Love the ocean and want to make a difference? Join The Marine Diaries’ passionate team of volunteers. Their remote roles offer opportunities to gain skills and experience, contribute to ocean education, showcase your work and connect with a diverse community working across conservation, filmmaking, research and more. Roles are flexible, requiring around four hours a […]

A new peer-reviewed study highlights the vital role wild animals play in regulating Earth’s climate. From dugongs supporting carbon storage in seagrass meadows to tigers influencing forest ecosystems, wildlife helps maintain healthy, carbon-rich habitats. Backed by a scientific consensus endorsed by over 350 researchers, the findings call for governments to recognise wildlife conservation and restoration […]

The world’s largest penguin colony has suffered a dramatic decline, with new surveys revealing a 63% reduction in chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands between 2011 and 2025. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey are investigating the decline, with warming Southern Ocean waters and changes in krill availability among the […]

In Ukraine’s Danube Delta, rewilding is helping restore ecosystems while bringing hope to communities affected by war. A documentary by award-winning filmmaker Emmanuel Rondeau follows efforts to reintroduce large herbivores, including water buffalo, wild horses and deer, to restore wetlands and steppe habitats. Beyond ecological recovery, the film explores nature’s healing power, from war veterans […]

Why does being near water often make us feel calmer, happier and more connected to the world around us? The concept of a ‘Blue Mind’  describes the restorative effects of spending time in, on or around water. Drawing on scientific research, the idea explores how the ocean, rivers and lakes can influence our attention, emotions […]

Marine educator Eve Taylor of Living Porpoisefully has made a free 10-minute virtual beach exploration, filmed at low tide on Jekyll Island, Georgia, featuring live sand dollars and other shoreline finds. It comes with three printable colouring pages and a fact sheet for families, classrooms and homeschoolers, with the colouring pages aimed at ages 4 […]

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 how the world is working to understand and protect them. […]

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, the symposium will bring together, researchers, industry, policymakers and operational […]

This online training session will introduce the NECCTON project and its innovative outcomes from marine ecosystem modelling. Through a series of expert presentations and a live demonstration, particip...

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 Fidge of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Youth Task […]

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 Agreement. It will focus on basic functions and operational requirements of […]

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 value, what their requirements and limitations are, and how they […]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO has published the third volume of its MSPglobal Data Toolbox series which provides guidance on “How to use Cumlative Impact Assessment for Marine Spatial Planning“. The publication is a forward-looking resource that supports more consistent, transparent, and evidence-based MSP by improving how data are used throughout the CIA workflow […]

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 most direct ways climate change affects ocean biodiversity. Past events […]

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 am US PST/3 pm UTC/3 pm WET/4 pm CET Description: Taking […]

The 10th edition of the Copernicus Marine Ocean State Report has been published this week. The OSR10 highlights how science helps us understand what’s happening in the ocean and why, and how that knowledge can inform decision-making to help society adapt. From ocean monitoring and ocean science to sustainable ocean stewardship, the OSR10 traces the […]

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 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 interactive Q&A discussion. The event will be one hour long, […]

For Othandwayo, growing up in Cape Town’s Imizamo Yethu, the ocean was once simply part of the landscape. Through Ocean School and learning to surf, it has become a source of confidence, belonging and resilience. In this moving short film, she reflects on overcoming fear in the water, finding friendship and freedom, and learning to […]

Ten years after scallop dredging was banned in the waters around Scotland’s Summer Isles, marine life is showing a dramatic recovery. The 600-square-kilometre Wester Ross Marine Protected Area was established following a community-led campaign by local people, divers, activists and small-scale fishers concerned about decades of damage to the seabed. At the heart of the area […]

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 […]