About ECSA

The Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association is an international organisation dedicated to the promotion and advancement of multidisciplinary research into all aspects of estuaries and coasts, and the application of science and technology for their sustainable environmental management.

Although the traditional focus of ECSA lies in Europe, activities, interests and membership now extend to many other global regions.

ECSA has been involved in the organization of nearly 50 conferences to date, averaging one or more major events each year. Conferences have been held worldwide with future events planned for South Africa, China and various locations across Europe. ECSA has also supported many local meetings concerning individual estuaries or coastal areas, and occasionally arranges scientific workshops.

ECSA has an associated international journal Estuarine and Coastal Shelf Science and also supports the production of a variety of other scientific publications including a Bulletin for members, with two issues each year.

ECSA is the successor to the Estuarine and Brackish-Water Sciences Association which was founded in 1971.

ECSA is a registered charity