Welcome to the MMM7 (7th Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management) Conference, jointly organized by the University of the Ryukyus and the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems (ISME), in collaboration with mangrove researchers from Southeast Asia. We are pleased to hold the MMM series in Japan, in particular in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa. This meeting will offer a unique opportunity to engage in scholarly discussions and presentations adjacent to Japan's most pristine mangrove forests. We believe all participants will enjoy the well-conserved mangrove forests near the northern limit of distribution. We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions to advancing mangrove research to the next generation.
*July 2025: Official website opens.
*October 2025: Registration and payment start
*31 January 2026: Abstract Submission ends. Early Bird registration ends.
1 - 5 July 2026: MMM7
(Note: Dates with * are tentative and are subject to change)
Due to the limitations of the Conference Venue, we have some restrictions.
All conference activities must be between July 1st and 5th, 2026, including setup and clean-up.
Opening of the Conference, afternoon on 1st July
Closing of the Conference, late afternoon on 5th July
Single venue session.
No mid-conference excursion is planned (at this moment)
We may limit the number of participants (< around 400).
July marks the beginning of the summer tourist season in Japan, so we recommend securing accommodation as early as possible.