YOUMARES 8 - Oceans Across Boundaries: Learning from each other: Proceedings of the 2017 conference for YOUng MARine RESearchers in Kiel, Germany

This open access book compiles the proceedings of the YOUMARES 8 conference, held in Kiel, Germany, in September 2017. Organized by and for young marine researchers, the volume reflects the conference's central theme: "Oceans Across Boundaries: Learning from each other". It presents a collection of literature reviews from early career scientists who moderated the scientific sessions, alongside abstracts from the conference presentations.

The book addresses highly topical fields of marine research, discussing critical areas such as climate models, the changing Arctic Ocean, marine optics, phytoplankton responses to climate change, the use of "omics" in marine science, bio-telemetry for conservation, marine invasive species, and microplastics in aquatic systems. It explores the connectivity of marine ecosystems, challenges in biodiversity, and the sustainable use of marine resources. This compilation serves as a source of knowledge and inspiration, highlighting the multidisciplinary and international approaches necessary to tackle fundamental environmental and societal challenges in the marine realm.