The Oceans Past Initiative (OPI) is a global research network for marine historical research. OPI XI: 15-19 June, 2026 📍 University of Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canadahttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3mr3pas554s2iHighlights from a successful OPXI Conference at @uvic.ca, 15-19 June, 2026. A huge thank you from the OPI Governing Board & Local Organising Committee to everyone involved this year, from our fantastic keynotes & ECRs, to speakers & attendees. What a fantastic week filled with fruitful discussions!20 Jul 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3pas554s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3moqbgvx2zk27We are pleased to support ECRs in order to attend the Oceans Past XI Conference at @uvic.ca this week. Here are some words from those we have supported! 🔹 Irene García-Pérez  🔹 Lenin Alfonso Morales 🔹 Christina Treinen Crespo 🔹 Tessa Thomson 🔹 Lais Chaves 🔹 Wendi Coleman 🔹 Sabrina Schettino20 Jun 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3moqbgvx2zk27https://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3molks7fjg22dWe had a flying start to Oceans Past XI! 🐟 Carmen Dick from the Songhees First Nation generously welcomed all Oceans Past XI attendees to Victoria 🇨🇦 We also heard from our first two keynotes, Professor Daniel Pauly and Professor Cristina Brito.18 Jun 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3molks7fjg22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3mncvsbzkvc2cAttending Oceans Past XI with us at the University of Victoria this month? Find the draft programme here: https://oceanspast.org/conferences/opi-xi-draft-program-and-registration-deadline/ 📸 Throwback to a sunny Oceans Past X Conference in Cornwall, UK02 Jun 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncvsbzkvc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3mmvtdhxgy22oWe are looking forward to meeting you all next month at Oceans Past XI! Not registered for in-person attendance yet? You only have a few days left! 📣 The deadline for in-person full conference registration is Sunday, May 31st, at midnight British Summer Time.28 May 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvtdhxgy22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3mlt6t6sjtk25Early bird rates to join us for OPXI in June end tomorrow! @icesmarine.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social @uvic.ca [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt6t6sjtk25https://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3miw2p55ht42sJoining us for Oceans Past XI this June? We'll be reducing the availability of discounted room rates at the University of Victoria from April 15. Book via our conference website 🔗 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/KADEy01cx1zBnFVk?ref=Link Looking to split costs & share accommodation? Email us as info@oceanspast.org.07 Apr 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw2p55ht42shttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3mi2bndtxtu26Registration for the Oceans Past XI Conference is now OPEN! Early bird rates available until May 15! 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oceans-past-xi-june-15-19-2026-conference-registration-tickets-1984781608219 For more details and information on OPI XI registration, see the link above. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! 🐟27 Mar 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2bndtxtu26https://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3me4j56vivc2tWant to keep up to date with #MarineHistoricalEcology research news and more? Join our mailing list 👉 info@oceanspast.org Missed our January newsletter? Catch up here: oceanspast.org/newsletter/05 Feb 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4j56vivc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3mbvz4zubns2bDon’t miss out! Abstract & ECR funding submissions for the OPI XI conference are still open.. for now! The deadline is approaching! Closing date: 15th January 2026 Visit oceanspast.org/2026-opi-xi/ to submit 🐟 📍University of Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 📅 15-19 June, 202608 Jan 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvz4zubns2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3m7zcgcodmm2jOur deadline for Abstracts & ECR Funding Award submissions for the OPI XI Conference has been EXTENDED! New closing date: 15th January 2026 Visit oceanspast.org/2026-opi-xi/ to submit! 📍 OPI XI University of Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 📅 15-19 June, 202615 Dec 2025 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zcgcodmm2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3m73pwijgn22l📅 Reminder: 19th of December is the deadline for the Oceans Past conference abstract and ECR funding submissions! 🐟 Conference dates: 15-19 June 2026 Location: University of Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada Further information at: oceanspast.org/2026-opi-xi/03 Dec 2025 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73pwijgn22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3m5vnx7e64b2rOur call for Abstracts & ECR Funding Award submissions are OPEN for the OPI XI Conference! 📍 University of Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 📅 15-19 June, 2026 Closing date for abstracts: 19 December 2025 See our website oceanspast.org/2026-opi-xi/ to explore conference sub-themes & submit!18 Nov 2025 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vnx7e64b2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3m3x3wbibxe2wOur latest newsletter is here 🐟 This month we're celebrating two decades of OPI, with special features & reflections from Prof. Cristina Brito and Prof. Daniel Pauly, plus lots more! Keep up to date with current research in the field by joining our mailing list 👉 info@oceanspast.org.24 Oct 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3x3wbibxe2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanspast.bsky.social/post/3m2w2o2yl2c27Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the Call for Abstracts and ECR Funding Award submissions are now open for the OPI XI Conference. Join us & our hosts at the University of Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada 🇨🇦, 15–19 June 2026! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbGn4pDCjNCOg0WYajhG-UTzHqqQW-5RV4Uo0zWf5TGb7PPA/viewform?pli=1 #marinehistoricalecology11 Oct 2025 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:u2b2rm3gp4io7wuaj533a7zd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2w2o2yl2c27