The Antiguan nonprofit, formerly the Elkhorn Marine Conservancy, says 84% of the corals planted at its restoration sites survived, and that five of the 15 species it grows are critically endangered. Read more here. via SEVENSEAS Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org Share with your networks

Job description The Department of Coastal Systems (COS) at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ-Texel) is looking for a highly motivated early career postdoctoral researcher to help develop a pilot-scale seagrass nursery that will support long-term, large-scale ecosystem restoration. We are looking for an experimental scientist with a background in aquatic or marine […]

Job description PhD position on bio-optics, in the North Sea POWER (Progress in Offshore Wind Ecological Research) consortium The Department of Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) – location Yerseke of NI...

Job description We are looking for an enthusiastic post-doc (2 years) within the MONS project to study the transfer of zooplankton to higher trophic levels, including fish and gelatinous taxa, in a changing North Sea. THE INSTITUTE NWO-NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is the Dutch national oceanographic institute and principally performs academically excellent […]

Job description The Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ-Texel) is looking for a highly motivated assistant with expertise in molecular microbiology, particularly in the extraction and purification of RNA. This position is part of a larger project designed to understand the bacteria responsible for nucleoside-bacteriohopanepolyol (Nu-BHP) […]

We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2027 Deep-Sea Expedition Leadership Master Class! Applications are due October 1, 2026. Please find more information on the COBRA website. The centerpiece education activity of COBRA is a “Master Class” that trains early career researchers (ECRs) in deep-sea expedition planning from start to […]

Background The Paleoclimate Dynamics section of the AWI in Bremerhaven, Germany, is welcoming applications for a position focused on future climate simulations within the ERC project NatClim (Predicting the Natural Future of Earth’s Climate). We are looking for a paleoclimate modelling scientist to join the NatClim team to provide a hypothetical natural baseline of Earth’s […]

Background The Arctic Ocean is an important part of the global climate system and is currently changing at a dramatic rate. However, Arctic observations are still limited, and multiple datasets have not been analysed in a synergetic way. In particular, strong sea ice melt is related to changes in upper ocean stratification, which, for cold […]

They are! And the recordings are posted here. Scroll down on the page to find and search the recordings of 13+ years of webinar recordings from leaders in the marine conservation and management field. Please contact Sarah at sarah@octogroup.org if you have any questions. via OCTO Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to […]

Reef Resilience Network has compiled relevant information on how to prepare MPAs for Coral Bleaching events, and how to prepare Restoration projects after those events, due to the upcoming of el Niño Event. Read more here. via RRN Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences to share? Send it to info_at_nf-pogo-alumni.org Share with your […]

Guest: Julia Rose, Coral Restoration Program Manager, TNC in Hawai’i   Description: On this episode, Julia talks about her experiences performing coral bleaching monitoring during the 2015-2016 El Niño and mass coral bleaching in Hawai’i event and how they have influenced ose experiences influenced her decisions and actions in the ensuring years since. She shares the reality of her personal experience […]

Webinar: Designing High Seas MPAs that work: Practical solutions for monitoring, control and surveillance Presented by: Klaudija Cremers, Julien Rochette, and Alexandra Oliveira Pinto of IDDRI Date/Ti...

Our next webinar is on Thurs, October 1st 12 – 1 PM and will feature a panel of speakers from the Ocean Protection Council. Each month, we have moderated panel conversations with staff from key state entities involved in coastal or ocean management. Panelists provide a glimpse into their organization’s mission, the role they play, […]

The MPA Solutions Hub is a platform of practical tools and structured guidance to support evidence-based actions and long-term resilience of MPAs and networks. The open-access Hub brings together practical tools and resources covering MPA planning, stakeholder engagement, ecosystem service valuation, financing, governance, and management. On 30 September 2026 from 14:00–16:00 CEST, Blue4all will host […]

Published 21 September in Communications Earth and Environment, this open-access study looks at how spring phytoplankton blooms respond to ocean alkalinity enhancement, one of the leading marine carbon dioxide removal approaches. The findings point to thresholds beyond which bloom dynamics shift. Read more here. via C E&E Have any news or opportunity in ocean sciences […]

An open-access paper in Coral Reefs, published 18 September, examines how marine heatwaves affect the survival of small coral colonies. The authors report that vulnerability varies by colony size and by taxon, which matters for how recruitment and recovery are modelled after bleaching events. Read more here. via SN Have any news or opportunity in […]

The Women’s Aquatic Network (WAN) is inviting original water-themed designs for its next sticker, which will be printed and may also appear on other WAN merchandise. Designs do not need to include the WAN name and must be submitted as a PNG file through the contest form. The winner receives a one-year WAN membership, and […]

A Curtin-led team combined museum specimens with gene sequencing to confirm that two rock oysters from opposite ends of the Indo-Pacific are separate species. Along the way, they recorded something nobody had documented before: a reef built by one of them on the Western Australian coast. Read the article here. via SEVENSEAS Have any news […]

Are you a student from a SEA-EU Alliance university? Apply for one of the 11 available scholarships and attend this international training programme free of charge (full tuition fee waiver worth €750). Scholarship applications are open until 15 October 2026. We would like to remind you that registration remains open for the “Decarbonization, Green Corridors” […]

The European Maritime Day (EMD), organised by DG MARE in cooperation with the local hosts, is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. The programme showcases plenary sessions with keynote speeches on the latest developments of the European maritime policies, workshops […]

As the international community approaches the halfway point towards implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the focus is increasingly shifting from negotiating global commitments to demonstrating how they can be delivered in practice.  The EU plays a central role in this transition. Through its environmental legislation, international development cooperation, biodiversity finance and strategic partnerships, the […]

This DTO-BioFlow Matchmaking Event will explore innovative subsea image analysis services and their applications in the Digital Twin Ocean. The quickly rising demand to monitor the ocean with autonomous techniques and computer vision methods has led to the development of SUBSIM, the subsea image analysis service offered by the Digital Twin Ocean. This webinar will introduce the […]

Join the Global Ocean Oxygen Network (UNESCO-IOC Expert Working Group GO2NE) for the latest session of its webinar series on ocean deoxygenation. The webinar series features presentations by two ocean oxygen scientists, followed by moderated discussion sessions. The speakers for this session are: Cesar Pacherres from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark who will speak about ‘Microscale […]

As part of EU Ocean Week, the European Ocean Research and Education Alliance (EOREA) is holding a side event at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral. Marine research, education and innovation have a key role to play in strengthening Europe’s preparedness and resilience. This event will bring together European experts and stakeholders […]

The final event of the Horizon Europe project SYMBIOREM (Symbiotic, circular bioremediation systems and biotechnology solutions for improved environmental, economic and social sustainability in pollution control) will bring together a wide range of stakeholders active in the environmental biotechnology and bioremediation sector. Researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and NGOs representatives will gather to discuss the results and the future potential of the […]

EPCO is looking for an Officer to support the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO) and EPB’s activities in the EU-funded projects POLARIN, SYNCHRONY, and Beyond Arctic PASSION. Location: Umeå, Sweden Salary:  SEK 45,000–51,000/month (gross), depending on experience, with annual salary reviews in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The EPB currently operates under the collective […]

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 and restoration”. This webinar links to EMB Future Science Brief […]

On 22 and 23 September, the EMB Working Group on including Coastal and Arctic processes into the Digital Twin Ocean (DTO) kicked-off. This Working Group will provide strategic guidance to policymakers, funders, and practitioners on the state-of-the art for understanding and predicting coastal processes in Europe and integrating them into the DTO. The Working Group will […]

New research has revealed a surprising ally in coral recovery: damselfish. Scientists found that wounded corals living alongside yellowtail damselfish healed faster, with recovery rates increasing by up to 55%. Researchers are still investigating exactly how the fish help; possibilities include supplying nutrients, improving water flow and cleaning wounds. The findings highlight how protecting coral-dwelling […]

The Falkland Islands are home to remarkably intact marine ecosystems, supporting penguins, whales, seals, kelp forests and a globally important squid fishery. But plans to strengthen protection of these waters have been put on hold as the islands reconsider a controversial proposal for large-scale salmon farming. The proposal, first put forward in 2019, could eventually see […]

Webinar: The Community Voice Method: Amplifying community voices in decision making processes Presented by: Amdeep Sanghera and Emily Bunce of Marine Conservation Society, UK Date/Time: Tuesday, September 29, 11 am US EDT/8 am US PDT/3 pm UTC/4 pm BST/5 pm CEST Description: For marine conservation initiatives to be effective and ethical, it is crucial that the views and ideas […]

The MARBEFES Autumn School, “The MARBEFES Toolbox: from marine biodiversity to societal value,” will take place from October 27–29, 2026, in Lecce, Italy, and will cover ecological assessment, socio-cultural and economic valuation, cross-cutting decision-support tools, and their uptake in real management settings. Over three days, participants will move from measuring and valuing marine biodiversity to […]

A new guide presents a framework to support the integration of marine protected areas (MPAs) into maritime spatial planning (MSP). Drawing on a review of MSP processes in Europe, the framework covers three stages of the planning process: pre-planning, planning, and implementation. At each stage, it combines Strategic Environmental Assessment, a criteria checklist, and strategic […]

The sixth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC6) will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 22–27 March 2027 and is inviting contributions from local communities, associations, public and quasi-public institutions, NGOs, technical and financial partners, researchers, practitioners, and other individuals working on marine and coastal conservation. Contributions should relate to one of four conference themes: […]

Project PLAnT (“Planning for Sustainable Ocean Use in Antarctica under Global Environmental Change”) has recently launched the Antarctic Participatory Mapping initiative. This initiative invites members of the Antarctic scientific community to collectively identify marine and coastal places of importance and value for scientific research and other ocean use sectors in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean […]

Presented by: Nur Arafeh Dalmau, Carolina Olguin Jacobson, and Fiorenza Micheli with the Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability Hopkins Marine Station Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28, 1 pm US EDT/10 am US PDT/5 pm UTC/6 pm CET Description: Kelp forests are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems on the planet, supporting extraordinary biodiversity and coastal communities […]

Application Information Applications for this meeting must be submitted by February 21, 2027. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to […]

A new edition of “On Being a Scientist: A Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research” reflects the evolution of the scientific enterprise since the last version published in 2009, introducing students and early-career researchers to the fundamental values that guide responsible research. Find out more here. via National Academies Have any news […]

Name of College/Department: College of Agricultural Sciences – Department of Botany and Plant Pathology Location: Oregon State University – Corvallis, Oregon Open and close dates: Open: September 23, 2026. Close: November 15, 2026 Preferred position start date: March 2027 (but negotiable) Summary: (1.0 FTE; 12-months) The Behrenfeld lab studies phytoplankton ecology and physiology using tools ranging from […]

This conference will bring together Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) authorities, international organisations, experts, and stakeholders from around the world to share knowledge and explore the future of MSP. Organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO and the European Commission, the conference will provide a space to discuss priority topics and actions for the MSPglobal […]

This event will present some of the innovations developed and tested through the EU-funded EVERYFISH project for observing, quantifying and documenting the fishing process post-catch. Technologies such as the CatchScanner, CatchMonitor, CatchWAM, CatchWatch, CatchHawk, CatchS3ID, CatchSnap, CatchPelSep and more will be showcased by the researchers, technology providers and industry representatives who have collaborated in the project. The […]

The OceanPrediction DCC Global Hybrid Event 2026 will bring together a dynamic global community working at the forefront of ocean forecasting, from regional teams and scientists to early career professionals, institutions, and partners. This is an opportunity to connect across regions, share advances, and shape the future of ocean prediction. In partnership with the ECOP […]

Open Science supports innovation via a transparent dissemination of knowledge and has taken roots as one of the key principles in science communication in Europe. Intellectual property protection tools also aim to reward and incentivise innovation, but through means that may seem contrasting to Open Science values. The need to find synergies in applying both […]

The Ocean Week 2026 will take place in Brussels from 28 September to 4 October 2026, featuring policy debates, exhibitions, and events dedicated to marine conservation and the health of Europe’s seas. The week includes events on the socio-economic case for MPAs, fisheries, aquaculture, maritime decarbonisation and perspectives on the EU Arctic Strategy, among others. Check […]

This webinar will present the key findings of the new Marine Thematic Report prepared for the European Commission by the EU Business & Biodiversity Platform. The report explores the evolving landscape of tools, metrics, and initiatives used to assess marine biodiversity impacts, and highlights what is needed to strengthen measurement, support decision-making, and drive meaningful action. The webinar […]

ENSTA is a higher education and research institution under the supervision of the Ministry of the defense. The school’s mission is to train civil and military engineering students, as well as highly qualified executives and PhD graduates for the public and private sectors, particularly in the fields of defence and security, transport, energy, maritime activities, digital […]

The Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) is the framework of reference of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP). As part of the strategic co-design, you are invited to contribute to the update of the current SRIA (2024-2026) by replying to this consultation. The consultation is open to all interested stakeholders as well as the partners of the […]

As the UN Ocean Decade reaches its mid-term, the GOOS Ocean Observing Co-Design community is reflecting on the processes that have driven its progress in embedding co-design principles into global ocean observing efforts. The newly published GOOS brief contains a set of practical lessons and recommendations that will help guide the implementation of co-design for ocean […]