2 October, 2023
Marine Heathwaves – The Ocean Has Never Been So Warm
We are currently experiencing the hottest ocean on record. In the 32 years that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has measured ocean temperatures, heatwaves have never been this widespread, and the last 10 years have brought the warmest ocean surface temperatures since records …
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25 September, 2023
Five Diversity Hotspots to Safeguard Under the UN High Seas Treaty
This week, the UN High Seas Treaty opened for signatures, which started the process for nations to ratify the treaty into their own laws. 68 countries officially signed the treaty on the opening day, however, in order for the treaty to become international law 60 …
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22 September, 2023
Rewatch Third Thursday Science Webinar: “The impact of deoxygenation in the Black Sea on ecosystem services”
On Thursday 21 September 2023, EMB hosted its 32nd Third Thursday Science Webinar featuring Dr. Mustafa Yücel who spoke about “The impact of deoxygenation in the Black Sea on ecosystem services: insights from BRIDGE-BS expeditions”. This topic is linked to the science within the EMB …
22 September, 2023
The All-Atlantic Talks Podcast
The All-Atlantic Talks Podcast is an initiative of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance, a journey into research and innovation cooperation along and across the Atlantic Ocean, from the Artic to Antarctica. It is coordinated by The Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP), under …
21 September, 2023
Small Island Nations Take High-Emitting Countries to Court
Small island nations – including the Bahamas, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Antigua and Barbuda among others – that are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis are taking on high-emitting countries in a court in Hamburg, Germany. This is seen as the first climate justice case aimed at …
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15 September, 2023
New Publication: ‘Using Models for Policymaking’
Policy decisions must be transparently informed by evidence. Simulation models are increasingly used for supporting the policymaking process and analysing the impact of policy options in areas such as pandemic response, climate change and healthcare. So, ensuring models are open to scrutiny by policymakers, researchers …
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15 September, 2023
Rewatch ECOP Wednesdays: How to make EU politics understandable and accessible for young people
On Friday, 1 September 2023 (exceptionally), EMB hosted its 13th ECOP Wednesday series event featuring Quentin Deschandelliers, also known under the alias ‘Mepassistant’ (i.e. Member of European Parliament (MEP) assistant). He is a lobbyist in Brussels focused on explaining EU politics in an interesting and entertaining way. Mr. …
15 September, 2023
OSPAR’S Quality Status Report 2023
On 13 September 2023, the OSPAR Commission for the protection and conservation of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR) will announce the publication of it’s 2023 Quality Status Report (QSR). The QSR, underpinned by over 120 assessments, is the most authoritative report of the North-East Atlantic and …
14 September, 2023
Showcase your climate data visualisation talent – Deadline 15 November 2023
Are you a creative visionary with a passion for climate action? Enter ESA’s latest competition to showcase your talent by transforming decades of satellite climate data into impactful visuals to help bridge the gap between climate science, policy makers and the wider public. The winner …
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14 September, 2023
33 new Important Marine Mammal Areas in southwest Atlantic Ocean approved
33 new Important Marine Mammal Areas have been identified from the southwest Atlantic Ocean ranging from the Guianas, north of the Brazilian Amazon, to the tip of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The approval of these areas is the final result from a year-long process. This …
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