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SUMMARY:Mining Battery Metals: What\, how\, where\, sustainable?
DESCRIPTION:Mini Conference\, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, University of St Andrews \nBute Building\, Weds 14th May 1-6pm \nMetals 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 significant issues including unregulated mining; environmental impacts; ‘conflict’ minerals; geopolitical clashes; and corruption. \nThis conference will explore what battery metals are and how they are used\, the challenges of metals supply through the lens of geoscience and the societal\, environmental\, political\, and economic impacts of mining these new technology metals which we urgently require for energy decarbonisation. \nMore info and to register: https://sites.google.com/view/seesfresh2025/home
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/mining-battery-metals-what-how-where-sustainable/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T150000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling with SeaVoice: Scottish Folklore and Ocean Connections
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: Upper Hall\, Portobello Town Hall\, 147 – 149 Portobello High Street\, EH15 1AF \nImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of Scottish folklore as we bring to life the stories shaped by the sea.
URL:https://momence.com/Porty-Festival/Storytelling-with-SeaVoice:-Scottish-Folklore-and-Ocean-Connections/112906591?skipPreview=true#new_tab
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SUMMARY:Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 5 Focusing on the twin green and digital transitions to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050
DESCRIPTION: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 twin green and digital transitions required to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. \nThe Info Day will take place on 6 May 2025 (9:00 – 16:00)\, both onsite in the Charlemagne building (Brussels) and online.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/horizon-europe-info-days-cluster-5-focusing-on-the-twin-green-and-digital-transitions-to-achieve-climate-neutrality-in-europe-by-2050/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T160000
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CREATED:20250424T115503Z
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SUMMARY:Citizen engagement for Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI)
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/public-engagement/latest/webinars-citizen-engagement-for-orri-29-april-and-6-may#new_tab
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CREATED:20250425T112251Z
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SUMMARY:Free webinar: Three secrets of social science everyone in conservation needs to know
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://aac4pwgj14c.typeform.com/to/igoIWQ9w#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
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SUMMARY:Online training: Qualitative Methods for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to build your skills in qualitative research methods? \nAre you planning to conduct research interviews…but you’ve not had any training? \nIf you’ve answered yes to either of these questions\, you need the Qualitative Methods for Conservation course running online at the end of April. \nQualitative research methods such as interviews or focus groups gather text based data – like the transcripts of interviews. \nBut many conservation professionals are not trained in qualitative methods.  They are not sure where to start and often don’t have an experienced network to support them through a project. \nConservation is a complicated topic.  Qualitative methods (e.g. interviews) gather text-based data.  These methods allow researchers to gather insights into those complex topics\, providing valuable tools for gathering evidence.  But they are specialist methods which require a sound understanding of how to use them to ensure that good quality evidence is gathered in safe ways. \nThe Qualitative Methods for Conservation course gives you the knowledge\, practice and confidence to use qualitative research methods in your own projects.  The course is led by Dr Rebecca Jefferson\, an experienced social scientist and trainer.  And you’ll join a group of people who share your ambitions to build this skill set in a welcoming space \n  \nHere’s some feedback from two previous course participants: \nI feel much better equipped to navigate the complexities of qualitative research\, community collaboration\, and the ethical considerations involved. (Lecturer and researcher\, Indonesia) \nI was not expecting the course to be as interactive\, fun and loaded of interesting tools as it was. I really enjoyed it and had fun\, plus I made new friends!  (PhD researcher\, US) \n  \nIf you also want to feel better equipped to use qualitative research\, then this course is for you. \n  \nThe course is run online over five sessions daily from Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May from 10am to 3pm (BST) each day.  You also get a 45 minute 1:1 after the course to support you as you implement your new skills.  Standard rate £450 / reduced rate £385. \n  \nTo book your place visit https://humannature.co.uk/qmc or email course lead Dr Rebecca Jefferson at rebecca@humannature.co.uk with questions.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/online-training-qualitative-methods-for-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250319T135544Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar “Natural capital approaches to understanding ecosystem service delivery”
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URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-natural-capital-approaches/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T130000
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CREATED:20250304T103950Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar “Setting thresholds for good status in marine ecosystem management”
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URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-setting-thresholds/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T180000
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CREATED:20250321T090906Z
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SUMMARY:Kuzma Kirillovich Tereshchenko - A Hidden Ichthyologist and His Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Webinar by Takaaki Iwai \nFisheries 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 Biological Basis of Fisheries (1918) by Fedor Ilyich Baranov (1886-1965) which is considered as the first theoretical mathematical model in fisheries. However\, unlike Baranov\, Tereshchenko is rarely discussed in the Western world. This talk will explore Tereshchenko and his unsung contribution to mathematics in fishery science.   \nMicrosoft Teams (for online attendance) \nMeeting ID: 354 669 426 339\nPasscode: 8Kf2Hj9A \nWebinar link
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/kuzma-kirillovich-tereshchenko-a-hidden-ichthyologist-and-his-mathematics/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T170000
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SUMMARY:Supergen ORE Hub Annual Assembly
DESCRIPTION:14 April (evening reception) & 15 April (Conference)\, University of Manchester \nThe 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 and tidal energy to explore cutting-edge research\, emerging opportunities\, and key challenges. Register Now
URL:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-assembly-2025-tickets-1248405346999?aff=oddtdtcreator#new_tab
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T143000
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CREATED:20250310T162228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T091424Z
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SUMMARY:EMB webinar - Deep-sea knowledge for effective Ocean management
DESCRIPTION: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 and manage the deep sea. While the EU’s International Ocean Governance Agenda and Biodiversity Strategy already emphasize marine biodiversity protection\, there is an urgent need to translate these agendas into action\, particularly concerning the deep sea. \nDuring this webinar\, EMB will launch its Future Science Brief No 12\, titled ‘Deep Sea Research and Management Needs’. This brief addresses the critical need to increase our knowledge on the deep sea\, an often-overlooked yet vital component of our global ecosystem and climate regulation. Effective management of this environment require a robust scientific foundation and international cooperation. Science-policy communication and transdisciplinary research will be crucial in the sustainable use of the deep sea\, particularly as the BBNJ Agreement Conference of Parties (COPs) unfolds.
URL:https://www.marineboard.eu/events/deep-sea-knowledge-effective-ocean-management-launch-emb-future-science-brief-deep-sea#new_tab
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Cold-Water Corals & Environmental Drivers"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Aquatic Stressors Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with an interesting talk on: \nPhysiological response and skeletal dissolution of cold-water corals to multiple environmental drivers\nSpeaker: Dr Kristina Beck\, University Teacher in Marine Science\, University of Edinburgh \nCredit: Kristina Beck (University of Edinburgh)\nSome cold-water coral (CWC) species are important ecosystem engineer\, forming complex three-dimensional reefs in the deep sea. These reefs consist of both live corals and dead skeletons and are associated with high biodiversity. However\, CWCs are threatened by climate change. Previous laboratory studies mainly focused on the short-term effects of single environmental factors on adult CWCs\, especially elevated temperatures and reduced pH. So far\, little is known about the effects of reduced oxygen concentration and food availability on CWCs\, the long-term and combined effect of all these environmental drivers as well as their effect on different life stages. \nTherefore\, I have conducted two long-term (6 and 12 months) aquarium experiments to investigate the combined effect of reduced pH\, elevated temperature\, reduced oxygen concentration and reduced food supply on three life stages of the solitary CWC Caryophyllia huinayensis and the colony-forming CWC Lophelia pertusa (syn. Desmophyllum pertusum). During the experiments\, I have determined coral mortality\, calcification\, respiration\, and energy reserves of live corals. I have also examined dissolution rates of dead L. pertusa skeletons under different ocean acidification scenarios using micro-computed tomography (µCT) to better predict how ocean acidification will affect the structural integrity of CWC reefs in the future. In both experiments\, I have observed a delay in response\, presumably because the effects only become visible once energy reserves are depleted\, suggesting that short-term experiments overestimate coral resilience. \nCredit: Sebastian Hennige (University of Edinburgh)\nIn the long-term\, acidification alone had no effect on C. huinayensis\, but warming and reduced food availability lowered their survival and calcification rates. The magnitude of change differed between life stages as calcification rates declined more in juvenile than in adult corals. Calcification rates of L. pertusa were lowest in the multiple driver treatments\, reaching negative values after more than three months\, presumably because the dissolution of skeletal parts not covered with tissue exceeded the growth rate of live polyps at aragonite undersaturation. In addition\, the dissolution rate of dead coral skeletons increased with reduced seawater pH. Overall\, the findings highlight the importance of considering interactive effects of multiple drivers\, appropriate duration of experiments and potential ontogenetic differences when investigating CWC susceptibility to climate change. I also conclude that live CWCs may be able to cope with future environmental changes to a certain extent\, whereas increased skeletal dissolution due to ocean acidification will lead to structural weakening of the dead skeletal framework and potential crumbling of CWC reefs in the long term. \nRegister Here!\n  \nImages: CWC Reef/Changing Oceans Research Group (University of Edinburgh)\,\nKristina Beck (University of Edinburgh)
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-cold-water-corals/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Climate Change Drivers in UK regional seas and Scottish deep seas"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Marine Climate Change Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with 2 interesting talks! \nRegister Here!\nTalk 1: Investigating climate driven changes on marine invertebrates and macroalgae using long-term time-series data in UK regional seas\nSpeaker: Dr Heather Sugden\, Newcastle University \n \nAnthropogenic climate change has been re-shaping biogeographic patterns of species\, causing shifts at all levels of ecosystem\, alongside driving phenological changes. Such responses at all levels of biological organization are ultimately driven by temperature change\, especially in marine invertebrate and macroalgae species.\nWithin assemblages the composition and relative abundance of species with different thermal affinities are being re-sorted. Disturbance due to extreme weather events is superimposed upon these long-term patterns of response to climate. Greater amplitude and more frequent return times of extreme events are already occurring and predicted to accelerate\, themselves being symptoms of climate change. Both extreme events and pervasive climate change will have direct effects on individuals and hence populations\, with consequences for community structure and ecosystem functioning. This is especially so when the species affected are important foundation species and/or ecosystem engineers\, dominating space and providing biogenic habitat for others\, often by ameliorating environmental conditions. \nHistoric records have helped to build a picture of intertidal rocky shore communities from the 1900s from several biogeographic areas when there was a groundswell of amateur naturalists. The MarClim project was conceived to bring together historical records across the biogeographic distribution of the UK regional seas and continue to monitor intertidal species taken from these records to track movements of key indicator species. Surveys track the abundance and distribution of 87 species of invertebrates and macroalgae at 100 sites around the UK Regional Seas and northern France on an annual basis. The project has recorded some of the fastest distributional shifts in leading and trailing range edges of species in any natural system and spans over half a century. Using these long-term data\, alongside short-term observational and experimental studies provide an opportunity to investigate the impacts of short term change through extreme events\, versus longer-term sustained shifts in species abundance and community composition. \n  \nTalk 2: Effects of Climate Change on Scottish Deep Seas – A Story Map and Policy Brief\nSpeaker: Dr Johanne Vad\, University of Edinburgh \nCredit: Emily Hague “Deep Sea Scene”\nMost of the United Kingdom’s deep sea (deeper than 200 m) is in Scottish waters. Scotland’s deep sea\, is around four times bigger than Scotland itself and hosts a diverse range of habitats\, such as submarine ridges\, banks\, seamounts\, coral and sponge reefs\, expansive soft sediments and sand waves. Biodiversity in these deep-sea habitats is extremely high but Scotland’s deep-sea ecosystems are threatened by human-induced climate change\, pollution\, and the extraction of fish and other resources. Deep-sea environments are generally less variable over short time scales than coastal ecosystems\, making deep-sea species and habitats more sensitive to climate change impacts. \nThe MASTS Deep Sea Research Forum created a Working Group in 2024 to produce an interactive Story Map and accompanying Policy Brief to highlight main climate change drivers and case studies\, as well as predictions of future scenarios and recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders involved. \nRegister Here!\n  \nImages: Header from Emily Hague\, Moon Jellyfish from Unsplash
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-climate-change-drivers/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
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SUMMARY:Online invitation: Marine Data 4 Sustainable Oceans
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter last edition’s training dedicated to Africa\, gathering around 1300 participants\, it is clear training sessions are much appreciated by Copernicus Marine Service users. \nParticipate on the next Training Workshop dedicated to a better understanding of how data can support sustainable practices for healthy oceans!\nJupyter Notebooks\, R exercices and QGIS demos will be especially developed for this topic
URL:https://events.marine.copernicus.eu/marine-data-4-sustainable-oceans/content/subscrie#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250401T144458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T144458Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI Ethics in Life Sciences: Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish AI Alliance will facilitate an interactive digital workshop exploring how ethics relates to the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies. \nStarting 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 exist within the intersection of life sciences and AI through a case study session where we will dissect real-life use cases through the lens of Scotland’s AI Strategy and its vision for Scotland to become a leader in trustworthy\, ethical and inclusive AI. \nParticipants will be encouraged to engage in discussions around ethical issues related to their field of work as a group\, then splitting into smaller working groups to apply an ethical lens to further real-life case studies drawn from the use of AI in life sciences.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-ai-ethics-in-life-sciences-tickets-1284097041819?aff=oddtdtcreator#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250304T144900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T144900Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Deep Computer Vision & Benthic Ecosystems"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Artificial Intelligence Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session with an interesting talk on: \nUnderstanding the Current State of Southern Ocean Benthic Ecosystems Using Deep Computer Vision\nSpeaker: Dr Cameron Trotter\, Machine Learning Research Scientist\, British Antarctic Survey \nCredit: Cameron Trotter\, British Antarctic Survey\nLoss of marine biodiversity is a key issue facing the modern world. The removal of species from an environment can have profound effects on the overall ecosystem structure\, though to what degree any species contributes to ecosystem stability is often unknown until they are removed. Due to its remoteness\, relatively little is known about the structure of benthic ecosystems situated in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. This region is among the most vulnerable to climate change and is currently one of the fastest-warming areas on the planet. Additionally\, increasing human activity\, including a growing number of vessels\, poses further risks to these fragile ecosystems. \nTraditionally\, our understanding of Southern Ocean biodiversity has relied on nets or other sampling devices to bring benthic organisms to the surface. However\, these methods are inherently destructive and provide limited insight into community structure. The development of underwater imaging technologies has enabled non-destructive\, in-situ data collection\, but analysing these images remains time-consuming and requires specialist expertise\, as many of the organisms are found nowhere else on Earth. This has created a bottleneck\, where data is collected faster than it be curated\, significantly limiting our understanding of these ecosystems and how they are changing. \nTo address this challenge\, we present the development of a deep-learning computer vision model trained to detect key taxa in Southern Ocean benthic imagery. Using only a small subset of labelled images from a high-resolution\, downward-facing towed camera\, the model learns to autonomously process unlabelled imagery\, requiring only human verification of its output. This approach accelerates analysis and expands the spatio-temporal range of study compared to fully manual methods\, offering a clearer picture of the current state of the Southern Ocean’s benthic ecosystems. \nRegister Here!\nImages: Cameron Trotter and British Antarctic Survey
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-deep-computer-vision/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250319T075631Z
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SUMMARY:Data & AI Meetup: Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWithin these disciplines\, data is crucial and the potential for AI to transform life sciences is enormous. By analysing vast datasets with speed and accuracy\, AI-powered tools have the potential to detect diseases early\, streamline processes\, and help to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges.
URL:https://community.thedatalab.com/events/175405#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250314T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T151942Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Webinar "Harmful Algal Blooms in SE Asia"
DESCRIPTION:Prof Keith Davidson will discuss the HAB early warning system jointly developed in Scotland and Malaysia. \nDr 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.
URL:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5cf52ea5-b92e-4a17-9358-4f73fbc375d9@f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a#new_tab
CATEGORIES:MASTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
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SUMMARY:Native Oyster Network
DESCRIPTION: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 support and accelerate marine habitat restoration\, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across projects. \nAn optional half-day excursion on 3rd April hosted by Cuan Beo will showcase local native oyster restoration work\, and provide further networking opportunities. \nFor further information\, how to register\, and to express interest in presenting your work\, please visit https://nativeoysternetwork.org/communications/ or contact us at NativeOyster@zsl.org.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/native-oyster-network/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250324T095641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T095641Z
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SUMMARY:The genetics of salmon migration timing in a changing climate
DESCRIPTION:Swimming against the clock: The genetics of salmon migration timing in a changing climate with Dr Samantha Beck
URL:https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/media/events/swimming-against-the-clock-the-genetics-of-salmon-migration-timing-in-a-changing-climate-with-dr-samantha-beck.html#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250304T142828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T143450Z
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SUMMARY:SUPERGEN Webinar - The use of Dynamic Bayesian Network Modelling for the Spatial and Temporal Understanding of Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
DESCRIPTION: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 be used to predict the cumulative effects on the population trends across a range of species and to link these outputs to changes in ecosystem services and natural capital to assess the environmental and socio-economic benefits and trade-offs.
URL:https://supergen-ore.net/events/webinar-the-use-of-dynamic-bayesian-network-modelling-for-the-spatial-and-temporal-understanding-of-marine-ecosystem-dynamics#new_tab
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250313T092052Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Webinar "Marine environmental forensics"
DESCRIPTION:Marine environmental forensics: disentangling physiological\, ecological and environmental signals in stranded cetaceans using paired bulk and biomarker signatures \n  \nCetacean 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 provide insights into the distribution of cryptic cetaceans and further offer opportunities to collect biological tissue samples\, which then can be used to characterize aspects of behaviour and life history.  Yet\, the relationships shared between strandings and bioecological factors remain unclear\, in large part because of difficulties constraining patterns in animals’ distribution and behaviours in the days\, weeks and months prior to stranding.  With this in mind\, I will discuss how complementary ‘paired’ stable isotope signatures of bulk tissues (HCNS) sampled from cetaceans can be used together with coincident biomarkers (viz. amino- and fatty acids) to reveal insights about the life and times of these charismatic marine mammals and help shed light on strandings’ dynamics. \n  \nDr Clayton Magill is an Associate Professor of Biogeochemistry in the Lyell Centre at Heriot-Watt University\, where he leads the MAGPIE (Multidisciplinary Geo-energy\, Paleoenvironment and Isotope Ecology) team.  Dr Magill is a world leader in applied biogeochemical techniques with an emphasis on using paired bulk-molecular signatures to establish a ‘behavioural timeline’ in animals met by untimely deaths.  His work has been incorporated into diverse and often surprising policies ranging from marine conservation strategies to conflict-zone revitalization.
URL:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0ca6ec51-ddad-49b7-bfcb-e986605c0ffb@f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a#new_tab
CATEGORIES:MASTS
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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250217T121236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T104324Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: “Measuring Ocean Ecosystem Wealth in the Context of Global Change and Conflict”
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-measuring-ocean-ecosystem-wealth/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250226T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T151240Z
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SUMMARY:Marine restoration webinar series: Policy and Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Join the second in the OCF series of free marine restoration webinars continues with a focus on the policy and regulatory landscape.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marine-restoration-webinar-series-policy-and-regulation-tickets-1257390431629?aff=oddtdtcreator#new_tab
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250217T105450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T110214Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Webinar "Application of Peridynamics for Marine Structures"
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nSpeaker: Selda Oterkus (University of Strathclyde) \nMarine 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 technique for deformation and stress analysis of structures. However\, it has various disadvantages in predicting failure due to its mathematical structure. In order to overcome this problem\, a new computational technique peridynamics was introduced. Peridynamics is a meshless method and it is very suitable for predicting crack initiation and propagation in structures subjected to different types of loading and environmental conditions. Peridynamics is also suitable for multiphysics analysis so that influence of different physical fields on each other can be accurately represented with damage prediction capability. In this webinar\, various applications of peridynamics for marine structures will be demonstrated including stress corrosion cracking\, pit-to-crack transition\, underwater shock response of composite structures\, fatigue damage prediction in metals\, ice-structure interactions and fracture in marine lithium-ion batteries.\n\n\nWhile Peridynamics is a useful technique for damage prediction in a structure\, it is also important to  continuously monitor the health of marine structures by using sensors located at different parts of structures by establishing their “digital twin”\, so that necessary actions can be taken before catastrophic consequences occur. There are various structural health monitoring approaches available for this purpose. In this webinar\, a new methodology\, known as inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM)\, will also be presented. iFEM has various advantages for being fast and robust which makes it suitable for real-time monitoring. Moreover\, it is not necessary to measure loading acting on the structure which may not be an easy task under operational conditions. \n  \nThis webinar is part of the MASTS 2025 webinar series. Join each month for a deep dive into the research from our members and wider marine science community. Want to get involved? Contact us by email with your webinar suggestion at masts@st-andrews.ac.uk.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/application-of-peridynamics-for-marine-structures/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250214T141745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T141745Z
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SUMMARY:MASTS Open Forum Session "Harmful Algal Blooms in Salmon Farms"
DESCRIPTION:The MASTS Sustainable Aquaculture Forum is excited to host a free Open Forum Session on: \nInnovative Photocatalytic Barrier for Targeted Elimination of Harmful Algal Blooms in Salmon Farms\nSpeakers: Indira Menezes and Diana Souza Moura (Robert Gordon University) \nHarmful algal blooms (HABs) can cause significant loss of farmed salmon\, particularly through gill damage and oxygen depletion. Advanced oxidation processes have shown promise in eliminating algae due to generation of radicals with high oxidative power. Photocatalysis is one type of advanced oxidation process which has the significant advantage that it can destroy algae and toxic metabolites by using a catalyst and low-cost LEDs without the addition of chemicals. A highly innovative addition to photocatalysis is to explore the use of LED to influence the phototaxis of HABs by selecting the correct wavelength of LED to provide targeted elimination of HABs before they reach salmon cages. Targeted highly localised treatment minimises the impact on non-target organisms while efficiently removing HABs before adverse effects occur. The aim of this project is to design a highly efficient photocatalytic barrier to protect salmon cages from HABs with minimum impact on natural biota\, by applying novel LED lure lights for targeted photocatalytic destruction of HAB species identified as hazards in salmon aquaculture \n~ \nRegister Here!\nImage: Unsplash
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/masts-open-forum-session-harmful-algal-bloom/
CATEGORIES:Open Forum Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250123T170313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T153113Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250113T112838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T121001Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250204T160500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T160500Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T231527
CREATED:20250131T103636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T103840Z
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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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