Events

Webinar by Takaaki Iwai Fisheries are internationally crucial in food supply, so it is important to understand the origin of mathematical models used in the field. Kuzma Kirillovich Tereshchenko (1893-1930), who had a career background in politics, published a paper on bream (Abramis brama) population in 1917. This influenced famous On the Question of the […]

Do you need to build your skills in qualitative research methods? Are you planning to conduct research interviews…but you’ve not had any training? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, you need the Qualitative Methods for Conservation course running online at the end of April. Qualitative research methods such as interviews or focus […]

Join this free webinar to discover three secrets of social science to prompt the sorts of discussions, skills and respect which could transform the way nature conservation works and therefore the impact it has.

This online workshop and clinic will explore how you can effectively include citizens in your research programmes and why citizen engagement is crucial to Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI).

The European Commission’s Info Day will present the research and innovation topics proposed under the Work Programme 2025 of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. The event will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to learn more about the funding options under the new work programme (budget: €1.2 billion), which focuses on the […]

LOCATION: Upper Hall, Portobello Town Hall, 147 - 149 Portobello High Street, EH15 1AF Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Scottish folklore as we bring to life the stories shaped by the sea.

Mini Conference, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of St Andrews Bute Building, Weds 14th May 1-6pm Metals such as lithium, nickel, and copper, underpin modern battery technology and are critical to global decarbonisation efforts. The majority of future supply will come from mining in developing nations, an activity associated with opportunities, but also […]

In this webinar, a range of experts will share their experience in relation to financing marine restoration projects, both currently and in the future.

Feel the sand between your toes and dance to the high-energy music of Kilrymont Ceilidh Band at our Beach of Dreams finale. What could be a better gathering place for the closing celebration of this coastal festival than one of Scotland’s best beaches on a late Spring evening? All are welcome at our free event on West Sands […]

Coastal and maritime tourism are major drivers of economic growth across Europe. But they also pose significant risks to marine ecosystems if not managed responsibly. Episode 8 will take a closer look at how ocean literacy can empower tourism businesses to balance economic development with environmental stewardship.

From 2 to 13 June, you will be able to discover cutting-edge EU assets and technologies and explore the EU's advancements in ocean knowledge and monitoring through a series of events and exhibitions. We can't wait to welcome you (both on-site and online)

uPcycle is delivering a workshop on nutrient sustainability in the aquaculture industry, in partnership with the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP), who are coordinating the event alongside partners in Norway. The workshop will explore key topics including: Nutrient flows Best practices in nutrient management Phosphorus recycling Emerging regulatory changes

Join us for the Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) 68 on the 11th June in Tongham at the Hogs back Brewery, hosted by OceanWise. The MMF is a series of one-day, non-profit making events that has been running since 1983 which provides excellent opportunities for networking and the informal exchange of ideas, knowledge, techniques and developments […]

NOC Southampton In-person (with online option) Registration deadline 16th May REGISTER HERE Pre-meeting questionnaire (open to all)   The purpose of this workshop is for the UK Ocean Science community to discuss and then draft a prospectus document outlining the priority Arctic research questions the community would like to address during the run up to, […]

This webinar will provide an overview of how advanced technology can be used for effective enforcement of marine regulation, including case studies from the UK’s network of MPAs that cover almost 4.5 million square kilometres in some of the most remote locations on the planet, drawing comparisons to the enforcement needs of high seas MPAs.

HiAOOS invites you to join us for a special training workshop on “Exploring acoustic and oceanographic data, including methods and tools”. The workshop will take place from Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th June 2025, Bath, UK. Please note that while the training will be provided free of charge, participants will be responsible for their own […]

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the Sea-Swallows Engineering Tool, a new open-access engineering tool that delivers fast and accurate predictions of nonlinear wave loading on monopile-type offshore wind-turbine foundations. The Sea-Swallows Engineering Tool is developed by a consortium led by the Universities of Bath, Oxford, and Strathclyde, and is one […]

Inaugural Lecture: Şebnem Susam-Saraeva

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 23rd MAY Tuesday 1st July - Thursday 3rd July The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB 

This webinar will provide an introduction to interactive data visualization using R’s Shiny framework, enabling you to create dynamic and user-friendly tools for exploring complex datasets.

This webinar will present and explain cause-consequence-response frameworks and the way these relate to managing marine, coastal and estuarine areas. It will then show the importance of determining the footprints of activities, pressures, and natural and human effects and assessing cumulative effects. Following this, it will consider the footprints of management responses and will demonstrate […]

In this webinar, you will learn how to create interactive maps in R from scratch.

Rachael Sinclair (SMRU Consulting) talks through our recent PrePARED report on Cumulative Effects Assessments (CEA), summarising the current challenges with this current process and recommendations for standardisation.  

Join us to explore the different kinds of power relationships in Vietnam’s aquaculture industry that influence people’s access to resources, livelihood options and sustainability outcomes. This seminar looks at a case study of aquaculture production systems in northern Vietnam and the power relationships in food systems that lead to poverty, poor health and ecological degradation. […]

The new Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST), funded by UK Research and Innovation’s Building a Green Future strategic theme and the Economic and Social Research Council, are pleased to invite you to join their launch webinar. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025, 14.00-15.00 BST (UTC+1). Please see further information below. If […]

In this session we are sharing insights into how fishing organisations and associations are working with government and statutory bodies to plan and prioritise competing demands such as fishing and offshore wind in our coastal waters. Managing the space around the UK is a difficult job, with a rising number of marine protected areas and […]

Critical knowledge gaps remain about which eelgrass populations may be best suited for future restoration under warming conditions. To help fill these gaps, this project compared eelgrass populations in Virginia and North Carolina to identify traits and genetic markers associated with thermal resilience.

This webinar, hosted by the IMarEST Marine Mammal Special Interest Group (MMSIG), offers early career professionals an honest and supportive introduction to the realities of working in marine mammal science.

Join The Pew Charitable Trusts on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:00pm ET for a Blue Carbon Network webinar to hear from leading experts on financing coastal habitat protection and restoration.

We will be joined by Andy Read, former editor of Fishing News, to host a discussion with fishermen, fishing industry trainers, organisers and naval architects on ideas around a dedicated fishing vessel for training and career development, and how to make this happen. It’s an ambitious idea, but with the UK Government unveiling a £360 […]

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 […]