Standard OCEANS Technical Tracks

The Technical Programme of OCEANS 2026 Sanya includes, but is not limited to the following matrix of topics:

Special Sanya Topics:

  • Deep sea exploration and archaeology
  • Deep sea mining and environmental evaluation
  • Artificial intelligence in ocean science and technology
  • Mobile underwater sensor networks: Coordinated communication, localization, and observation
  • Underwater soundscapes: Methodologies and applications
  • Polar and under ice observing systems
  • Offshore wind power technology
  • Technologies for monitoring extreme weather events
  • Biologically inspired technology for marine applications
  • Interactive development of marine science and technology

 

Standard Topics:

  • Underwater Acoustics and Acoustical Oceanography
  • Sonar Signal/Image Processing and Communication
  • Ocean Observing Platforms, Systems, and Instrumentation
  • Remote Sensing
  • Ocean Data Visualization, Modelling, and Information Management
  • Marine Environment, Oceanography, and Meteorology
  • Optics, Imaging, Vision, and E-M Systems
  • Offshore Structures and Technology
  • Ocean Vehicles and Floating Structures
  • Aquaculture