier oceans and sustainable societies.