17 April, 2026
Event Report on International GOOD-OARS Summer School 2025
The SOLAS Event Report Issue 42 reports on the International GOOD-OARS Summer School 2025, which took place from 4-11 November 2025 at the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), nestled in Penang National Park, Malaysia. This summer school provided a great opportunity for 34 young researchers …
17 April, 2026
Call for Mentors: SOLAS Mentorship Programme 2026–2027
The SOLAS Early Career Scientist Committee is pleased to announce the call for mentors for the first edition of the SOLAS Mentorship Programme, running from May 2026 to April 2027. This 12‑month pilot, aligned with the SOLAS 3.0 Science Plan, aims to foster real exchange …
16 April, 2026
Mentored online course on coral reef management – 11 – 29 May 2026
The Reef Resilience Network will be hosting an online training – the Coral Reef Management Mentored Online Course – from May 11-29, 2026. This training opportunity is free and open to all and is appropriate for early career and more experienced marine managers. The course …
13 April, 2026
Antarctica’s Species on the Brink
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals have both been classified as endangered, highlighting accelerating climate impacts in Antarctica. Shrinking sea ice threatens penguin breeding grounds, while warming oceans reduce krill, a vital food source for seals. Populations are declining rapidly, with experts warning of further …
13 April, 2026
A Rare Glimpse of New Life
Project CETI researchers captured a rare and intimate moment: the birth of a sperm whale calf in the wild. Observed within a close-knit social group, the event revealed how other whales gathered protectively around the newborn and mother. These insights offer a powerful window into …
13 April, 2026
Rising Seas, Rising Health Risks
Rising sea levels are emerging as a serious public health threat, with new research highlighting risks that extend far beyond coastal flooding. Saltwater intrusion can contaminate drinking supplies, damage crops and increase exposure to harmful bacteria, while displacement and infrastructure loss place additional strain on …
13 April, 2026
Listening to the Language of Whales
Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) is an ambitious effort to better understand how sperm whales communicate, using advanced technology to decode their complex vocalisations. By combining artificial intelligence, robotics and marine biology, the project is building one of the largest datasets of whale sounds ever …
8 April, 2026
Expert Input for LIFE-MAPPER: European Marine Habitat Mapping & Condition Assessment
The LIFE-MAPPER initiative, which aims to support EU Member States in implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR), the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the Habitats Directive by developing harmonised guidelines for marine habitat mapping, condition assessment, and restoration planning, is seeking experts to contribute their knowledge on marine habitat mapping in a questionnaire. The …
8 April, 2026
EMB publications and activities selected for inclusion in the Mission Ocean & Waters Solutions Library
Several of EMB’s publications as well as the science webinar series and artists projects have been selected for inclusion in the Mission Ocean & Waters Solutions Library. The Mission Solutions Library includes a curated selection of solutions, best practices and project outcomes transforming our Ocean and waters. Selected solutions: Future …
7 April, 2026
Commission releases new guidelines to future-proof Natura 2000 sites against climate change
Last week, the Commission adopted the Guidance on Natura 2000 and climate change. This guidance provides advice on a structured approach to climate change adaptation for Natura 2000 sites and clarifies how the provisions of the Birds and Habitats Directives apply when designating and managing Natura 2000 sites in the …