18 April, 2024
Participate in Survey: How do climate anxiety and ecological grief impact STEMM researchers and professionals?
A new study launched this week aims to investigate if STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) professionals and researchers are impacted by feelings of climate anxiety and eco-grief. And if so, what is the extent of the impact this experience had on their lives, …
17 April, 2024
Need a vessel for your Mediterranean marine science project?
If you’re a marine scientist or researcher with a project in the Mediterranean and in need of a vessel, get in touch with Yachts For Science via email (info@yachtsforscience.com<mailto:info@yachtsforscience.com>) or visit website for more details on how to get involved and set sail for discovery! The …
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15 April, 2024
New guide for integrating coral reef ecosystems into national biodiversity plans
The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has recently released “Guide for integrating coral reefs and associated ecosystems into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)”. As the world is, unfortunately, on the cusp of its 4th possible global mass coral bleaching event, it is important to ensure …
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15 April, 2024
Ocean-Based Climate Solutions
Zerocircle is a Mumbai based company founded by Neha Jain, who is on a mission to use seaweed to create bio-alternatives to single-use plastics. Their products decompose and leave nothing but compost behind. The company also works with seaweed farmers in India to provide meaningful …
15 April, 2024
Making Waves for Marine Rewilding
Sussex Bay is the recipient of £100,000 from the Rewilding Challenge Fund to restore 100 miles of coastline, from Chichester to Kent, so the Bay becomes a place where the seascape and communities flourish. The project aims to deliver a pioneering seascape-scale strategy in collaboration …
8 April, 2024
Aruba Embraces Rights of Nature
Aruba has proposed an amendment to enshrine environmental rights in its constitution. The tiny island is increasingly impacted by climate change through coastal erosion, sea level rise and ocean acidification, which reduces the minerals needed for marine life. If the proposal is successful, Aruba will …
8 April, 2024
Saving 100 Waves in Peru
In Peru, surfers have united to form a conservation organisation and create a legal system for protecting waves. Ley de Rompientes (Law of the Breakers) was approved by the congress in 2000 and since then, 43 waves have been protected. Hazla por tu Ola is …
5 April, 2024
Survey on detection of non-native species (marine and estuarine ecosystems)
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is conducting an online survey to assess the use of standardized measures, which are repeated across multiple years at the same sites, explicitly for detection and evaluation of NIS in nearshore marine and estuarine communities. The primary goal of the research is to …
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5 April, 2024
Citizens of the Ocean – a Youth-led Forum Call to participate
The Youth4Ocean Forum and partner organisations, are calling for ocean enthusiasts and champions 18-30 y.o. from all over the world to take part in five series of globally connected regional online workshops “24 hours for the ocean” in 2024 to: Draw up their priorities for sustainable …
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5 April, 2024
New Science Europe publication: Guidance on Science for Policy Activities
Policy- and decision makers deal with complex, knowledge-demanding challenges for which simple solutions do not exist. Science can and should support them by providing rigorous evidence that enables a better understanding of the problem and assessment of the likely implications of the options available. This …
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