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TREVOR–SAFARI Symposium 2026
27 October – 03 November, 2026
Pre-symposium training for early career researchers at INCOIS, Hyderabad, India
and field work in Vembanad Lake, organised by CUSAT, Kochi, India
04 – 06 November, 2026
SYMPOSIUM at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, India
Hosted by CUSAT, Kochi, India
Programme
Registration Details
Theme
Sponsors
TREVOR
Trends,
Reflections,
Evolution and
Visions in
Ocean
Research
A celebration of the scientific life of Trevor Platt
The Trevor Platt Science Foundation (TPSF) and its partners are proud to announce TREVOR-
This landmark event merges two major community-building initiatives inspired by the legacy of Prof. Trevor Platt, FRS, FRSC. This symposium marks the second installment of the TREVOR symposium—following its 2023 debut at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK—and the third SAFARI symposium.The previous two SAFARI symposia were organised by ICAR-CIFT (2010) and ICAR-CMFRI (2018).
The symposium is being organized jointly by TPSF, COD-CUSAT, MBAI, ICAR-CMFRI and will be held on 04–06 November 2026 at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) in Kochi, India.
The symposium will be preceded by a training course organised by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS, Hyderabad) and the Department of Chemical Oceanography at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT, Kochi).
All participants in the training course are expected to submit an abstract to the symposium and participate actively in it.
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SAFARI
Societal
Applications in
Fisheries and
Aquaculture using
Remote sensing
Imagery
Remote sensing for fisheries and ecosystem health
Theme
Aquatic Ecosystems including Fisheries in a Changing World, Global Context, and Tropical Perspectives
Sub Themes
- Applications of Remote Sensing: from Chlorophyll to Fisheries
- Role of Women and Marginalised Communities for Sustainable Development
- Water Quality Monitoring: Safeguarding Human Health
- Climate Resilience, Adaptation and Mitigation
- Integrating Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge into Aquatic Sciences
- Molecular Insights into Aquatic Ecosystem Structure and Function
- Chemical Ecology for Physiological Processes in Aquatic Environments
- Biogeochemical Cycles and Processes
- Monsoon Dynamics and Extreme Events
TREVOR-SAFARI Symposium 2026
Programme
Training Course – Classroom
Date
27-31 October, 2026
Venue
INCOIS,
Hyderabad, India
Training Course – Field Trip and Lab Analyses
Date
01-03 November, 2026
Venue
Vembanad Lake &
Dept of Chemical Oceanography, CUSAT
Kochi, India
Symposium
Date
04-06 November, 2026
Venue
CMFRI,
Kochi, India
Special sessions during the symposium at Kochi, India:
- Remote Sensing for Health of Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries (sponsored by Dept of Biotechnology, govt of India)
- Geo-Blue Planet Working Group Meeting
Detailed agenda will be made available soon.
Registration, Abstract Submission
Training Course & Field Trip
Applications are open for the training course on “Observing Marine Ecosystem Structure and Function: From Microbial Communities to Fisheries and Human Health”, preceding the TREVOR-SAFARI Symposium in Kochi, India.
This hybrid training will include an online component (July-September 2026), consisting of about ten lectures with live interactive sessions, designed to set the stage for the in-person component to be held in India from 27 October to 3 November 2026. The in-person programme will include formal lectures and computer-based practical sessions at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)) in Hyderabad, as well as a field component in Vembanad Lake in Kochi.
Applicants wishing to participate in the in-person component are expected to submit an abstract and take part in the TREVOR SAFARI Symposium in Kochi, India, from 4 to 6 November 2026.
Limited financial support for travel and accommodation for Early Career Ocean Professionals from developing countries is planned.
For more information on the training and application process, visit:
https://incois.gov.in/site/
* Last Date for registration: 30 march 2026
Symposium
Registrations and abstract submissions are open for TREVOR-SAFARI 2026.
Registration & Abstract Submission : Register Here
Applications from PhD students should be submitted along with proof of PhD registration.
Abstracts can be submitted online via the registration form. The abstract should include the following information:
- Sub-theme: Identify the relevant submission category.
- Title: A clear and concise title of your abstract.
- Author: Full Name, Email, and Affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country).
- Co-Authors: Names and Email addresses of all contributors.
- Content: Maximum 2,000 characters (including spaces).
- Keywords: up to 5 relevant keywords.
| Registration | Early Bird | Late/Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals | ||
| Students (Symposium only) | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 7500 |
| Students (Training + Symposium) | Rs. 8000 | - |
| Scientists and Others | Rs. 10000 | Rs. 15000 |
| Internationals | ||
| Students (Symposium only) | US$ 75 | US$ 100 |
| Students (Training + Symposium) | US$ 120 | - |
| Scientists and Others | US$ 200 | US$ 250 |
TREVOR-SAFARI Symposium 2026
Sponsors
Trevor Platt Science Foundation
Previous Symposium
TREVOR Symposium 2023
The Trends, Reflections, Evolution, and Visions in Ocean Research (TREVOR) Symposium was organised in conjunction with a multi-faceted training course.
August 7 – 11, 2023
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), UK