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The IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force provides groundwork for conservation of whales, dolphins, sirenians, pinnipeds, and other marine mammals by identifying globally Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) through a robust, peer-reviewed process. IMMAs are discrete portions of habitat, important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be delineated and managed for […]

You are invited to take part in a survey of the training, resources, and expertise currently required to support marine and freshwater stakeholders that work in citizen engagement around Europe. The survey is being conducted as part of PREP4BLUE, a Horizon Europe project that supports the EU’s Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030. The PREP4BLUE survey […]

Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory have released the latest open source version of ERSEM, the European Regional Seas Ecosystem Model. The Marine Systems Modelling team have shared the updated version of the model, which is currently used both for regional applications around the world, from the Northwest European shelf to South East Asia, as well as at a global […]

The sixth issue of the Copernicus Ocean State Report and its summary is now available online. This annual publication provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the current state, variations, and changes occurring in the European regional seas and global Ocean over the past decades and for recent years, particularly for 2020. It also highlights […]

The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) has produced a “Dear colleague letter” in lieu of a formal request for a community of practice in the Ocean Decade forum to support the Marine Life 2030 and other programmes focusing on marine biology observations. The letter aims to enable a dialogue, and coordination and cooperation between programmes. MBON invites […]

ECOPs has just released their latest youtube video featuring ECOPs around the world. This week, we discuss community education and Ocean literacy with Chris Promise Nwachukwu – founder of NGO: Green Promise Initiative. Chris has just returned from an Ellen MacArthur Foundation training camp in Ethiopia, exploring ways to ignite circular economy solutions from a […]

EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-residence Emily Lartillot’s choreography ‘Of roots and sea’ will be performed by youth dancers from Steps for a Change dance company at the University of the Earth event at UNESCO Paris on 25 and 26 November 2022. The choreography was developed in collaboration with researcher Yunne Shin from the French National Research […]

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. The 5th ECOP Wednesday series event featured Dr Susanna Pakkasmaa who spoke about how to […]

Based on the positive response to the Achieving 30×30 for Our Coasts, Oceans, and Communities Conference last November, CoastalQuest has launched a survey to understand the priority needs of practitioners across a broad range of multi-benefit coastal 30×30 initiatives. With this input they will provide training, technical assistance, small grants, and other support to help coastal 30×30 practitioners achieve […]

If you are attending upcoming COPs and would like to be connected with other ECOPs that also are, please fill in the short form so we can create a sub-group and coordinate accordingly. You can find the form in this link. via ECOPs Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it […]

The EU is facing an unparalleled shortage of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers and education. This survey is part of a roadmap of activities to address the underrepresentation of women in STEM, which will also feed into the follow-up to a proposal of the Conference on the Future of Europe that called […]

EMB’s artist-in-residence programme ‘EMBracing the Ocean’ provides grants for creative individuals to inspire wide reaching societal change for Ocean sustainability by expanding societies’ understanding of the Ocean’s value and the urgency of ensuring its health and resilience now and into the future. Lera Litvinova, one of EMB’s current artist-in-residence, is a Ukrainian visual artist and art curator. As […]

The EuroSea Gender and Diversity Board has launched a survey on oceanographic activities in Europe. EuroSea is a H2020 funded project on Improving and integrating the European Ocean Observing and Forecasting System. This short survey (~10 minutes to answer) includes questions on demographics, background and careers in ocean science organizations, as well as any perceived barriers due to gender or […]

OCN (Ocean Currency Network) is a Measurement as a Service (MaaS) business to make ocean data easier and less expensive to share and access. They are building a dashboard to visualize and compare multiple ocean datasets and eventually predict ocean patterns and anomalies. They are surveying potential users about their current experiences and needs for […]

This course offered by Human Nature builds knowledge and confidence for using conservation social science – allowing a better understand what it is, how it is delivered, and how it can help better understand audiences. For more detail and to register, visit this link. Registration closes October 13. via Human Nature Have any news or […]

ECOP conversations is a new Youtube series for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs). In this first episode the host meets Alexis Bahl: Oceanographer, Salp researcher and National Geographic 2022 Explorer. You can watch the first episode here. via ECOPs Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org

Into the Blue is a podcast produced by EMB Member organisation, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). This podcast series dives deeper into a variety of topics relating to oceanography with a diverse selection of scientists who are helping to enhance our knowledge of the Ocean. In this new episode on the Twilight Zone, Dr Zoe Jacobs and Professor Stephanie […]

The sixth issue of the Copernicus Ocean State Report and its summary is now available online, coordinated by Mercator Ocean International, the implementing entity of the Copernicus Marine Service. This annual publication provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the current state, variations, and changes occurring in the European regional seas and global ocean over […]

Are you starting a career in the Ocean sector and wondering how you can use your talents to sustain a healthy ocean? ECOP Canada teamed up with Ocean Week Canada and Ocean Networks Canada to bring you a FREE early career toolkit. Explore a future in Canada’s Ocean sector  ➡️ here and help ECOPs to spread […]

As an Implementing Partner, the EMB 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. In April 2022, the Secretariat launched the Ocean Decade newsletter to provide updates on activities of the EMB Secretariat and EMB […]

The World Bank defines the Blue Economy as the sustainable and integrated development of economic sectors in healthy oceans. Marine spatial planning (MSP) provides a comprehensive and integrated investment framework and financial and social rational for the Blue Economy. It does this by reducing investment risk and improving investors’ certainty for accessing marine resources. Specifically, […]

The Ocean Sampling Day (OSD) is a simultaneous worldwide research campaign where marine biologists around the globe participate in sampling of the world’s Oceans to produce contextual genomic data. Through Marine Biodiversity Observation Networks (MBONs) collecting cumulative samples, related in time, space and environmental parameters, researchers can gain invaluable insights into the marine environment, including […]

The First International Ocean Decade Conference was generously supported by Germany in virtual mode. The IOC Secretariat is now seeking written expressions of interest from Member States via their National Focal Points to host the Second International Ocean Decade Conference in late 2023 or early 2024. For more information click here. via UN Have any […]

Would you like to build your knowledge and confidence of conservation social science? The next Introduction to Social Sciences for Conservation course will be running in November. This course provides you with a foundation of understanding of conservation social science and its disciplines, methods, and applications. Subscribe to be first to hear the dates and […]

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 […]

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 EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-resident Michael Begg will be performing with his group ‘Black Glass Ensemble’ as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 16 and 17 August at the Queens Hall, Edinburgh. The performance draws on his previous work with MASTS and People Ocean Planet, bridging to his current work on the Antarctic and […]

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 […]

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 Oceans now offers interested stakeholders the opportunity to bring new ideas to the attention of their member countries. To find out more, follow this link. via JPI Oceans Have any […]

The EMB Annual Report presents a high level overview the governance and structure of the European Marine Board, and the activities and events that were undertaken by EMB and its members in the year 2021. It contains information on the decisions of the board regarding new marine foresight activities; active EMB working groups including their […]

Staff members from the Marine Conservation Institute and colleagues recently published a paper in Biological Conservation entitled, “Scientists’ warning of an imperiled ocean”. They invite scientists to sign in support of the paper to demonstrate widespread support for its message about the urgency of the threats our ocean faces. via BC  Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? […]

The Ocean absorbs a quarter of the global CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions from human activity. The community-led Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas is key for the quantification of ocean CO2 uptake and its variation, now and in the future. SOCAT version 2022 has quality-controlled in situ surface ocean fCO2 (fugacity of CO2) measurements made on ships, […]

UNESCO has announced the endorsement of 63 new endorsed Actions in the context of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (the ‘Ocean Decade’). The announcement adds to global celebrations of the UN World Oceans Day themed this year around the theme ‘Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean’. More information on […]

Virtual Blue Career Center (VBCC) is a digital platform designed to attract young people but also experienced workers to fill existing skill gaps by supporting activities that will increase awareness of the workforce and employability in key Blue Growth services. It promotes the blue economy as an opportunity for professional development and education for young […]

Report | Delivering a Sea – Change: A G7 Ocean Finance Deal Europe Jacques Delors, Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Communiqué of 14 May states that the G7 is committed to mobilising resources, from all sources, to substantially increase funding in support of biodiversity by 2025, including increased funding for nature-based solutions with […]

Due to unexpected reasons, the workshop organising committee has decided to postpone the Online Workshop on Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Study in Southeast Asia to July/August 2022. We sincerely regret having to make this decision and apologise for any inconvenience caused. The workshop is a key event on the SOLAS calendar, aiming to promote SOLAS science […]

As an Implementing Partner, the European Marine Board (EMB) Secretariat has lauched a dedicated newsletter to provide updates on activities of the EMB Secretariat and EMB Members related to the Ocean Decade. If you would like to receive the EMB Ocean Decade newsletter (every 2 – 3 months) containing exclusive information on EMB’s Ocean Decade […]

The event will focus on the Horizon Europe Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” implementation and its planned actions to accelerate the transition to zero pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. In particular, this event will outline the co-creation process of the Mission Charter by discussing with stakeholders and youth how to get involved […]

In her own words, Kalani Reyes is “a loud Chamorro & proud Micronesian daughter of the Pacific.” Kalani was a Youth Delegate at the recent Our Ocean Conference in Palau, and her work as a millennial woman of science, sheds light upon long-standing social, economic, scientific, political, educational, and cultural circumstances affecting Pacific Islanders today. […]