10 February, 2026
Ocean and Human Health Conference Joint Statement
The international conference “Ocean and Human Health”, organised by the Portuguese Ocean Decade Committee, took place on 11-12 December 2025 in Lisbon, bringing together experts and decision-makers from multiple countries to reflect on the relationship between the Ocean and Human Health. The event provided a multidisciplinary …
10 February, 2026
Ocean Data Survey
This Ocean Data Survey is officially part of the UN Ocean Decade. The aim is to investigate the use of Ocean data, technology and knowledge by actors involved in Ocean-related negotiations and policy-making. Please participate to contribute your experiences and needs for a more sustainable and equitable access …
10 February, 2026
Gender Equality requirements in the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme
The Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality in Research and Innovation in its 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme, making it a cross-cutting priority and introducing strengthened provisions. The goal is to improve the European research and innovation system by creating an equal work environment where everyone …
9 February, 2026
Re-watch the latest ECOPs Wednesdays webinar: The work of the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) with a focus on fellowship programmes and the process for Global Reporting
On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, EMB and its Young Ambassadors hosted the latest ECOP Wednesday series event on the topic of “The work of DOALOS with a focus on fellowship programmes opportunities and the Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the …
9 February, 2026
Rewilding Earth Podcast: Coral Reef Restoration
Rewilding Earth heads to the frontlines of coral reef rewilding with Sam Teicher, co-founder of Coral Vita. Coral reefs cover a fraction of the ocean but support a quarter of marine life. This conversation explores active, large-scale restoration, the rise of a restoration economy, and …
9 February, 2026
Oceans Initiative – Science Meets Storytelling
On the misty shores of the Pacific Northwest, SeaLegacy founders Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier follow Oceans Initiative as they work to save a critically endangered population of orcas. Their research uncovers the threats these whales face and the solutions that could give them a …
9 February, 2026
Scientists Begin Unprecedented Tests on Thwaites Glacier
Scientists have begun an unprecedented expedition to directly study the heart of Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier – often called the “Doomsday Glacier” due to its outsized influence on global sea levels. After a challenging three-week voyage and waits for safe conditions, the international research team has …
6 February, 2026
Survey on user need for oceanic profiling LiDAR
An ESA-funded project focused on a feasibility study for a spaceborne polarized blue-green (486/532 nm) oceanic profiling LiDAR mission is being coordinated by Cédric Jamet (LOG/ULCO) and involving partners from CNR (Italy), University of Basilicata (Italy), University of Bremen (Germany) and University of Warsaw (Poland). …
5 February, 2026
2026 Blue Park nominees announced
Marine Conservation Institute has announced the 2026 Blue Park nominees: Banc-des-Américains Marine Protected Area, Canada; Aire et Territoire du Patrimoine Autochtone Communautaire de Kawawana, Sénégal; Parc National de Mananara-Nord, Madagascar; Parc National de Nosy Hara, Madagascar; Parc National de Nosy Tanihely, Madagascar; Áreas Marinas Protegidas de …
4 February, 2026
New MOOC on working with communities for fairer, more effective and sustainable conservation
A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) – “Communities and conservation Understanding and integrating communities for fairer, more effective and sustainable conservation” provides a clear framework for working with local communities around protected areas and is based on up-to-date, inclusive approaches that can be applied …