Next edition
- 9th ISDSC – 2-5 Nov 2026 – Barcelona, Spain. Further information will follow!
As announced by the ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter, this symposium will be held for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea. It will embrace a new interdisciplinary approach, uniting scientists, artists, and engaged citizens to strengthen global collaboration. This edition will highlight both the scientific significance and societal relevance of cold-water coral ecosystems, which remain under threat from increasing environmental pressures.
Previous editions

- 8th ISDSC – 29 May – 2 June 2023 – Edinburgh, Scotland. Program and Abstracts soon online
- 7th ISDSC – 29 July – 2 August 2019 – Cartagena, Colombia. Program and Abstracts
- 6th ISDSC – 11-16 September 2016 – Boston, Massachusetts. Program and Abstract Boo
- 5th ISDSC – 1-6 April 2012 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Program and Abstract Book
- 4th ISDSC – 1-5 December 2008 – Wellington, New Zealand. Program and Abstract Book
- 3rd ISDSC – 28 November – 2 December 2005 – Miami, Florida. Program and Abstract Book
- 2nd ISDSC – 2004 – Erlangen, Germany
- 1st ISDSC – 2000 – Halifax, Canada
