14 October, 2026
Call to Action: Marine Site-Specific Conservation Objectives (SSCOs) – Deadline 16 October 2026
Topic: Contribute to effectively protecting marine habitats and species by defining their objectives and thereby facilitating the setting of the right conservation measures which should lead to the improvement of marine biodiversity. Description: Eklipse is inviting experts to review and validate the scientific parameters for …
8 October, 2026
Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays SEAMOUNTS: Building an International Science Seamounts – 09 October 2026, Online
Seamounts- the towering underwater volcanoes that make up roughly a fifth of the ocean floor- are among the most vital yet least understood ecosystems on Earth. This session brings together researchers from three continents to share what we´re learning about these hidden biodiversity hotspots and …
8 October, 2026
SOOS Symposium 2027 – 06 – 10 September 2027, Naples, Italy
The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Symposium returns in 2027, bringing the international Southern Ocean Community together in Naples, Italy, from 6–10 September 2027 (with side meetings and associated events expected between 4–11 September). Hosted by the University of Naples ‘Parthenope’ and Marche Polytechnic University, …
8 October, 2026
Webinar: Empowering Youth to Conserve their Coastal Wetlands – Education, Communication, and Partnership in the Indo-Pacific – 17 November 2026, Online
Webinar: Empowering Youth to Conserve their Coastal Wetlands – Education, Communication, and Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Presented by: Mary Mar E. Jaleco of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Matthew Vincent Tabilog of Mangrove Matters Philippines and Youth Engaged in Wetlands (YEW), and Phebe …
7 October, 2026
Webinar: Designing the BBNJ Clearing-House Mechanism: Basic Functions across the Agreement – 15 October 2026, Online
Leading up to the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP1), the High Seas Alliance and partners are organising a series of virtual technical workshops bringing together technical experts, future users and BBNJ negotiators. The first session will focus on basic functions across the …
7 October, 2026
Webinar: Opportunities and limitations of emerging marine monitoring approaches: drones and satellites – 09 October 2026, Online
Emerging technologies and approaches such as drone-based remote sensing, satellite observations, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), are increasingly being used to complement conventional marine monitoring programmes. However, knowledge gaps remain regarding the conditions under which these approaches provide the greatest added …
7 October, 2026
Watching the ocean before the heat arrives: Coordinated marine heatwave monitoring for the 2026-27 El Niño – 03 December 2026, Online
Webinar: Watching the ocean before the heat arrives: Coordinated marine heatwave monitoring for the 2026-27 El Niño Presented by: Amanda Bates of the University of Victoria Date/Time: Thursday, December 3, Noon US EST/9 am US PST/5 pm UTC Description: Marine heatwaves are one of the …
7 October, 2026
The Antarctic Ocean Use Survey: A participatory mapping process to engage the Antarctic research community – 04 November 2026, Online
Webinar: The Antarctic Ocean Use Survey: A participatory mapping process to engage the Antarctic research community Presented by: Catarina Frazão Santos of the University of Lisbon and Peter Menzies of the University of California, Santa Barbara Date/Time: Wednesday, November 4, at 10 am US EST/7 …
5 October, 2026
EMB Science webinar: Mapping key marine habitats in the Mediterranean – 15 October 2026, Online
On Thursday 15 October 2026, EMB will host its 64th Third Thursday Science Webinar featuring Dr. Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Prof. Simonetta Fraschetti, who will present the topic of “Mapping key marine habitats in the Mediterranean: from fragmented records to a basin-wide evidence base for conservation …
5 October, 2026
ECOP Wednesdays: From Seaweed Science to Blue Innovation: Building Regenerative Aquaculture in the Mediterranean – 07 October 2026, Online
On Wednesday 7 October 2026, EMB and its Young Ambassadors will host the next ECOP Wednesday webinar on the topic of “From Seaweed Science to Blue Innovation: Building Regenerative Aquaculture in the Mediterranean”. The session will feature Beatriz Castelar as a speaker, followed by an …