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The Caribbean Ocean Acidification Community of Practice (CoP) endeavors to explore the impacts of ocean acidification (OA) on the ocean and coastal areas (for example coral reefs), ecosystem and human health, and socio-economic activities within the region. Due to your ocean expertise in the region, we are reaching out to you to take and share […]

A team at Conservation International is gathering information concerning MPA communities and their experiences with climate change. This survey will help identify what MPA managers and practitioners need to effectively plan for and respond to climate change impacts. Your responses will go towards the construction and design of resources that address the specific needs of […]

Passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) has developed significantly over the last 20 years and hydrophones are now being deployed in more locations, more often, by more people, than ever before. To celebrate the increasing breadth of the application of PAM around the world, and help promote public awareness of Ocean Sound to an increasingly interested global […]

The first training course focusing on co-design and co-delivery in the Ocean Decade establishes a milestone in the promotion of transdisciplinary, solutions-oriented ocean science The pilot edition of the Ocean Decade Co-Design Training Course for African Stakeholders, held online over six weeks in partnership with the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), concluded in the […]

The objective of this call is to offer physical access to EMSO Facilities where users’ devices can be installed, including sensors, instruments, systems, new technologies and where new procedures/experiments can be tested/take place. The set of Regional Facilities offered for access provides the broadest scientific and technological capabilities to future users. In 2023, seven Facilities […]

On Thursday 2 March 2023 the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) launched the EOOS Strategy 2023-2027 and a Roadmap for its Implementation at a dedicated webinar. EOOS’ Vision is of a European Ocean Observing System that is sustained and meets the specific needs of users. The Strategy 2023-2027 sets out the direction of EOOS’ development towards this […]

Chris Kerry, a PhD student at the University of Exeter, is researching illegal fishing within MPAs and is investigating the perspectives of the global MPA practitioner network on what they perceive as the most pertinent drivers of Illegal fishing activity within the MPAs that they work in. Chris has compiled a questionnaire which asks participants to […]

The UN Ocean Decade programme Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) invites you to participate in the community review of its seven Outcome White Papers, which detail a vision for ocean acidification research for the next decade. Click here to participate in the review. via GOA-ON Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send […]

A dozen new Decade Actions have been officially endorsed by the Ocean Decade to strengthen the impact of co-designed and transformative science for ocean health and resilience. These actions spotlight science-based solutions for Ocean resilience. You can find out more here. via UN Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to […]

The aim of this competition is to communicate your research on the Atlantic Ocean to a general audience. You are invited to submit a video, article or audio showcasing your research in the Atlantic Ocean. Your work may be shared via the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Portal and social media platforms, with the aim to increase […]

The South Atlantic plays an important role in the climate of the adjacent continents and contributes actively to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Despite this, and the advance achieved since the World Ocean Current Experiment (WOCE) in the nineties, our understanding of the South Atlantic variability still lags behind that of other basins. In […]

Through its Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), UNESCO has launched the prototype of a web-based tool for developing country professionals to discover capacity development opportunities around the world in ocean science and management. By accessing the Ocean CD-Hub platform, individuals can easily search for information on available capacity development opportunities, saving precious time and increasing the accessibility of many so far […]

The newly formed Tropical Restoration Network has launched its social media accounts and will be launching its website in the upcoming months. They would also like to announce that they will be hosting the 2023 Tropical Restoration Workshop in San Jose, Costa Rica, from June 6-8. The workshop will be held at the University of […]

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations is now accepting applications for the 2023 session of the United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship Programme. Candidates must be Government officials from developing countries dealing directly with critical issues related […]

IOC-UNESCO has launched a new tool with Ocean related capacity development opportunities, trainings, internships, travel grants, research funding and much more. This online search engine will help you search for capacity development opportunities offered around the world. You can access the tool here. via IOC Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) has launched a fully centralised marine data service, integrating all of its thematic services into one single portal. This thematic unification is a major upgrade, which simplifies access and enhances the EMODnet user experience. Central to the upgrade and major improvement is the release of the common […]

#OceanDecade Activity 🏆🌊 #2023OceanPitchChallenge: applications are open! The Ocean pitch challenge is back for its 3rd edition! Are you working on developing a solution that contributes to the preservation of the #ocean? Apply today for the Ocean pitch challenge® 2023, co-organized by RespectOcean and Sustainable Ocean Alliance 💫 Receive the opportunity to have your solution reviewed and assessed […]

The largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027 is still open for another few weeks. Stakeholders are able to share their views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well as shaping the strategic orientations for the Horizon Europe […]

The Database of Atlantic Marine Research & Innovation Initiatives gathers relevant initiatives along and across the Atlantic Ocean, at national and international levels. These initiatives contribute to the implementation of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance‘s ambitions. The database currently hosts 824 initiatives from all over the Atlantic, from Pole to Pole. If you […]

Across 2023 and 2024 the PREP4BLUE project will launch a series of free training supports, resources, funding, and networking opportunities for those involved in citizen engagement in marine and freshwater matters. PREP4BLUE is a Horizon Europe project that supports the EU’s Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030. The survey will help design the resources to […]

At the end of 2022, EMB Young Ambassador Anjali Gopakumar interviewed EMB 2022-2023 EMBracing the Ocean artists-in-residence Lera Litvinova and Michael Begg about their work and experiences. The results of their residencies are presented in her blog “In hindsight: 2022 with two EMB artists-in-residence”. You can read the full blog here and find out more […]

The first two episodes of the IMPAC5 Protecting Blue Nature podcast are now available. Protecting Blue Nature is a show that tackles the challenges facing the world ocean today and features the people and organizations who are creating solutions for a sustainable blue future. The first two episodes feature Minna Epps of the International Union […]

Head over to Waterbear to watch the the documentary Sanctuary, which tells the story of a Greenpeace campaign that takes two atypical brothers, Antarctic ambassadors Carlos and Javier Bardem, on a mission to protect the Southern Ocean. Knowing that there’s no replacement for first-hand experience, Javier Bardem travels to the Antarctic with a team of scientists, learning about […]

The Commission launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027.Stakeholders will be able to share their views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well as shaping the strategic orientations for the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027. Click […]

There is a growing interest and demand for data emanating from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) reports, as well as for guidance on how to interpret and use it. This data includes, for example, observed and projected climate change impacts such as sea level rise, GHG emission scenarios, as well as adaptation and mitigation […]

In June 2022, EMB and the Young Ambassadors launched the online ECOP Wednesdays Event Series. The aim is to learn more about the European and international marine science policy landscape, and to interact with research and policy professionals and other relevant stakeholders in this landscape. ECOP Wednesdays has featured 6 inspiring talks to date. Are you curious to re-watch any […]

As an Implementing Partner, the European Marine Board has committed to support the UN Ocean Decade through various activities and events, highlighted on the EMB website. As part of its support to the Ocean Decade, EMB has launched the Ocean Decade newsletter to provide updates on all EMB activities related to the Ocean Decade. The next edition will […]

As an Implementing Partner, the European Marine Board has committed to support the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (Ocean Decade) through various activities and events, which are all highlighted on the EMB website. Earlier this year, EMB launched the Ocean Decade newsletter to provide updates on all EMB’s activities related to the […]

Carbon Brief has set up the Global South Climate Database to ensure that journalists from all over the world can contact scientists and experts from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific. You are requested to consider adding your information if this is relevant to you, so there is a better representation of all voices. via CB […]

Are you interested in how research projects acquire EU funding? Don’t miss this interview with the current Young Observers for insights on the process and tips for a successful application. Deadline to apply for the next round is December 14. For more information click here. via EU Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences […]

The Synthesis Report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) will synthesize and integrate materials contained within the Assessment Reports and Special Reports in a non-technical style. The final drafts of the SPM and longer report of the SYR are now submitted to Governments and Observer Organizations. If you would like to contribute to the […]

Marine Conservation Institute presents Blue Park Awards to outstanding marine protected areas (MPAs). Blue Park Award nominees undergo a rigorous assessment against science-based criteria. Blue Parks are in the right places, have the right rules, and the right management to effectively protect marine wildlife. Marine Conservation Institute announces the nominees for the 2023 Blue Park Awards. You can read the draft […]

This year, the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) turns 15, and they are kicking off their celebrations. Keep an eye on the WoRMS twitter (@WRMarineSpecies) and home page. On November 17th, they will start with a 15-week long series of news messages, highlighting several topics of WoRMS, a number of them from ‘behind the […]

EMBracing the Ocean artists Lera Litvinova and Emily Lartillot have both submitted their art projects in endorsement of the EC Mission Ocean. Lera’s project supports all three of the Mission Ocean objectives and the “Public mobilisation and engagement” enabler, and you can find out more about her work here. Emily’s project supports the Mission objective “Protect and […]

The European Green Deal sets out the ambition to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, while addressing other environmental challenges, boosting the economy, improving people’s health and quality of life, and ensuring an inclusive and just transition. As part of the Green Deal, the Commission adopted the EU Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy to […]

OCTO is just getting started scheduling their 2023 webinars. The are reaching to the EBM Help members asking for any topics that would particularly like to see covered? or critical marine management/conservation issues that need more discussion? Groundbreaking research that should be highlighted? Useful tools more practitioners should know about? Please shoot your email to […]

Do you care about assisted evolution, cloud brightening, seaweed farming, translocation, coral propagation, and other novel marine interventions? Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or decisionmaker, we want to hear your views! You are invited to take part in a short global survey about how new interventions in changing oceans are being proposed, assessed, and managed. […]

On 14 October 2022, the EMB Young Ambassadors hosted a workshop on ‘Connecting to the Ocean: Learning to consider varying perspectives in conservation research’ at the YOUMARES Conference in Berlin. The workshop included: (1) a scene-setting presentation by EMB Young Ambassador Juliette Biquet; (2) a presentation by Professor Margherita Pieraccini (University of Bristol, UK) on her work on how […]

The European Research and Innovation Days 2022 welcomed around 14,000 online participants and almost 200 speakers from all around the world. If you have missed this event or would like to re-watch it, all of this year’s session video recordings are available on the event platform. You can also relive the event by watching the wrap-up […]

The IPBES Assessment Report on the Sustainable Use of Wild Species is now out. The assessment considers various approaches to the enhancement of the sustainability of the use of wild species and to strengthen related practices, measures, capacities and tools for their conservation through such use, taking into account the multiple worldviews and knowledge systems that […]

The IUCN WCPA asks those whose work pertains to protected and conserved Areas to fill out the following survey to help inform the Best Management Guidelines for Climate Change Mitigation in Protected and Conserved Areas. The survey should take no longer than ~10-15 minutes to complete. The deadline to complete this survey is October 19. […]

The worldwide disruption caused by the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the activities of marine scientists working towards the goals of the UN Ocean Decade. As in other disciplines, marine early-career researchers (ECRs) are essential contributors to the development of novel and innovative science. Based on a survey of 322 of our […]

Are you an Early Career Researcher and would you like to influence future research? Open Research Europe is looking for reviewers. Open Research Europe is controlled by the European Commission using services provided by F1000, which is a member of the Taylor and Francis Group. This is an opportunity to provide constructive feedback to peers and […]

The European Commission has released a new website to explore the five EU Missions, including the EU Mission Restore our Oceans & Waters (Mission Ocean). You can explore the website here. via EU Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

ECOP Alexis Bahl is our very first guest on “ECOP Conversations”, head over to their Youtube channel and subscribe, so you can be notified when this exclusive video drops! Alexis will be sharing some exciting news that you won’t want to miss! via ECOPs Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send […]

The Commission has recently published a document on funding opportunities for the environment under the 2021-2027 Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) and NextGenerationEU. This guide provides a detailed description of those 2021–2027 MFF funding programmes and instruments that could support projects that directly or indirectly contribute to the EU’s environmental policies and objectives. The aim of this […]

EDF’s Fishery Solutions Center has released a new Climate-Resilient Fisheries Toolkit. The Toolkit provides fishing communities and partners with tools and resources to help them achieve their goals of resilient and sustainable fisheries in the face of climate change. The toolkit features over 30 tools and resources segmented into six themes: Governance & Policy; Science & […]

The Plenary, in its decision IPBES-7/1, paragraph 2, decided to launch a call for further requests, inputs and suggestions regarding the rolling work programme of IPBES up to 2030, in time for consideration by the Plenary at its tenth session (2023), and to consider at the same session the need for and timing of future […]

Do you want to inspire the international research agenda in the marine and maritime domain with your ideas for a new pan-European Joint Action? JPI Ocean is now offering interested stakeholders the opportunity to bring new ideas to the attention of their member countries. For more information and to submit your idea click here. via […]

The new report on Advancing Gender Equity in the Ocean Decade is a summary of three sessions hosted as part of the Ocean Decade Virtual Series 2020-21. You can access the report here. via UN Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

A film showcasing the important role the territorial waters can play in the fight against Climate Change, has been launched. The 10-minute film features the NOC‘s Dr Claire Evans who is working closely with marine scientists from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) and Swansea University to quantify how much carbon is stored […]

ECOP’s recently spoke to Laura Meyer, who is currently interning at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Oceanic Engineering Society (IEEE OES) and Joshua Baghdady, ECOP lead for Marine Technology Society (MTS) about the Young Professionals Breakfast event during Oceans 2022, Hampton Roads. The Networking Breakfast “Gaining an Edge in the New Blue Economy.” […]

In the year since its launch, the IPCC Working Group I Interactive Atlas has proven an exceptionally useful tool to make climate information easily accessible. The Interactive Atlas provides easy access to figures and data, including much of the climate change information underpinning the AR6. Click here to find out more. via IPCC Have any […]

The ICES Working Group on Oceanic Hydrography (WGOH) is seeking feedback on its main outputs. They will use your responses to review their products to make the WGOH and Working Group on Operational oceanographic products for fisheries and environment outputs as useful as possible. You can access the survey here. via ICES Have any news […]

The 1st Pianeta Mare Film Festival (5-8 October 2022) of Naples is organized by the Cultural Association Pianeta Mare Darwin Dorhn with main partner the “Anton Dohrn” Zoological Station of Naples. The Festival is one of the extraordinary events of the 150th anniversary of the “Anton Dohrn” Zoological Station. As part of this festival, a competition is being held for 1 minute mobile films, created […]

The new Sustainable Development Report 2022 has now been published, and presents data and analysis from a range of sources including international organizations, civil society organizations and research centres. The data suggests that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is at serious risk of not being fulfilled, especially given the far-reacing impacts of the COVID-19 […]

Blue Parks is an initiative of Marine Conservation Institute that aims to incentivize and accelerate effective, science-based marine protection for at least 30% of every type of marine ecosystem in every region of the global ocean. The Blue Parks team is now looking for next year’s Blue Parks. Please consider nominating an outstanding MPA for […]

The Marine Ecosystem-based Management Progress Evaluation Group (MEBM-PEG) is conducting a poll to explore progress being made in implementing EBM for marine ecosystems. The information from this poll will be used to assist the MEBM-PEG group better assess progress towards EBM. This information will be analyzed and eventually published. Data will be aggregated so that individual […]

Seasonal forecasts and climate projections are used in a wide range of sectors and applications, from tourism to energy generation and food production. They provide opportunities for evidence-based long-term planning and early warning of unusual conditions, supporting an ecosystem-based management approach and helping in the design and implementation of nature-based solutions. There are many marine […]

Are you a creative person between the ages of 14 and 35, legally residing in EU-27 or Ukraine and having an interest in bioeconomy and/or bioeconomy related fields (food systems, forestry, climate change, rural development, blue bioeconomy…)? Use art to contribute to the sustainable and circular transition of Europe! You can find out more here. […]

Watch the top 10 ‘Science in Shorts’ playlist from 2022 via this link. This playlist is the result of a science communication challenge from Nature Awards. Have you already read EMB’s recent publication on Science Communication in Europe? Click here to download it for free. via EMB Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to […]

On World Ocean Day 2022 The Ocean Foundation announced our newest initiative, the Community Ocean Engagement Global Initiative (COEGI). COEGI is dedicated to supporting the development of marine education community leaders and empowering students of all ages to translate ocean literacy into conservation action. We are working through various phases of implementation all geared towards […]

On the 1 July at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and its Expert Team on Operational Ocean Forecasting Systems (ETOOFS) announced the release of a Guide on “Implementing Operational Ocean Monitoring and Forecasting Systems”. The guide aims to promote the development of new marine forecasting systems around […]

EMB Young Ambassador Dr Alfredo García de Vinuesa has written a blog on the importance of being empathetic when working with stakeholders: ‘Social skills in marine scientists: Empathy as a resource to work together with stakeholders’. Click here to read the blog. via EMB Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send […]

The UN Ocean Conference ended on 1 July with more than 150 countries collectively agreeing to scale up science-based and innovative actions to address the Ocean emergency. This agreement, together with bold commitments from all sectors of society — youth, civil society, businesses and the scientific community — clearly demonstrates the centrality of a safe, […]

The recently launched Mission Charter calls for joining efforts to achieve the three objectives of the Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030‘ to: Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity, in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030; Prevent and eliminate pollution of our Ocean, seas and waters, in line with […]

James Devoy wrote an article on conducting citizen science on a yacht and why it is something anyone taking on a passage can engage with. Read the full article here. The article refers to EMB’s Position Paper 23 on ‘Advancing Citizen Science for Seas and Ocean Research’. The full publication is available on the EMB […]

The User Requirement Survey has been formulated by the Remote Sensing Working group (RSWG) of the Svalbard Integrated Arctic Observing System (SIOS). This survey aims to collect information on Earth Observation and Remote Sensing based data, geospatial products, information, and training requirements by the diverse Svalbard science community. No specific background knowledge of Earth observation […]

On 23 June 2022, the European Marine Board Communications Panel (EMBCP) launched the new Future Science Brief n°8 “Marine Science Communication in Europe: A way forward”. The document highlights the critical need to strengthen the marine science communication capacity in Europe, as well as develop dedicated training programs, engage in deeper and wider collaboration with […]

The Maritime Endangered Archaeology Project (MarEA) based at Southampton and Ulster Universities in the UK is currently exploring the extent to which cultural heritage management and protection is integrated within MPA management. Their aim is to help develop future strategies around how marine cultural heritage can be more actively integrated into existing nature protected areas such […]

Fair Seas has launched the report ‘Revitalising our Seas’ to accelerate the conversation around MPAs in Ireland. The report  shows how it would be possible to protect 36% of Ireland’s Ocean territory enabling the country to meet its 2030 European targets. This would help to protect, conserve and restore vulnerable and important species and habitats, […]

The Ocean Biology Processing Group would like to inform you of changes to our OceanColor Data web portal. We thought it would be beneficial for users to see all the data access options in one place, so we created a landing page at here which shows and describes the various search and download tools and access points. […]

The Ocean Decade will be present and will play a key role in the 2022 UN Ocean Conference through important events and opportunities to bring together a diverse ocean community bent on unlocking the knowledge needed to deliver the vision of the Ocean We Want. A dedicated page has been launched for the occasion with upcoming […]

Fill in the survey to register your interests, so they can better fulfill your needs. The conference is not until September 2022, but your submitting your feedback as soon as possible is highly appreciated: OCEANS 2023 : Training Survey via OES  Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

This week, during EMB’s 20th Third Thursday Science webinar, Dr Pedro Ribeiro gave a talk on the topic of ‘Critical research needs for informing environmental management of deep-sea mining’. He discussed key knowledge needs including baseline oceanographic and ecological data, and shared rare footage from the seamounts and hydrothermal vents. You can rewatch the webinar via this […]

The International Coral Reef Society Student and Early Career Chapter is recruiting new members for many of our subcommittees, including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Education & Outreach, Social Media and Website Teams, and writers and translators for the Reefbites blog. We are also looking for early career professionals to spearhead our new Early Career Committee […]

The Ocean Plastic Webinars series is a space for scientists from different fields with an interest in the origin and fate of ocean plastics. Created in early 2020 by a team of 4 ECOPs from Africa, Asia and Europe; after 21 successful monthly webinars, 249 answered questions and over 10k views on youtube, the organising […]

The European Marine Science Educators Association (EMSEA) has launched a survey that will help them map and document the recent Ocean Literacy (OL) projects and activities in the Black Sea Basin (BSB) as part of implementation of Subtask 9.5.1 of WP9 in the H2020 project BRIDGE-BS, in which EMB is also partaking. Complete the survey […]

25 years ago IMO developed four training courses to address various aspects of oil spill response planning, preparedness and management. These are known as the OPRC Model Courses and have been completed by many individuals around the world who are responsible for the oversight and management of an effective response to a marine oil spills. […]

This report, created in joint efforts by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), provides a factual analysis of the environmental pressures exerted by the maritime transport sector, presents up-to-date information on the relevant EU and international environmental standards and describes current and future actions to reduce the sector’s impact […]

So-called “serious games” are designed for purposes beyond just entertainment, and they can be a powerful tool for teaching, engaging stakeholders, conducting research, and evaluating public policy. In January 2020, OCTO’s The Skimmer newsletter compiled information about role-playing/simulation games that allow players to experiment with coastal and marine conservation, management, and adaptation actions (or inaction) […]

The Surface Ocean CO₂ Atlas (SOCAT) is a synthesis activity for quality-controlled, surface ocean fCO₂ (fugacity of carbon dioxide) observations by the international marine carbon research community (>100 contributors). The SOCAT data is publicly available, discoverable and citable. SOCAT has been  endorsed by SOLAS since April 2007. The ocean absorbs a quarter of the global CO₂ emissions from […]

Take a photo that reflects the impact your local port/harbor (commercial ports, leisure marinas, fishing harbors, etc.) has on its coastal and marine environment – be it positive or negative – or solutions implemented by your port/harbor that helps protect the coastal and marine environment. Upload your photo on Instagram with #MakeMedPortsBlue or send it by email to makemedportsblue@eu4ocean-coalition.eu. Your work will […]

Marine Conservation Institute is pleased to announce four nominees for the 2022 Blue Park Awards: Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia; Old Providence McBean Lagoon Natural National Park, Colombia; Apo Reef Natural Park, The Philippines; and Raja Ampat Islands Marine Conservation Area, Indonesia. You can read the draft evaluation reports for each nominee on the Blue Parks website and provide […]

#PUBLICATION This joint @IocUnesco and @FAO  report is the result of a series of regional workshops  Connecting #MSProadmap and #BluePorts initiatives towards the alignment of the different scales of planning #MSP #BlueEconomy Free download here via UNESCO Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

The co-chairs of the School of Life Sciences have developed a teaching resource on Equality and Diversity in the Life Sciences for the students. The trio worked with six student interns to develop authentic scenarios and role model videos and deliver problem-based learning tutorials in a resource that will be shared via a new E&D […]

Sandpaper Films, together with award-winning filmmaker Henry Singer, is making a landmark feature documentary that seeks to foster a sense of global community and encourage action on the climate crisis, and they need your help. The documentary ‘My Planet Now” will tell the global story of the changing climate in a uniquely human way by […]

Why is the Ocean important? How is it monitored? What current policies are in place to help safeguard it? The Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS) has developed a set of ‘Ocean Explainers’ to answer these questions and many more on their website. The set of engaging web pages includes explanations as well as illustrations and trends, bringing information […]

The coastal summer school 2019 was held from 28 June to 8 July 2019 to provide an interdisciplinary overview from topics related to the marine plankton diversity and methods of observation. The coastal summer school took place on Helgoland, a red sandstone rock of Helgoland which is a hotspot of biodiversity and Germany’s most offshore […]

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 has launched a call for experts to join a new roster to assist the Decade Coordination Unit and IOC-UNESCO Secretariat with strategic, technical and review processes. To find out more, click here. via IOC Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send […]

The Working Group II contribution to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report assesses the impacts of climate change, looking at ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities at global and regional levels. It also reviews vulnerabilities and the capacities and limits of the natural world and human societies to adapt to climate change. To download the report, click […]

✍️ 270 scientists 📚Over 34,000 publications assessed ✍️ 62,418 review comments Don’t miss the launch of the next IPCC #ClimateReport – Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability. Scheduled for release on 28 Feb 2022. ➡️ More information here. via IPCC Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

UNESCO calls upon the international community to drastically step up investment across marine World Heritage sites in an effort to co-design and co-deliver the science we need for the ocean we want. By developing this roadmap within the framework of the United Nations Ocean Decade, we have the chance to generate and harness the critical […]

The NOAA Science Seminar Series is a voluntary effort by over 70 NOAA seminar coordinators to integrate and distribute a list of NOAA-hosted, publicly accessible NOAA-related science seminars, which often include non-NOAA science speakers. For questions about the NOAA Science Seminar Series, or to join the weekly email list of upcoming webinars, contact Hernan Garcia, Lori Brown, or […]

SOLAS Open Science Conference 2022 — Community Survey The SOLAS Open Science Conference (OSC) 2022 is being planned in a hybrid format (a mixture of online and in-person events) in Cape Town, South Africa, 25-29 September 2022. We are kindly seeking community input on the conference format.   Please fill in the survey by 18 February 2022: https://www.wjx.cn/vj/wTtkgzo.aspx We really appreciate […]