Goa hosts 4th edition of World Ocean Science Congress 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 24 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The 4th edition of World Ocean Science Congress 2026 is being held in Goa from February 23 to February 26 at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).
The event is co-organised by NIO, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) and Goa University.
Goa has 193 km of coastline and thousands of families depend directly or indirectly on the ocean.
A pollution control vessel built in Goa for the Indian Coast Guard has been commissioned to enhance maritime safety, pollution response and surveillance.
The congress agenda includes ocean health, climate change, marine ecosystems, coastal hazard resilience and sustainable blue economy models.
Special sessions include a fishermen’s meet and student interaction programmes with around 600 high school students.