WRFC 11 South Africa

South Africa welcomes you to the premier global gathering advancing science, policy, and sustainability in recreational fisheries.

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Travel support is now open for students, early-career researchers, and delegates from low- and middle-income countries who plan to attend the #WRFC2026 in SA.
🗓 Deadline: 25 November 2025
🌍 Apply here: https://t.co/B9Fumit9Po

Join us at Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape!

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Join us for the 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference (WRFC 2026) in South Africa, taking place from 22–26 February 2026 at the stunning Mpekweni Beach Resort and Hotel.

👉 Register now via the link in bio or visit https://t.co/FrWNHVvZNY

#Fisheries #WRFC

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Registration for WRFC11 is officially OPEN!
Taking place 22–26 February 2026 at the stunning Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa.

Register now👉https://t.co/OJIlxeXI7e

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Thinking of coming to WRFC 11 in the Eastern Cape?

Good news: the conference is just the start of your adventure.

🌊 Beaches • 🦁 Safaris • 🍷 Culture & food

🎥 Check out the video from @EC_Tourism

#WRFC11 #EasternCape #SouthAfrica

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LAST CHANCE!
Today’s the FINAL day to submit your abstract for WRFC 11.
No more extensions. No more “I’ll do it tomorrow.”
Submit now or forever hold your fish. 🎣
👉 https://t.co/naIH7V9bTE
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AbstractDeadline

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🎣 3 DAYS LEFT!
Remember when you forgot to submit your WRFC 11 abstract before the last deadline? Well, guess what, you’ve got a second chance.
The FINAL deadline is almost here.
Submit now (really): https://t.co/naIH7V9bTE
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicTwitter #DeadlineAlert

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Judy Mann-Lang joins #WRFC11 as a featured speaker! From leading ORI’s angler campaigns to pioneering ocean education, Judy’s story is one of science, leadership & inspiration.
Mpekweni, SA | 📅 Abstracts due July 31
Abstracts: https://t.co/XYvWAGx7Eh
Bio: https://t.co/NPZh7HBuzL

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⏰ Great news! The abstract submission deadline for #WRFC11 has been extended to 31 July 2025. Don’t miss your chance to share your research in Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit today: https://t.co/XYvWAGx7Eh
#Recfish #FisheriesScience #Abstracts

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Excited to announce: Dr. Nelly Isigi Kadagi joins #WRFC11 as a speaker!
Director @WWF’s Education for Nature
Co-lead of BILLFISH-WIO, a 10-country billfish research initiative
Mpekweni, South Africa | 21–26 Feb 2026
Submit abstracts: https://t.co/naIH7V9bTE
#FisheriesScience #WWF

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🎣 Just 7 days left to submit your abstract for #WRFC11!

Join us in Mpekweni, South Africa – 21–26 Feb 2026.
Share your science, stories & strategies with the global rec fishing community

https://t.co/Az4WGtK2wU

#FisheriesScience #CallForAbstracts #RecreationalFishing

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Excited to announce Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@SJC_Fishy), a global leader in applied fish ecology from Carleton University, as a keynote speaker at #WRFC11 in South Africa! Renowned for catch-and-release science & bridging natural and social sciences.
11 days left for abstracts!

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Meet WRFC11 Keynote Dr Valerio Sbragaglia (@ValeSbra) – a marine ecologist exploring the behaviours of fish and fishers. From spearfishing roots to digital ecology, his work bridges science & society. Join us in South Africa! 🌍 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience 👉https://t.co/2QyMumF8Jo

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🎣 3 decades of #WRFC and counting!

This new paper reflects on the global journey of #recreationalfisheries science, policy, and community. A great read ahead of #WRFC11 in South Africa 🇿🇦

🗓️ 21–26 Feb 2026 - Join Us! https://t.co/wopWw5UOf2
📖https://t.co/tYettfzlVG

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🎣 Calling all rec fishing researchers!
Submit your abstract for #WRFC11 – the global rec fishing science conference in 🇿🇦 South Africa, Feb 2026.

📝 Fish, fishers, fisheries—let’s hear it.
🔗 https://t.co/naIH7V9bTE
#RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts