Killer Whale Predation of Seals in Shetland with Dr. Julia Sutherland Predation by top predators such as killer whales (Orcinus orca) have been implicated in the decline of marine mammal populations worldwide, and is hypothesised as a potential driver of regional declines in harbour seal populations observed around Scotland. Join Julia from the ECOPredS (Ecological […]
The use of Dynamic Bayesian Network Modelling for the Spatial and Temporal Understanding of Marine Ecosystem Dynamics - by Dr Neda Trivonova from the University of Aberdeen
Once widespread and constituting an important food source for local communities, native oysters Ostrea edulis are now almost entirely absent from Scottish waters. Because of their many benefits to ecosystem services, the re-establishment of self-sustaining native oyster populations is important in promoting healthy, productive and resilient coastal habitats and associated benefits to human communities. This project […]
The MASTS Deep Sea Forum is excited to host this free online Open Forum Session with an interesting talk on the SMARTEX research project: Register Here! SMARTEX - Seabed Mining and Resilience to Experimental Impact Speaker: Daniëlle de Jonge, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) SMARTEX is a UK Natural Environment Research Council funded research project […]
The key themes will focus on the nuanced processes and mechanisms of ratification, legislation, financial resources, and the role of science within the BBNJ framework. There will also be a diverse set of panels reflecting a geographical mix of insights. Online available, register before 20/01/25
The MASTS Biogeochemistry Forum is excited to host this free online Open Forum Session with two talks on blue carbon and coccolithophore blooms: View the Recording Here! Determination of Blue Carbon accumulation rates in sediments impacted by anthropogenic pressure Speaker: Hugo Woodward-Rowe, University of Essex Continental shelf sediments are vast areas, some regions of which […]
The MASTS Sustainable Aquaculture Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session on: Innovative Photocatalytic Barrier for Targeted Elimination of Harmful Algal Blooms in Salmon Farms Speakers: Indira Menezes and Diana Souza Moura (Robert Gordon University) Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can cause significant loss of farmed salmon, particularly through gill damage and oxygen […]
Register Here! Speaker: Selda Oterkus (University of Strathclyde) Marine structures are subjected to harsh marine environment which can cause various damage types including fatigue and corrosion. Prediction of fracture and failure is a challenging research area. There are various methods available for this purpose including well-known finite element (FE) method. FE method is a powerful […]
Join the second in the OCF series of free marine restoration webinars continues with a focus on the policy and regulatory landscape.
Marine environmental forensics: disentangling physiological, ecological and environmental signals in stranded cetaceans using paired bulk and biomarker signatures Cetacean strandings have been reported in increasing numbers in coastal areas worldwide, causing pervasive scientific concern about their cause(s) with respect to environmental change and human activities. Unsettling as such trends might be, strandings can uniquely […]
Chaired by: Dr Neda Trifonova, University of Aberdeen, who will discuss the use of machine learning techniques to understand the ecosystem-level effects at regional and shelf-wide scales following the deployment of large-scale offshore wind and under alternative fishing and climate change scenarios. Bayesian ecosystem models will be discussed with a focus on how they can […]
Swimming against the clock: The genetics of salmon migration timing in a changing climate with Dr Samantha Beck
Join us in Galway City from 1st to 2nd April for a two-day conference hosted by the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), bringing together the Native Oyster Network community to exchange insights, share project updates, and discuss key developments in oyster restoration, monitoring, and oyster production. The event will explore how policymakers can […]
Prof Keith Davidson will discuss the HAB early warning system jointly developed in Scotland and Malaysia. Dr Hoa Nguyen will introduce a modelling approach to investigate the increasing HABs along Vietnam’s coast over the past decade, considering the scarcity of in situ monitoring data and limited computing resources.
Life sciences encompass the study of all living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions. The field includes biology, genetics, microbiology, and ecology with the aim of understanding life at all levels – from molecules and cells to ecosystems. Innovations in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental conservation are all driven by life sciences. […]
The MASTS Artificial Intelligence Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with an interesting talk on: Understanding the Current State of Southern Ocean Benthic Ecosystems Using Deep Computer Vision Speaker: Dr Cameron Trotter, Machine Learning Research Scientist, British Antarctic Survey Credit: Cameron Trotter, British Antarctic Survey Loss of marine biodiversity is a […]
The Scottish AI Alliance will facilitate an interactive digital workshop exploring how ethics relates to the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies. Starting with a wide introduction to the history of ethics to establish a common understanding of the language and importance of ethics within the world of tech, we will then explore where ethical issues […]
The Copernicus Marine Service is organizing a training workshop dedicated to the health and sustainability of the oceans. An event that aims to engage the marine communities of all around the world, and share its ocean data products and knowledge. After last edition's training dedicated to Africa, gathering around 1300 participants, it is clear training sessions are much appreciated […]
The MASTS Marine Climate Change Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with 2 interesting talks! Register Here! Talk 1: Investigating climate driven changes on marine invertebrates and macroalgae using long-term time-series data in UK regional seas Speaker: Dr Heather Sugden, Newcastle University Anthropogenic climate change has been re-shaping biogeographic patterns of […]
The MASTS Aquatic Stressors Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with an interesting talk on: Physiological response and skeletal dissolution of cold-water corals to multiple environmental drivers Speaker: Dr Kristina Beck, University Teacher in Marine Science, University of Edinburgh Credit: Kristina Beck (University of Edinburgh) Some cold-water coral (CWC) species are […]
Despite its immense ecological importance, the deep sea remains underrepresented in policy considerations and global conservation efforts. With 90% of ocean species undescribed and many natural functions poorly understood, the deep sea faces significant threats from unsustainable resource exploitation and climate change. Europe has a pivotal role to play in leading international measures to protect […]
14 April (evening reception) & 15 April (Conference), University of Manchester The Annual Assembly is an opportunity to discover the latest research and keep pace with advancements in the rapidly evolving offshore renewable energy sector. All are welcome at our annual event which brings together academics, industry professionals, and policymakers working in offshore wind, wave […]
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.
The Marine Directorate MPA and PMF Update event is happening Thursday 29 May at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue. Marine Directorate are hosting this meeting to provide an update to stakeholders on the proposed fisheries management measures for inshore and offshore MPAs. The Cabinet Secretary for NetZero and Energy, Gillian Martin will be opening […]
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)
On 4th and 5th June 2025, ZSL will hold a second Seascape Symposium, “Reconnecting the Seascape”, in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Edinburgh. Seascape Symposium II aims to connect coastal habitat experts to explore the principles of seascape restoration, update on advances in restoration science, habitat connectivity and monitoring, and […]
The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025. The overarching theme […]
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
The conference will seek to explore the myriad ways in which fish have influenced, shaped and been depicted in cultures throughout history and around the world. The conference will bring together speakers and delegates from around the globe for two days of presentations, posters and panel sessions. The conference will also provide opportunities for networking […]
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, […]
The MASTS Numerical & Experimental Hydrodynamic Modelling (NEHM) Forum is excited to host this free Open Forum Session with several interesting talks: ~ Energy Pollution by Offshore Wind Farms Speaker: Dr Rory O'Hara Murray (NEHM Forum Convenor; Scottish Government) Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our shelf seas. The recent ScotWind leasing round […]
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.
A joint seminar between St John's Island National Marine Laboratory, Singapore & the Marine Alliance for Science & Technology for Scotland (MASTS)
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