MIW Code of Conduct

This code of conduct is for all attendees, speakers, volunteers and sponsors of the Marine Imaging Workshop.

By attending the workshop, you agree to follow this code of conduct.

We want to foster an open and inclusive workshop for everyone to participate and share ideas in an atmosphere of respect and safety. Consider people of marginalised groups and those protected by local laws in your actions.

Authorship

Lead or presenting authors must ensure that all authors agree to the content being presented.

Photography

Presenters should confirm whether they agree to their work being photographed, recorded and/or posted on social media, in whole or in part. Workshop participants agree to abide by the preference of the presenter, as a sign of respect for the presenter and their work.

Inappropriate behaviour

Inappropriate behaviour, including harassment and intimidation, are unacceptable at the workshop. Such behaviour may include the use of offensive language, jokes, slurs, stalking, staring / leering, inappropriate gestures, offensive spoken or written messages, offensive social media posting, aggressive physical actions, unwanted sexual remarks or actions. It may also include unprofessional behaviour, such as appropriating others’ ideas, scientific belittling, posting unpublished work on social media.

We will not tolerate inappropriate behaviour. If you experience or witness inappropriate behaviour, call it out if you feel comfortable addressing it yourself, or email info@marine-imaging-workshop.com describing the behaviour and those involved, and the workshop organisers will take appropriate action. Consequences of inappropriate behaviour may include removal of the inappropriate content, being excluded from the remainder of the workshop, and/or other actions considered necessary by the workshop organisers.