19 April, 2024
New advice on AI in science
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise scientific discovery, accelerate research progress, boost innovation and improve researchers’ productivity. The EU must take hold of the opportunities this brings, and in a timely way. But it must also respond to the challenges and risks associated with …
19 April, 2024
UN Ocean Decade Conference Barcelona Statement
The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, held in Barcelona from April 10 to 12 and co-organized by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), rallied over 1,500 participants from 124 countries and over 3,000 online viewers, and was the culmination of Ocean Decade Week with 120 Satellite Events …
19 April, 2024
Manifesto for a European Ocean Pact
Europe Jacques Delors and the Oceano Azul Foundation have published their Manifesto for a European Ocean Pact, presenting recommendations to provide the EU with a plan to fill its ocean strategic gap. They state that this groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance ocean governance, sustainability and competitiveness in the …
19 April, 2024
Mangroves International Coordination Action (MICA) survey
The MICA network aims to support the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) for mangroves, and to reinforce international mangrove collaboration. In order to connect mangrove experts and to share knowledge, the network want to know more about mangrove experts, the regions they are working in and their views …
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19 April, 2024
Publication of Ocean Panel Blue Paper on OHH
Launched during a dedicated session at the UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy has published a new paper which discusses “How can a healthy ocean improve human health and enhance wellbeing on a rapidly changing planet?”. …
19 April, 2024
EMB Science webinar: “The Why, What and How of Interdisciplinary Endeavour”
On Thursday 18 April 2024, EMB hosted its 39th Third Thursday Science Webinar featuring Nicola Beaumont who spoke on the topic of “The Why, What and How of Interdisciplinary Endeavour”. This topic is linked to the science within the upcoming EMB Position Paper No. 28 …
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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 …