Events

The following event has been organised to support the public consultation on the Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind. The consultation events are an opportunity to learn about the Scottish Government’s proposed Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind, and conclusions from our impact assessments, including, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and partial Business and Regulatory Impact […]

The following event has been organised to support the public consultation on the Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind. The consultation events are an opportunity to learn about the Scottish Government’s proposed Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind, and conclusions from our impact assessments, including, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and partial Business and Regulatory Impact […]

We are delighted to be joined by Marine Energy Test Area (META) and the ORE Catapult Marine Energy Engineering Centre (MEECE) for the next webinar in our series. This session will explore the current landscape of the marine energy industry in Wales and a deep dive into the practical experience of at-sea testing.

Intro to stewardship, planning, and the MEDIN framework

This presentation provides an overview of marine data stewardship and introduces the MEDIN Framework as a foundation for best practice in marine data management. It outlines the principles of effective stewardship, the importance of standardisation, and how MEDIN supports the marine community in making data more discoverable, accessible, and reusable.

The transition to a sustainable energy future depends on our industry. SPE Offshore Europe helps the offshore energy value chain to accelerate the transition to a better energy future by uniting the power of expertise, knowledge and innovative technology to drive progress. OE is a platform for collaboration, progress and results, designed by the industry for […]

Gain practical and theoretical insights into the use of cutting-edge scientific robotics, across aerial, air-sea and marine platforms, for monitoring rapidly changing environments. Designed for a wide range of stakeholders, this course is ideal whether you're just starting out, looking to improve current operations, or aiming to reduce operational costs without compromising data quality or […]

For over a decade, Digital Aerial Surveys (DAS) have become the standard method to monitor seabirds and marine mammals around offshore wind farms and much beyond. They are fast and cost-efficient. By covering large areas in short time DAS are the best option for marine wildlife monitoring. While standardization and keeping the method constant is […]

The conference will take place at the VidaMar Resort Hotel Congress Center, a premier seaside location on the southern coast of Madeira. Regular registration closes 7 July 2025. Late registration closes 15 August 2025

Tidalites 2025 – the 11th International Congress on Tidal Dynamics and Sedimentology (9-11 September 2025, Liverpool): Abstract submission deadline: June 12, 2025. Registration closes: July 23, 2025 More information about the conference is available below. Please feel free to reach out (tidalites_2025@liverpool.ac.uk) if you have any questions or need additional information. This interdisciplinary conference invites research on all aspects of tidal systems, including tidal hydrodynamics, […]

Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, UK This event will bring together ocean sustainability and finance specialists to explore how capital can be directed toward sustainable investment. Through dialogue and collaboration between these communities, the conference will catalyse opportunities for financing solutions that protect and restore ocean health, generate equitable outcomes for communities, and ensure […]

This two-day gathering will bring together researchers, practitioners, community partners, and policymakers from across the UK to explore how we can co-create resilient coastal futures.

Data standards and real-world marine applications

This presentation offers a practical introduction to the MEDIN Marine Data Standards and Guidelines, designed to support consistent, high-quality marine data management. It will outline the purpose and structure of the standards, explain how they promote interoperability and data reuse, and demonstrate their relevance across a range of marine sectors.

Join us for our September Coast-R Webinar, where we’ll be joined by Dr. Charlie Thompson, Director of the Channel Coastal Observatory at the University of Southampton Charlie is the Director of the Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), part of the National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP) of England, and an Associate Professor in Sediment […]

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network is delighted to host the National Postdoctoral Conference on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at the British Academy in London. The event will run from 10:30 to 16:30, followed by a drink’s reception until 18:30. This free event and is open to ECRs from SHAPE and STEM disciplines.

Registration is now live for our first ever Policy Engagement Essentials training workshop jointly delivered by The Scottish Government, The Scottish Parliament and The Scottish Policy & Research Exchange. Date: Monday September 22nd 10.00-12.30 online via Teams. Register via Typeform here. The purpose of the workshop is to provide essential context and understanding on how, […]

On September 24th and 25th, MIKE-users are encouraged to gather at the  Moat House (Acton Trussell, Staffordshire) to engage in presentations and networking opportunities. This one-and-a-half-day event will generate unique insights into marine and coastal environmental consulting markets, while simultaneously providing participants the chance to learn the latest software advancements from DHI. Registrants are encouraged to present […]

The MarinePlan Final Event will be an online webinar series consisting of two parts. Part 1 will take place on the 29th September, 2025 from 14:00-17:30 (CET), and Part 2 will take place on the 30th September, 2025 from 14:00-17:30 (CET). See full agenda here. This event is open for everyone to join and will […]

As pressures on our marine environments intensify, there is a growing need for thresholds that can guide decision-making and support the achievement of Good Environmental Status (GES) under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). At the request of the EU (DG ENV), ICES is advancing technical work on threshold-setting for seafloor condition indicators (D6C3 and […]

Scottish Cultivated Shellfish – Planning for the Future Coran Halls, Oban The Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers invites all those interested in bivalve shellfish cultivation and seafood to join us in Oban to appreciate all things shellfish!  

The Source to Sea: Working Across Landscapes conference will explore the interconnectedness of lochs, rivers, oceans and their contributing watersheds/catchments, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to managing these ecosystems holistically. The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy has set an ambitious goal for Scotland to become Nature Positive by 2030 and to have restored and regenerated biodiversity […]

OES-Environmental is hosting a public webinar, “Supporting Consenting Processes for Marine Renewable Energy: International Perspectives” from 8:00-9:30am PDT (3:00-4:30pm UTC) on October 2, 2025. The webinar will include presentations from OES-Environmental, The Crown Estate, and AZTI.

The general objective of the course is to train scientists and practitioners in the FBIT methodology for assessing the impacts of disturbance (in particular bottom trawling) on invertebrate seabed communities at a (sub)regional scale. This benthic community trait-based methodology is widely used in ICES WGs and has underpinned ICES advice to the EU for use […]

Sea Scotland is an annual conference series which has been held since 2016 and aims to bring together the marine community and facilitate debate on critical issues facing the marine environment in Scotland. Sea Scotland 2025 will reflect on the upcoming Scottish Election in 2026. All of the main parties have been invited to send […]

In this talk Dr Neil Banas will sketch how Tsing’s work on precarity and problems of scale might change our perspective on climate-driven declines in the food chain supporting UK wild salmon and seabirds, suggest new quantitative modelling approaches, and call our attention to possible refugia and modes of resilience.

Join us for the Highland Climate Conference on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, hosted by the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub and supported by the Scottish Government.

Coran Halls, Oban The SSIA Conference 2025 brings together global experts to foster cooperation across the entire seaweed value chain - from sustainable harvesting to innovative applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed. This year's theme, "Cooperation and Collaboration," emphasizes the power of collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities in marine biomass utilisation.

Understanding wellbeing in the fishing industry requires a dynamic approach that captures the complex interplay of economic, social, and environmental factors. This research applies scenario-based modelling to explore how targeted changes influence system behaviour and to simulate responses under diverse conditions. Building on previous cognitive mapping work with Scottish nephrops fishers, the study applies participatory […]

Don’t miss this opportunity to upskill in multivariate analysis and experimental design, led by the leading recognised experts in PRIMER and PERMANOVA methods. Come and join us IN PERSON in October 2025 at The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) in Plymouth, UK, where Distinguished Professor Emerita Marti J. Anderson will present courses […]

Join the most important conference connecting the digital innovators of the European agri-food sector

We are excited to announce the next Commonwealth Clean Ocean Alliance webinar,  Using Remote Sensing for Detecting Marine Plastic Pollution: Need, Barriers, Challenges and Innovative Technologies.  Date and Time: Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 UK Time (Check local time here). Register: The webinar will build on research commissioned by the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging programme, exploring […]