Presented by: Rohani Ambo Rappe of Hasanuddin University and Jennifer Verduin of Murdoch University Description: Seagrass meadows are vital to food security, livelihoods, and coastal resilience across the Indo-Pacific. They provide gleaning and small-scale fishing opportunities for the region's most food-insecure households, as well as essential habitat for commercial fisheries. They also protect coastal communities by reducing wave energy and erosion, buffering storm surges, stabilizing sediments, and filtering pollutants, pathogens, and excess nutrients to improve water quality. Greater Southeast Asian has the largest global extent of tropical seagrass, but over half is degraded. Restoration projects are underway across the region, with varying degrees of success. A recent synthesis of this work identified several factors—including species, restoration methods, light levels, wave energy, and water depth—that are associated with greater survival and establishment of restored seagrass. In this webinar seagrass restoration experts Dr. Rohani Ambo-Rappe and Dr. Jennifer Verduin will share lessons from two of the most extensive and well-studied seagrass restoration programs in the region, including: • The use of simple, low-cost restoration methods in the Spermonde Archipelago, South Sulawesi, Indonesia • Work to replant foundational seagrass species in partnership with Indigenous traditional owners in Shark Bay, Western Australia. The presenters will discuss why seagrass loss occurred, describe the restoration approaches used and their successes and challenges, and share lessons learned about what works, what doesn’t, and why. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A, providing attendees an opportunity to ask the presenters questions. Subtitles will be available in over 30 languages. Hosted by: OCTO with support from the NOAA National MPA Center

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Job title: PhD Candidate in Deep Learning Enhanced FSI analysis of Modular Floating Structures (307151), Employer: NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026

Conserving the wildlife and habitats of Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary through scientific research, environmental education, and community-based conservation.

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Emerging Biomolecular Technologies for the Observation and Management of Marine Life These webinars focus on the science that underpins the various European Marine Board publications or activities and: • Are 1 hour long • Are held on the third Thursday of every month at 13:00 Brussels time. • Include a maximum of 30 minutes presentation and time for questions and discussion.

Our Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) consist of several organizational units providing service to EMBL investigators. Working under supervision, you will be involved in the daily care, welfare checks and general husbandry of different mostly aquatic species and their environment. You will perform basic experimental procedures and keep necessary records. Your role: As part of a team you will be accountable for performing a full range of tasks involved in the care of various laboratory species and their environment (including, but not exclusively jellyfish, soil microbes, Nematostella, laboratory fish). You will report to the Marine Facility Supervisor. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Adhering to EMBL regulations and policies on the use of animals and other species in research Monitoring of environmental conditions in assigned areas Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records Preparation of food and feeding of various species Cleaning and maintenance of their living environment Provision of technical and experimental support to scientists who use laboratory animals for research Participation in the weekend duty rotation You have: Experience in a similar facility, preferably marine or aquatic Good interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team member in a complex environment Positive attitude towards learning and developing new skills High level of flexibility Ability to follow instructions and very good attention to detail Basic computer skills Ability to communicate in English in a professional environment Knowledge of German is advantageous Contract length: 3 years, renewable to a maximum of 9 years. Salary: Grade 3 or 4, monthly salary starting from EUR 3.534,47 (after tax, and before 12.99% EMBL social security deductions) plus other paid benefits. Why join us EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy. Enjoy lots of benefits: Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, monthly family and child allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Flexible working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays Campus life: Free shuttle bus (some sites only), on-site library, subsidised on-site cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here What else you need to know EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds. How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date. Closing Date 15/09/2026 Whether you're a scientist, IT specialist, accountant or administrator, you'll help us tackle the challenges of improving human health & biodiversity in the face of climate change on a global scale. Please visit this page to find out more about the benefits at EMBL. No problem. Our special status enables us to hire talented individuals from across the globe. So far we have 76 nationalities. We would love to make it 77! Click here Click here Cannot find what you're looking for? Create an account by signing up using the sign in button at the top right of this page. Once you have an account click on Job Alerts just below where you clicked to sign in.

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The Scottish Learning Fund enables early-stage and small community-based marine conservation groups in Scotland to learn from each other, build networks and develop new skills.

Presented by: David Carrasco Rivera of the University of Queensland and Amelia Wenger of the Wildlife Conservation Society Description: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are central to global efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. Yet emerging evidence indicates that nearly three-quarters of MPAs are exposed to sewage pollution, with typical pollution levels inside protected areas often substantially higher than in surrounding unprotected waters. Drawing on a global assessment of more than 16,000 MPAs – including detailed analysis of 1,855 tropical coastal MPAs across six regions – this webinar examines patterns of total nitrogen exposure from wastewater and the implications for coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove forests associated with these MPAs. Results reveal marked regional disparities with the highest pollution loads in parts of East Africa and the Middle East and North Africa – underscoring the need for context-specific wastewater management strategies. The findings point to a critical gap in current conservation policy – area-based protection alone cannot achieve biodiversity or resilience goals if land-based pollution remains unaddressed. This session will explore why wastewater pollution reduction must be integrated into 30x30 implementation to achieve effective conservation aims, while simultaneously strengthening ecosystem health, climate resilience, and the wellbeing of coastal communities. Hosted by: OCTO

Our Shared Ocean – Mobility and Travel Grants 2026

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On Thursday 20 August 2026, EMB will host its 63rd Third Thursday Science Webinar featuring Dr. Julie Robidart, who will present the topic of "Emerging Biomolecular Technologies for the Observation and Management of Marine Life".

On 16 September 2026, five marine restoration start-ups and spin-offs will take the stage at the WAVEMAKER Marine Conservation Startup Award in Berlin to pitch their ventures to an expert jury and an audience of industry leaders, researchers and public authorities from across the blue economy.   Hosted by the SUBMARINER Network and funded by EIT Water, with support from the Poul Due Jensen Foundation (Grundfos Foundation), the award celebrates business ideas that are making marine protection and nature restoration more efficient and effective.  Any European start-up and spin-off working in this field can apply, and five finalists will be selected for the award ceremony. Of those, three winners will receive a one-year membership to EIT Water, the new EU innovation community for the water sector. The membership opens doors to funding opportunities, business support and partners across Europe. The first-place winner will go on to the European WAVEMAKER final at the EIT Water Launch Event in Málaga on 15 October 2026, competing with regional winners from across the continent for the European title and a EUR 5,000 prize.  The award ceremony takes place immediately after the kick-off of SPHERE, an EU Mission Ocean project on marine protection and co-organiser of this event, coordinated by s.Pro Sustainable Projects. It is a unique opportunity to meet and network with more than 15 restoration partners from nine countries across Europe, experts from the MPA-Community Network, and other organisations shaping the future of marine restoration.  What applying involves  The application form asks for short details about you and your venture, followed by five open-ended questions, each limited to 1,000 words. Completing the form takes approximately one hour, so we recommend preparing your answers in advance, as the form does not save progress. These are the five questions: What problem do you address, and why does it matter for marine protection and restoration? What is your solution, what makes it innovative, and how does it differ from existing approaches? Focus on how your solution works and what is new about it. What measurable impact will your solution have on water and sustainability, and how will you measure it? Focus on the environmental outcomes your solution delivers, the numbers you expect, and how you will measure them. How viable and scalable is your business model? Who are your customers, and what is your competitive positioning? Who is on your team, what relevant expertise do you bring, and what progress have you made so far (prototype, pilots, partnerships)?  Alongside the five questions you will also asked to upload your pitch deck as a single PDF. The deck supports your written answers and helps the evaluators understand your venture in more depth.   Submit your application by 20 August 2026 via the application form. The five finalists will be notified by 31 August 2026. They will receive expert mentoring ahead of the event and a contribution towards their travel costs to Berlin. Would you like to join the audience, meet Europe's marine restoration community and hear five ventures pitch live? Register your interest at info@submariner-network.eu. 

The Applied Coastal and Marine Management MSc at UCC offers theory, practice, and technical skills relevant to the needs of sustainable coastal and marine governance.