The Second International Ocean Research Conference (IORC) will bring together the global scientific community to plan for the coming decade of international collaboration in marine science and technology. IORC will also focus on improving ocean governance. The event includes 16 thematic sessions that will focus on: building scientific knowledge; applying knowledge for societal benefit: achieving ecosystem management and sustainability; and improving governance and building capacity. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization\'s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) (UNESCO-IOC) and The Oceanographic Society are organizing the conference.  

dates: 17-21 November 2014  
venue: Barcelona International Conference Center (CCIB), Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14 08019  
location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain  
contact: Technical Secretariat  
phone: +34 932374988  
e-mail: secretariatiorcbcn@fnob.org  
www: http://www.fnob.org/en/international-ocean-research-conference
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