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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Of anthropogenic pressures and chalky waters "
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Biogeochemistry Forum is excited to host this free online Open Forum Session with two talks on blue carbon and coccolithophore blooms: \nView the Recording Here!\n\nDetermination of Blue Carbon accumulation rates in sediments impacted by anthropogenic pressure\nSpeaker: Hugo Woodward-Rowe\, University of Essex \nContinental shelf sediments are vast areas\, some regions of which accumulate and store organic carbon. However\, these regions are increasingly impacted by anthropogenic pressures\, particularly from infrastructure related to energy extraction. Estimating carbon accumulation potential of sediments can be confounded by this anthropogenic activity\, particularly around oil and gas extraction activities. This study describes carbon stocks\, sediment type and carbon accumulation rates (CARs) in sediment surrounding the North West Hutton decommissioned platform in the northern North Sea.  \nBy accounting for heavy metals derived from ICP-MS to create correction factors\, previous estimates of CARs from gamma spectrometry have been corrected and CARs close to North West Hutton\, which were previously undetermined\, have been calculated. Results show that CARs determined by gamma spectrometry alone are consistently lower than those corrected by heavy metal attenuation factors and also using polonium-210 measurements from alpha spectrometry analysis. This work indicated that CARs could be underestimated in regions directly impacted by heavy metals associated with the extraction activity. This study highlights the potential underestimation in the offshore environment\, but if this approach is applied to coastal sites where accumulation rates are generally considerably higher\, and impacted by industry\, this could have widespread implications for service assessments and blue carbon accounting. \n~ \nCHALKY waters of the Icelandic Basin\nSpeaker: Sarah Cryer\, Heriot-Watt University \nThe ability of the ocean to sequester CO­2 is determined by its carbonate chemistry\, which can be altered by calcifying organisms. One such group are the coccolithophores\, which are phytoplankton that surround themselves with microscopic calcite scales known as coccoliths. These coccoliths are often shed by the cell and when high rates of shedding occur\, the ocean turns milky\, which can be visible from space. To understand the physiology of coccolithophore blooms and its impact on ocean alkalinity\, a bloom was sampled in the Icelandic Basin in 2024. This allowed us to analyse changes in coccolithophore growth rates\, turnover of particulate inorganic carbon\, species composition and nutrient depletion across the bloom. Using this data we hope to investigate the impact of coccolithophores on total alkalinity and the fate of this alkalinity. \n  \n\nImages:  (1 & 2) Unsplash 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-of-anthropogenic-pressures-and-chalky-waters/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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SUMMARY:BBNJ Symposium in Singapore
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://cil.nus.edu.sg/event/bbnj-symposium-2025/#new_tab
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Seabed Mining and Resilience to Experimental Impact"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Deep Sea Forum is excited to host this free online Open Forum Session with an interesting talk on the SMARTEX research project: \nRegister Here!\n\nSMARTEX – Seabed Mining and Resilience to Experimental Impact\nSpeaker: Daniëlle de Jonge\, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) \nSMARTEX is a UK Natural Environment Research Council funded research project that aims to provide the critical scientific understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity associated with polymetallic nodules in a 6 million km2 region of the central Pacific ocean. \nThe nodules are targeted for industry\, including the development of new sustainable technologies but the areas they are in are far from land and human influence. The nature and importance of the abyssal ecosystem is largely unknown\, as is its capacity to cope with and recover from mining impacts if they occur. \nThe project aims to better understand the ecosystem in the Pacific abyss and how the different components interact and interconnect. \n  \n\nImage: Unsplash 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-seabed-mining/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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SUMMARY:Exploring historical distributions of native oyster Ostrea edulis through an analysis of Scottish place-names- eisirean\, maoraich agus oitirean
DESCRIPTION: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 combined approaches across three disciplines to explore where appropriate locations for oyster restoration work might be best situated. We conducted a toponymic analysis based on Scottish place-names across relevant languages to identify broad-scale locations of oyster habitat along the west coast of Scotland. We then analysed historical records and geological maps to identify areas of potentially suitable oyster habitat\, also gathering historical accounts and sayings and songs highlighting the importance of shellfish to coastal Scottish communities. This work generated a list of eight place-names related to oysters\, shellfish or likely habitat in the area from the Solway Firth to Skye\, which were then found in 62 individual locations.  These locations can then be further investigated for the amount of appropriate habitat and presence of oyster eDNA in the water.  Overall this work has demonstrated the potential for applying a novel\, interdisciplinary and evidence-informed approach that connects historical place-based knowledge to future potential restoration efforts and demonstrates the inherent links between indigenous Gaelic culture and nature.
URL:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9604a61a-61ee-4981-a4ea-dd4ad3c89993@f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a#new_tab
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SUMMARY:Supergen ORE Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://form.jotform.com/243265038227354#new_tab
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SUMMARY:HWDT Winter Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Killer Whale Predation of Seals in Shetland with Dr. Julia Sutherland\nPredation 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. \nJoin Julia from the ECOPredS (Ecological Consequences of Orca Predation on Seals) project to find out more and ask your querstions.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/killer-whale-predation-of-seals-in-shetland-with-dr-julia-sutherland-tickets-1116609913309?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1#new_tab
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T095016Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Resilience in a Changing Climate: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 40% of the world’s population resides within 100 km of coastlines\, with over 10% living in low-lying coastal areas less than 10 meters above sea level. These regions face increasing vulnerability to the intensifying impacts of climate change\, including flooding\, erosion\, and the loss of land and vital ecosystems. These challenges are driven by sea level rise (SLR)\, more frequent and severe extreme events (storms\, hurricanes\, typhoons)\, and shifts in meteorological conditions that alter ocean dynamics. The rapid expansion of ocean renewable energy technologies\, particularly offshore wind and wave energy farms\, introduces additional complexities\, with both potential benefits and challenges for coastal protection and stability. This presentation will explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on ocean dynamics and coastal disasters. It will also highlight innovative approaches to coastal protection\, including nature-based solutions and adaptive strategies\, aimed at mitigating the risks and enhancing the resilience of coastal regions in a changing climate.
URL:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e9fb73a-9e98-49ff-9727-4f2f145b4b39@f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T133000
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CREATED:20241209T151637Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean-Driven Solutions for a Sustainable Economy and Resilient Communities
DESCRIPTION:The third webinar in the EU Ocean Data Series will focus on how Earth observation\, in situ\, and modelled marine data can support the UN Ocean Decade initiative. \n\nChallenge 3: Sustainably feed the global population\nChallenge 4: Develop a sustainable\, resilient and equitable ocean economy\nChallenge 6: Increase community resilience to ocean hazards
URL:https://eudata4oceandecade.eu/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T130000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Market Insights: Seaweed Products"
DESCRIPTION:A Recording is Available Here!\nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Rhianna Rees from the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA) will give an insight into: \nMarket Insights: Exploring End Markets for Seaweed Products\nThis session will be dedicated to delving into the dynamic world of end markets for seaweed products. From culinary to pharmaceutical\, the demand for seaweed is ever-evolving. We’ll uncover key market trends\, discuss emerging opportunities\, and explore strategies to inform the public of the diverse applications of seaweed. Whether you’re a seaweed farmer\, a researcher\, or a business enthusiast\, this session promises valuable insights and connections to navigate the thriving landscape of seaweed end markets. \nRhianna Rees is a Business Development Manager for the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA). The SSIA aims at promoting the growth and development of the seaweed and aquaculture sector. It offers a platform to help businesses network and share information\, to support with such aspects as funding\, licensing and general networking. For more information please visit the SSIA Website.  \n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-market-insights-seaweed-products/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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SUMMARY:MEER Seminar: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Patagonia: A decreasing hazard?
DESCRIPTION:Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Patagonia: A decreasing hazard?\n\nWith the support of the MASTS Engagement with European Research (MEER) grant\, Professor Bertrand and Dr Hage visited St Andrews in September to co-develop a COST action to bring together a international network of researchers to better understand carbon cycling in fjord environments. \nTalk Summary:  \nGlacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) constitute a major hazard in glacierized environments. Despite a recent increase in the size and number of glacial lakes worldwide\, there is only limited evidence that climate change is affecting GLOF frequency and magnitude. In Patagonia\, GLOFs are particularly pronounced in the Baker River watershed (47°S)\, where 23 GLOFs occurred between 2008 and 2020 due to the drainage of Cachet 2 Lake into the Colonia River\, a tributary of the Baker River. To assess the possible long-term relationship between GLOF frequency\, glacier behavior\, and climate variability\, flood layers preserved in fjord and floodplain sediments were analyzed. Results show that the sediments deposited in the fjord immediately downstream of the Baker River constitute the best high-resolution archive of GLOF frequency. However\, very high accumulation rates at the fjord head (~3 cm/yr) preclude generating GLOF records that go beyond pre-instrumental timescales. The sediments of the Valle Grande floodplain\, on the other hand\, hold a 3 kyr record of high-magnitude flood frequency. They show that high magnitude GLOFs were more frequent during Neoglacial advances\, particularly at 2.6–2.2 and 0.7–0.1 cal kyr BP. This relation most likely reflects the ability of larger ice dams to hold larger glacial lakes\, resulting in higher magnitude outburst floods when the dam breaks. Although rapid glacier retreat is likely responsible for high GLOF frequency in the 21st century\, our results suggest that high-magnitude GLOFs are more likely to occur when glaciers are larger and thicker. \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n \n\nMASTS Engagement in European Research (MEER) funding is to help MASTS members apply for European research funding (e.g. Horizon Europe\, Interreg etc). MEER funds may be used for a wide range of engagement with the Europe research framework process\, not just the preparation of funding proposals. Examples include establishing network connections; showcasing skills and capabilities; and participating in specific networking activities both for policy influencing and project
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/meer-seminar-glacial-lake-outburst-floods-in-patagonia-a-decreasing-hazard/
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another free online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nThis month’s theme: “From Physics to Phytoplankton: A Multidisciplinary Voyage in Marine Science” \n \nSpeaker: Dr Russell Arnott\, PGCE (Incredible Oceans CIC) \nAn increasing number of marine researchers are adopting a multidisciplinary approach as more and more people realise that in order to properly understand ocean systems\, we need to break out of our silos. Dr Russell Arnott will share his unique journey and experience with being on the periphery of two worlds: ocean physics and plankton ecology. \nThis informal talk will explore the challenges and triumphs of bridging scientific disciplines\, offering insights and sparking discussions on the interdisciplinary nature of modern marine science. Perfect for anyone navigating multiple fields or just curious about the interconnectedness of our ocean. \nRussell Arnott is a presenter\, educational director and founder of Incredible Oceans CIC. He holds a degree and a Masters in Oceanography from the University of Southampton and completed his PhD in Phytoplankton Dynamics at the University of Bath. \nRegister Here!\n__________ \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations\, worldwide. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Register for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date!
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-from-physics-to-phytoplankton-a-multidisciplinary-voyage-in-marine-science/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "10 Golden Rules of Negotiation"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Horace McDonald from Scotwork\, a leading negotiation skills development and consultancy\, will give an insight into: \n__________ \n“The 10 Golden Rules of Negotiation”\nRule 1: Negotiation is not about winning the argument\, it is about leverage and skill. \nDiscussing a job offer\, asking for a raise\, making the case for funding or arguing for the best price at the local flea market – negotiations are a part of everyday life. By acquiring a set of negotiation skills\, we are able to improve all areas of life\, professional and personal\, thus increasing the chances of reaching the outcomes we desire. \nWith experience in the world of consultancy since 1975 Scotwork developed 10 Golden Rules of Negotiation\, valuable advice and coaching for practical methods and ready-to-use skills. Scotwork’s guide supports the development of expert negotiation ability\, boosting conflict resolution competencies. It also helps in defining prioritised objectives\, taking initiative and developing a clear positioning statement. \nRegister Here!\n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-rules-of-negotiation/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Policy approaches to enhancing the marine and coastal environment"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Marine Planning & Governance Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session on “Policy approaches to enhancing the marine and coastal environment”. The session will take place on the 18th November\, 1 – 2.30 pm via Microsoft Teams. \nRegister Here!\nIn this session\, presentations will share insights from developing policy and guidance which is taking forward new approaches to conserving\, restoring and enhancing biodiversity. We will hear from a range of examples – the development of a biodiversity metric to support the delivery of National Planning Framework 4; the work of Scottish Government’s Marine Nature Enhancement Programme; and from Natural England on evidence projects which are contributing to understanding how biodiversity net gain can be applied to the marine environment.\nCoordinated by the MASTS Marine Planning and Governance Forum\, the aim of this session is to facilitate shared understanding of different approaches emerging\, consider the connectivity between terrestrial and marine methodologies and explore challenges around implementation and other aspects. \n~ \nMarine Nature Enhancement in Scotland\nSpeaker: Janelle Braithwaite\, Marine Nature Enhancement Programme\, Marine Directorate\, Scottish Government \n“Scottish Government have set a clear ambition in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to be Nature Positive by 2030 and to have restored and regenerated biodiversity by 2045. Alongside this\, Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision is for shared stewardship of our marine environment that supports ecosystem health\, improved livelihoods\, economic prosperity\, social includes and wellbeing. Here\, I will provide an overview of the work we are doing in the marine nature enhancement programme in the Marine Directorate to stimulate nature positive actions towards our biodiversity goals and promoting shared stewardship of our marine space.” \n~ \nA Biodiversity Metric for Scotland’s Planning System\nSpeaker: Paul Taylor\, Scottish Biodiversity Metric Officer at NatureScot \n“NatureScot has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop a biodiversity metric for Scotland’s planning system. This is specifically to support delivery of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Policy 3b\, with a focus on adapting the existing English statutory biodiversity metric to produce a tool that is suitable for use in Scotland. The metric will only apply to development on land (including intertidal habitats)\, and not the marine environment. In this talk\, we will introduce the work we are doing to develop a Scottish biodiversity metric and highlight some of the identified challenges that will need to be considered\, particularly in relation to intertidal habitats.” \n  \nImages: Unsplash
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-policy-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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SUMMARY:MASTS Annual Science Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Marine Science In An Ocean Of Change\nThe Annual Science Meeting returns on Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th November hosted once again at the Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde\, Glasgow. \nThe fourteenth MASTS Annual Science Meeting is a cross-disciplinary event that brings together members of the marine science community\, with the aim of promoting and communicating research excellence and forging new scientific collaborations. The event will take place in-person in Glasgow\, although we will also provide some limited online attendance options too. \n \nThe first two days will bring together expert plenary speakers and contributed talks\, panel sessions and e-posters outlining the latest research and management practices that address key topics related to marine science and management in the face of global climate change and a biodiversity crisis. Alongside our general science sessions\, the event includes special topic sessions\, and plenty of opportunities to network. The third day is devoted to workshops. Find out more about what workshops are happening at the ASM on our main ASM Webpage (opens a new tab). \n  \nAlso\, the MASTS Ceilidh Social returns to the ASM on Wednesday 6th November! So pack your dancing shoes and join us at Sloan’s for a drinks reception and a live band. Tickets are below. \n  \n\nThe Draft Program will be released in October. Be the first to see all the updates on our main Annual Science Meeting webpage or follow the conversation on Twitter and LinkedIn using #MASTSASM24 \n\n\n\nPhotographs and/or videos will be taken throughout this event. If you have any questions or concerns about how we used these images please contact MASTS@St-Andrews.ac.uk.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-annual-science-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC)\, 99 George Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annual Science Meeting,MASTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Microplastics & Marine Carbon Dioxide"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Deep Sea Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session. The session will include 2 talks and take place on the 23rd October\, 1 – 2 pm via Zoom. \nA Recording of this Session is Available Here!\n~ \nCredit: R. Brackenridge\nThe deposition of microplastics in the deep ocean.\nSpeaker: Dr Rachel Brackenridge\, Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen \nA significant portion of the global marine plastic budget is unaccounted for in known surface waste patches. It is therefore thought that large volumes of waste are accumulating in the deep ocean. However\, little is known of the source to sink cycle of plastics in the environment\, particularly in deep marine settings. Recent research has shown that sediments deposited by deep ocean currents (named contourites) are potential hot spots for deposition and it is now hypothesised that these contourite sediment drifts are the ultimate sink of microplastics (MP) in the ocean. However\, acquiring data from deep marine settings to quantify this is difficult and costly. This study aimed to test if legacy samples can be used to understand microplastic distribution in these settings. \n~ \nMarine Carbon Dioxide Removal\, the new (old) challenges.\nSpeaker: Dr Marta Maria Cecchetto\, Postdoc at Heriot-Watt University \nMarine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) is being explored as a potential approach to mitigate climate change by leveraging the ocean’s ability to absorb and store CO2. This presentation critically examines various mCDR methods\, including ocean alkalinity enhancement\, seaweed cultivation\, and deep-sea carbon storage. While these techniques offer promise in reducing atmospheric CO2 levels\, significant uncertainties remain regarding their scalability\, environmental risks\, and long-term effectiveness. By evaluating the current state of research and technology\, this talk aims to foster a balanced discussion on the potential role of mCDR in global climate strategies. \nImage Header: Unsplash
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-microplastics-marine-carbon-dioxide/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240801T150605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T151604Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Fluorescence and Phytoplankton"
DESCRIPTION:>>> Please find a Recording of this Session here\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Fazeel Mohammed\, PhD at the University of Bedfordshire\, will give an insight into: \n“Fluorescence based methods in the monitoring of phytoplankton communities can aid in the management of Harmful Algal Bloom in Aquaculture”\nHarmful algal blooms pose significant challenges to aquaculture and fisheries resources\, causing substantial economic losses and potential food shortages. To address this issue\, a comprehensive approach that combines fluorescence spectroscopy with machine learning models can serve as a reliable solution to enhancing warning systems. This technology can proactively provide steps for the precise identification of harmful algae\, thereby providing an early warning system for aquaculture and ensuring its sustainable future. In this webinar\, we present our initial findings primarily based on literature review and secondary data together with a way forward to address this challenge. \n  \n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-fluorescence-and-phytoplankton/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240815T141627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T142056Z
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SUMMARY:Fisheries Sensitivity Mapping & Displacement (FiSMaDiM) - Project Result Demonstration Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Fisheries Sensitivity Mapping and Displacement Modelling project (FiSMaDiM) aimed to fill key evidence gaps\, including identification of fishing activities on a high-spatial resolution in potential OWF (offshore windfarm) areas and improve methods to estimate fishing intensity of fishing vessels in the UK EEZ (exclusive economic zone). In addition\, indicators developed under FiSMaDiM can be used to determine the sensitivity of a fishing area. We also applied agent-based models on case studies to assess the potential impact of displacement of fishing activity due to windfarm implementations. Indicators developed under FiSMaDiM can therefore be used to determine the sensitivity of a fishing area. We also applied agent based models on case studies to assess the potential impact of displacement of fishing activity due to windfarm implementations. This information will help to guide future strategic deployment of new offshore wind away from areas of high relevance to the fishing industry. \nThe project is of high importance for the fishing industry and the economic impact potential offshore windfarm development will have on the activity of the sector. The project is funded by The Crown Estate through its Offshore Wind Evidence and Change programme (OWEC) and led by Cefas\, in collaboration with University of St Andrews and Scottish Government. The project is supported by an advisory group which includes The Crown Estate\, Defra\, MMO\, JNCC\, Natural England\, and\, very importantly\, representatives from the fisheries and offshore renewable energy industry sectors\, e.g. SWFPA\, SFF\, EEFPO\, NFFO\, Orsted\, EDF Renewables or Ocean Winds. \nThe FiSMaDiM project is almost complete\, and you can register for our final meeting where we will be giving an overview of the main results and outputs.  Please follow the links from this website. \n\nRegister Here\n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/fisheries-sensitivity-mapping-displacement-fismadim-project-result-demonstration-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240829T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240724T105602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T100038Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Aquatic Stressors"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Aquatic Stressors Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with 2 interesting talks: \nTowards Marine Democracy in Scotland and Chile\nSpeaker: Dr Jeremy Anbleyth-Evans\, Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen \nDeveloping blue democracy in Britain and Chile means firstly enabling bottom participatory planning\, EIAs and decision making led from the coastal community level. I will explore ongoing research with industrial salmon farming conflict with the economics of biodiversity\, social movements and port coal smelter sacrificial zones\, marine indigenous rights and subsistence fisheries\, small scale versus industrial fisheries and conservation and the challenges of cities and marine protected areas. Methods include interviews\, before and after dive impact assessments\, citizen science baselines / decentralised monitoring\, and participatory mapping. I will attempt to contrast the different systems\, peppered with insights from Japan and Iran to understand how different approaches can support systemic evolution post neoliberalism in Scotland. \n~ \nQuantifying Levels and Intensities of Environmental Stressors across a wide range of pond types\nSpeaker: Prof Frances Orton\, School of Energy\, Geoscience\, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University \nSmall freshwater bodies\, such as ponds are likely to be subject to a wide range of environmental pressures due to their small water volume and proximity to anthropogenic structures. In our study\, we sought to quantify intensity of six environmental stressors across these study ponds (n = 80): pollution (metals\, pesticides\, pharmaceuticals)\, eutrophication (nitrate/phosphate pollution)\, the presence of the invasive signal crayfish (Pacifasticus leniusculus: eDNA)\, heat wave occurrence/intensity\, freshwater salinisation and the presence of Perkinsea infection. \n\nOur study encompassed isolated depressions\, ditches\, river floodplains\, wet woodland\, as well as urban and agricultural retention ponds\, located in five geographical clusters in the UK: South-East England\, East Anglia\, South-West Scotland\, Central-West Scotland and Central Belt Scotland. Pond selection was based on estimated anthropogenic pressure and the presence of Rana temporaria\, according to citizen science spawn count data. Predicted anthropogenic pressure levels based on publicly available data did not accurately predict measured levels of pollutions nor eutrophication. Eutrophication levels were generally low\, however\, we found high levels of organic pollutants across all ponds. In particular\, we found high levels of pharmaceuticals\, including illicit drugs (for example\, cocaine was found in 66% of ponds tested)\, anti-biotics (for example\, azithromycin was found in 83% of all ponds tested) and anti-depressants (for example\, temazepam was found in 72% of all ponds tested). Salinity levels were low across all ponds (0.004 – 0.73 psu)\, including those situated in proximity to coastal areas. Analyses of heat wave\, invasive crayfish and Perkinsea infection are ongoing. With these data\, we will profile the levels and combinations of stressors across our study ponds\, to assess their anthropogenic status. \nRegister Here!\nImages: Unsplash\, Pixabay
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-aquatic-stressors/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240730T105038Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Biogeochemistry"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Biogeochemistry Forum was excited to host this free online Open Forum Session. \nA Recording of the Session is available on the MASTS Biogeochemistry Forum Webpage. \nIs the Ocean losing Nitrogen?\nSpeaker: Marta Santos Garcia\, SAGES\, PhD at the University of Edinburgh \n \nThis talk will explore how ongoing climate change has led to a shift in the biogeochemical status of the Arctic Ocean. Annual nutrient samples from the Fram Strait from 1998 to 2022 reveal that fixed nitrogen concentrations have declined in the polar outflow waters after 2009. Increasing denitrification rates on the Siberian shelves are proposed as a critical driving force behind this change. The loss in nitrogen is likely to continue with the projected decline of sea ice cover and will be key in driving future environmental changes in the Arctic Ocean. \n~ \nTest pilot: Using biomolecular proxies to identify physiological status and feeding history in a large pilot whale mass stranding event\nSpeaker: Anna Kebke\, PhD at the University of Glasgow \nAnna Kebke\, a PhD candidate at the University of Glasgow with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) utilizes fatty acids and stable isotopes to enhance our understanding of cetacean ecophysiology and explore their applications in understanding factors in marine mammal stranding events. The focal point of her PhD is the 2023 pilot whale (Globicephala melas) mass stranding event on the Isle of Lewis\, involving 55 individual animals. This mass stranding serves as a pivotal case study for understanding pilot whale ecology in Northeast Atlantic waters and informing Scottish marine mammal management. This research contributes to an international and multidisciplinary investigation that seeks to shed light on the health and ecology of the animals prior to stranding. In this talk\, Anna will present preliminary data from the event with the goal of developing a standardized protocol for incorporating stable isotopes and fatty acids into the routine analysis of stranded cetaceans. \n  \n\nImages:  (1 & 2) Unsplash\, (3) Anna Kebke 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-biogeochemistry/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240702T154048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T142808Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Particle Tracking"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Numerical and Experimental Hydrodynamic Modelling (NEHM) Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session on “Particle Tracking Modelling”. The session will include 2 talks from members of the NEHM Steering Group\, who will give insights into their work: \nParticle Tracking: A powerful and versatile technique for modelling dispersion in the ocean.\nSpeaker: Dr Philip Gillibrand\, Oceanographer and Hydrodynamic Modeller at the Mowi Scotland Ltd Environment Team \nParticle tracking models (PTMs) are powerful tools for simulating the transport and dispersion of material in the ocean. By assigning appropriate properties and characteristics to the particles\, models can simulate\, for example\, the dispersion of dissolved chemicals\, dispersal of living organisms\, settling of particulate wastes and the beaching of floating plastics. Applications include oil spill response\, search and rescue\, academic research and coastal zone management. This presentation demonstrates the ease with which these different processes can be simulated in a PTM. \n~ \nParticle Tracking Modelling: A practical demonstration using OceanParcels\nSpeaker: Soizic Garnier\, Research Officer at the School of Ocean Sciences\, Bangor University \nParticle tracking models are extensively used tools for simulating the transport and dispersion of a large range of particulate material in the marine environment. With their increasing use\, more user-friendly particle tracking codes have been developed and shared within the scientific community. This presentation will introduce one of them\, OceanParcels and demonstrate how to set up and run a simple simulation. \nRegister Here!\nImages: Unsplash
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-particle-tracking/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240604T133852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T093119Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Wading through the morass"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! his month Professor Mike Elliott\, Emeritus Professor at the University of Hull\, will give an insight into: \n__________ \n“Wading through the morass” – Managing Marine Resources Sustainably\nDefining priorities for science and management for the sustainable use of marine resources\nThis brief overview will use information from recent publications and from ongoing projects to indicate the direction of research and advice in both natural and social marine sciences. It will reflect on the need for multidisciplinary research and show the way in which systems analysis can be used to tackle marine problems and allow the wise and sustainable use of marine areas. It will present ideas on footprints of activities\, pressures and effects on the natural and societal systems and also explain management response-footprints. This will encompass monitoring and assessment developments\, including cumulative effects\, maritime spatial planning and other conservation designations\, socio-ecological systems\, the assimilative and carrying capacities of seas\, and the valuation of biodiversity in ecological and socio-economic terms. It will also question how we know when marine management has succeeded. In this it will raise discussion related to the breadth of the SMMR and wider research activities. \nWatch a Recording of the Session on YouTube\n  \nMike is the Director of International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd and also the Emeritus Professor of Estuarine and Coastal Sciences at the University of Hull\, UK. His wide teaching\, research\, advisory and consultancy interests include estuarine and marine ecology\, policy\, governance and management. Mike has published widely\, co-authoring/co-editing 21 books/proceedings and >350 scientific publications. He has advised on many environmental matters for academia\, industry\, government and statutory bodies worldwide and is a member of many national and international committees linking marine science to policy. Mike is a past-President of the international Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA) and is now Vice-Chair of Future Earth Coasts and a Co-Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Estuarine\, Coastal & Shelf Science; he currently is or has had Adjunct Professor and Research positions at several universities worldwide. \n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-wading-through-the-morass/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240719T141421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T142851Z
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SUMMARY:SEER Webinar: Oceanographic Responses to Offshore Wind: From First Principles to Potential Effects
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Offshore Wind Synthesis of Environmental Effects Research (SEER) effort (https://tethys.pnnl.gov/seer)\, led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office\, is continuing its free\, public webinar series to share the latest research on the potential environmental effects of offshore wind energy development.  Changes in atmospheric and oceanographic conditions can influence physical and biological processes such as sediment and nutrient transport\, primary productivity\, and marine food web dynamics. This webinar will provide a background on oceanographic systems to describe potential interactions between atmospheric and oceanographic processes and offshore wind energy infrastructure (e.g.\, foundations\, turbines). The webinar will then explore how potential shifts in the ocean’s physical environment associated with wind energy infrastructure could affect primary productivity\, marine food webs\, and marine animals. The speakers will describe the models and methods used to study interactions between oceanographic processes and offshore wind\, highlighting studies from Europe and the United States. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Beth Scott\, University of Aberdeen\nDr. Eileen Hofmann\, Old Dominion University\nDr. Kaus Raghukumar\, Integral Consulting\n\nEach webinar will feature brief presentations from experts\, a panel discussion\, and an audience question and answer period. All webinar recordings will be made available on Tethys (https://tethys.pnnl.gov) and emailed to registrants. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/seer-webinar-oceanographic-responses-to-offshore-wind-from-first-principles-to-potential-effects/
CATEGORIES:External
ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240618T144713Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Message in a Bottle: A Science Communication approach to Audience Engagement"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another free online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nThis month’s theme: \n“Message in a bottle: A Sci-Comm approach to Audience Engagement”\nPhilip Bell-Young (MASTS Communications & Outreach Coordinator) \nEffective science communication is crucial\, but it can be challenging to master. From simplifying complex concepts to reaching the right audience\, there are many hurdles to overcome. In this short talk\, Phil will offer valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your communication skills. Whether you’re a seasoned science communicator or just starting out\, this session is a chance to share best practices and learn from each other. Join us and discover how to make your scientific message clear\, engaging\, and impactful. After all\, there’s plenty of room for everyone on this journey. \nPhil Bell-Young is a professional science communicator working at MASTS\, committed to forging dynamic communication pathways between researchers and people from policy\, industry and other sectors. \nInterested? Register Here!\n__________ \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations\, worldwide. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Register for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date!
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-message-in-a-bottle/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240510T163239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T154958Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Clean Catch"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Chantal Lyons\, Bycatch Projects Lead at the communications consultancy Mindfully Wired\, will give an insight into: \n__________ \nClean Catch\nReducing bycatch of sensitive species in UK fisheries – including marine mammals\, seabirds\, sharks\, skates and rays – demands genuine collaboration with fishers and other actors from policy-makers to scientists to eNGOs. Clean Catch has sought to achieve this since its inception. The programme is now entering a new phase\, which will see it add a second bycatch mitigation trial to its portfolio and deliver a range of other outputs including knowledge exchange across and beyond the UK\, and locally-tailored and species-specific bycatch mitigation guides. In this webinar\, communications lead Chantal Lyons will explore Clean Catch’s future and how this will build on the lessons of the past. \n__________ \nChantal is Bycatch Projects Lead and part of the Science and Policy Team at Mindfully Wired\, a multi award-winning\, values-based communications consultancy. From supporting behaviour change and advocating for the environment to stakeholder engagement and inclusive\, evidence-based policy\, Mindfully Wired reaches a wide variety of audiences with their services. For more information please visit their Website. \nA Recording of this Webinar is available on the SMMR YouTube Channel\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-clean-catch/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
CREATED:20240510T163618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T143456Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Language\, Story\, Values & You: 4 keys way to communicate"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Ian Rowlands\, director with Siren Calling\, a science and environment communication non-profit\, will give an insight into: \n__________ \nLanguage\, Story\, Values & You: 4 keys way to communicate\nWhen we talk about our science or our work\, the language we use can alienate\, confuse\, anger or bemuse those we communicate with; and often we never even know it’s happened. Our vocabulary is bonded to our own set of Basic Human Values\, but an understanding of this can transform the way we tell better science ‘stories’. This webinar will outline four key ways you might communicate with those you most wish to influence; whether that’s decision-makers\, funders\, colleagues or public audiences. \nInstructions: Please have something to write with at hand and some paper – including a blank sheet of A4 for the end. \n__________ \nIan is a former Guardian journalist who has led large-scale public events and conferences on ocean conservation and science. A director with Siren Calling\, a science and environment communication non-profit\, recently working with the National Oceanography Centre\, Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University\, DEFRA and others\, he is passionate about how we communicate about the natural world. \n  \nWatch the Recording on the SMMR You Tube Channel\n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-language-story-values-you-4-keys-way-to-communicate/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T094809Z
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SUMMARY:Fisheries sensitivity mapping and displacement modelling (FiSMaDiM)
DESCRIPTION:The project identifies areas of high and low risk of Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) development causing negative economic impacts on the fishing industry and helps to reduce the likelihood of conflicts between these two economic activities. A web-based tool has been created to incorporate and explain current fishing activity and the  potential economic impacts of OWF sites on the fishing sector. This webinar will introduce the web-based tool which is designed to be hosted on the relevant UK and Scottish Government web-portals.\n\nLead organisation: CEFAS; Partners: University of St. Andrews; Marine Directorate Science; Marine Management Organisation. \n\n \n\nRegister Here\n \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/fisheries-sensitivity-mapping-and-displacement-modelling/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T135033
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SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #5: Building a Bottom-Up\, Global Network to Share Sustainable Practices in the Co-Design of Ocean Science?
DESCRIPTION:Discover the depths of marine science research with Delve Deeper\, a thought-provoking 2024 webinar series curated by MASTS. Immerse yourself in the latest marine research\, engage with interdisciplinary dialogues\, and become an integral part of our growing community. With themes spanning Environmental Impact\, Resource Exploration\, Technological Advancements\, and Coastal Sustainability\, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science. \n\nBuilding a Bottom-Up\, Global Network to Share Sustainable Practices in the Co-Design of Ocean Science?\nBy Dr Linwood Pendleton  \n \nBuilding a bottom-up network that includes people from different cultures\, sectors\, disciplines\, and time zones poses unique challenges.  How do you build trust among people who have never met? How do you get people to take the reins to lead the organization? How do you deal with different languages\, ways of working\, meeting cultures\, and more?  This brief talk will introduce the Ocean Knowledge Action Network\, a bottom-up and self-organising network of ocean scientists and non-science professionals\, all working to better co-design ocean science for sustainable development. \nLinwood is a seasoned conservation and environmental management professional with more than two decades of work in academia\, federal government\, not-for-profit global conservation\, and tech. He currently leads the Ocean Knowledge Action Network – a global\, bottom-up network of ocean professionals\, research centres\, and local and Indigenous communities all trying to co-design ocean science for better marine management. \nFind out more about Dr Linwood Pendleton work on the OceanKAN website or visit their LinkedIn. \nRegister Here\n \n\nCheck out this link to see all the up and coming webinars in the MASTS 2024 Delve Deeper series.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/delve-deeper-5-building-a-bottom-up-global-network/
CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper,MASTS
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SUMMARY:Structures in the Marine Environment (SIME) 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event are now closed. \n\nThe INSITE Programme and MASTS are pleased to announce that the 2024 Structures in the Marine Environment (SIME) conference will be held at the National Museums of Scotland\, Edinburgh on 22nd – 23rd May 2024. Please register to secure your place by following the instructions at the bottom of this message. \nAccepted posters will be presented throughout the conference with plenty of opportunities to showcase your latest research\, exchange ideas with fellow experts from industry\, government\, SNCBs\, academics\, NGOs and more and contribute to the evidence and knowledge of structures in the marine environment. \n  \n\nJoin us on Day 1 (9.00am-5.00pm) to hear the latest highlights from our research teams and a review of all the outputs across 4 years of the INSITE programme featuring Prof. Paul Fernandes\, Prof. Joanne Porter\, Ast. Prof. Antony Knights\, Prof. Richard Thompson OBE\, Dr Debbie Russell\, Dr Tom Wilding\, Prof. Dan Jones\, Dr Sarah Gall\, Dr Steven Watson\, Dr Joshua Lawrence and more. We will be showcasing the research from INSITE’s second phase\, which is coming to an end later this year. Sign up to learn the latest about: \n\nForaging patterns of marine predators.\nNew applications of the UK autonomous fleet.\nMicrobial biodiversity and biological connectivity\, fish aggregation and blue carbon benefits of Marine Artificial Structures (MAS).\nThe efficacy of decommissioning strategies.\nArtificial Intelligence and eDNA analysis approaches.\nAnd\, the effects and implications of subsea plastics incorporated into Marine Artificial Structures.\n\nIn Day 2 (9.00am-1.00pm) we will be looking at the practical application of INSITE science. Learn about the policy landscape\, drivers and challenges in offshore energy decommissioning and the energy transition to Net Zero. Learn about the effects\, benefits and implications of Marine Artificial Structures\, and discuss how cutting-edge\, applied science can assist decision-makers and support delivery of future policies for sustainable management of our ocean. \n  \nSIME 2024 programme V2 \n\n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/structures-in-the-marine-environment-sime-2024-conference/
LOCATION:National Museum of Scotland\, Chambers Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1JF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming you to the Third Annual Conference for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR). Focusing on the delivery of tools and interventions to inform policy\, regulation and management\, this conference will be held as a hybrid event from 14th – 16th May 2024. For those able to attend in person\, we invite you to join us at the M-Shed in Bristol\, and for those wishing to participate remotely\, we will welcome you to the conference via our online Platform. \nThis transdisciplinary conference brings together members of the UK marine science community\, funders\, policy makers and practitioners.  \nThe first day and the afternoon of the third day will be devoted to workshops. The second day and the morning of the third day will bring together expert plenary speakers and contributed talks and posters outlining the latest research and management practices that address key topics related to the sustainable management of UK marine resources. You will also be able to enjoy networking with your peers and making new contacts across the UK marine science research and practitioner community. \nView conference guide and abstracts here. \nPlease visit the SMMR website to read the full descriptions of the workshops. \nPlease follow this link for all SMMR Conference T&Cs Jan 2024
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/sustainable-management-of-marine-resources-smmr-conference-2024/
LOCATION:M Shed\, Princes Wharf\, Bristol\, BS1 4RN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #4: The potential of Environmental DNA as a plankton monitoring tool of coastal waters and aquaculture
DESCRIPTION:Discover the depths of marine science research with Delve Deeper\, a thought-provoking 2024 webinar series curated by MASTS. Immerse yourself in the latest marine research\, engage with interdisciplinary dialogues\, and become an integral part of our growing community. With themes spanning Environmental Impact\, Resource Exploration\, Technological Advancements\, and Coastal Sustainability\, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science. \n\nThe potential of Environmental DNA as a plankton monitoring tool of coastal waters and aquaculture\nBy Dr Sofie Spatharis \n \nCoastal ecosystems and aquaculture are increasingly subject to environmental threats that stem from the plankton such as eutrophication\, harmful algal blooms and blooms of gelatinous zooplankton. Current methods of plankton monitoring that rely on morphological identification\, lack sensitivity and specificity\, can be time consuming\, and require taxonomic expertise. Data generated\, thus fail to provide actionable and timely information to aquaculture and coastal water quality managers. \nDuring the past ten years\, we have employed both plankton community and eDNA metabarcoding to test the potential of this method in improving our detection accuracy of plankton species. I will be presenting the potential of this DNA-based data in assessing biodiversity and abundance in comparison with plankton morphological identification. \nFind out more about Dr Sofie Spatharis’s work here. \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n \n\nCheck out this link to see all the up and coming webinars in the MASTS 2024 Delve Deeper series.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/delve-deeper-4-edna-as-a-plankton-monitoring-tool/
CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper,MASTS
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