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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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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
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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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:20260611T165751
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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:20260611T165751
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T130000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240410T141128Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Ocean & Climate Change - What we know\, don't know\, and how we talk about it"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Prof Daniela Schmidt\, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol will give an insight into: \n__________ \nOcean & Climate Change – What we know\, don’t know\, and how we talk about it\n“I will provide an overview of the climate change impacts and risks on UK and European marine and coastal ecosystems. I will focus on adaptation feasibility and effectiveness\, the options we have and the role conservation can play. I will introduce a climate and ocean literacy project which we have been running to empower a wide group of people to get engaged in conservation\, protection and provide agency.” \n__________ \nProf Daniela Schmidt has established an international network of collaborators with different scientific backgrounds to better assess impacts and potential for adaption of ecosystems to climate change. She has contributed to several MCCIP reports and was lead author of the 5th IPCC report WGII. \n  \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-ocean-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240325T153549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T154832Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Market Insights: Seaweed Products"
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_________\n \n“Market Insights: Exploring End Markets for Seaweed Products”\nRhianna Rees (Scottish Seaweed Industry Association) \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. In this speed networking event\, 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 on the SSIA please click here. \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-seaweed-products/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240307T121937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T150057Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Storytelling & Climate Research"
DESCRIPTION:A Recording of this Webinar\nis available on the SMMR YouTube Channel\nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Research Fellow Dr Victoria Leslie from the University of Portsmouth and member of the SMMR “Diverse Marine Values” project will give an insight into: \nStorytelling and Climate Research\nWithin climate sciences\, storylines\, i.e.\, physically-based unfoldings of past climate or weather events\, or of plausible future events or pathways\, are increasingly used. However\, the role of storytelling to enhance scientific evidence is only recently gaining scholarly attention. This webinar will focus on some of the building blocks of narrative in order to develop effective stories\, as well as drawing upon literary examples of environmental change. \n__________ \nDr Victoria Leslie is a Research Fellow at the University of Portsmouth working on the SMMR “Diverse Marine Values” project using a range of arts-based research methods. She is an English literature and creative writing scholar\, the author of a short story collection and a novel\, the recipient of two literary fellowships and a finalist for a number of international fiction prizes. \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-storytelling-climate-research/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240206T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T092003Z
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SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #3: From Pearl Formation to Shellfish Reefs
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\nFrom pearl formation to shellfish reefs: applying molecular techniques to malacological questions\nBy Dr Carmen McDougall \nThis seminar explores the diverse application of molecular techniques for understanding molluscan biology and improving shellfish aquaculture. It will span research on pearl formation and biomineralisation processes\, and will demonstrate the importance of molecular tools for identification of oyster species\, particularly in the tropics. Finally\, it will demonstrate how molecular tools can contribute to shellfish reef restoration programmes. \n \nDr. Carmel McDougall’s research focuses on comparative and functional genomics to drive sustainable aquaculture and marine conservation efforts. With a keen interest in evolutionary biology\, her group delves into understanding the genetic basis of biomineralization in mollusks and annelids\, evolution of immune systems\, and gene co-option in invertebrate evolution. Additionally\, her work explores molecular aquaculture\, aiming to enhance pearl quality\, improve hatchery production of rock oysters\, and develop tools for managing gonad maturation in tropical abalone. Dr. McDougall’s group also contributes to molecular ecology by leveraging genetic identification techniques to assess biodiversity\, understand shellfish reef restoration success\, and detect exotic bivalve species using innovative eDNA methods. Find out more about Dr Carmen McDougall’s work here. \n  \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-3-from-pearl-formation-to-shellfish-reefs/
CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper,MASTS
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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240202T170744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T121101Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Interdisciplinarity in Coastal Research"
DESCRIPTION:A recording of this Webinar is now available on the SMMR YouTube Channel\n_____ \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month one of the UKRI-funded SMMR projects is taking the floor: \nInterdisciplinarity in coastal research: reflections and insights from early career researchers\nIn this session early career researchers from the “Co-Benefit Solutions for Resilient Coasts” (Co-Opt) project will reflect on their individual and collective experience navigating interdisciplinary research. They have various backgrounds and are trained in disciplines spanning from social to environmental sciences. They will discuss the barriers and synergies encountered across the case studies of the project. \nCo-Opt early career researchers are: Dr Elina Apine (University of St Andrews)\, Dr Amani Becker (National Oceanography Centre)\, Dr Sara Kaffashi (Cranfield University)\, Dr Constantinos Matsoukis (National Oceanography Centre)\, Dr Marta Meschini (University of Liverpool) and Dr Marta Payo Payo (National Oceanography Centre). \nFor more information on Co-Opt please visit their Website here. \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-interdisciplinarity-in-coastal-research/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240202T091700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T150741Z
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SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #2: Shaving Private Ryan - a Sea Urchin's War against Ocean Stressors
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\nShaving Private Ryan: The Battle between the Regeneration and Calcification of a Coastal Sea Urchin and the multi-stressor impacts of ocean acidification and warming.\nBy Angus Taylor\nAnthropogenic CO2 emissions are increasing at an unprecedented rate\, highlighting the importance of understanding the effects that climate change stressors such as ocean acidification and ocean warming have on marine ecosystems. Single-stressor effects have often been studied in isolation\, yet as these stressors are experienced concurrently by marine organisms\, interactive stressor impacts are an increasing priority in current research. Sea urchins (Echinoidea) are biomineralisers that exhibit extensive calcification and tissue regeneration capabilities\, making them an ideal model for our study. Using a phenotypic assay to assess long-term regeneration and calcification rates in conjunction with histology to investigate the cellular mechanisms driving the initial stages of regeneration\, we aim to provide an overview of regeneration and calcification in the coastal sea urchin Psammechinus miliaris and determine how these processes will be impacted by climate change. \nAngus Taylor is a marine biologist primarily interested in the impacts of ocean acidification and warming on marine environments particularly at an organismal and physiological level. Their current research is on the effects of ocean acidification and warming on sea urchins and their ability to calcify and regenerate their tissues in a multi-stressor environment. Find out more about Angus Taylor’s current project on his staff profile. \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-2-shaving-private-ryan-a-sea-urchins-war/
CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper,MASTS
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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Balance and Beauty of Science and Humanities"
DESCRIPTION:Recording available on the SMMR YouTube Channel!\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host Professor Anton Edwards\, marine physicist and independent marine consultant for this free online Lunchtime Webinar!\nJoin us for this month’s theme:\n________ \nThe Balance and Beauty of Science and Humanities\n“Science or humanities acting alone cannot deal successfully with all issues. The uses and beauties of the humanities need to be balanced by those of science. Despite the differences\, both are constrained in their creativity by their contexts. In this webinar I offer a few simple – even naïve – perspectives on this age-old dichotomy\, in the hope of promoting a little more unity and mutual respect.” \nProfessor Edwards has been the rector of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)\, independent scientific panel member for the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and has focused his work on applying oceanography to issues of ocean circulation coastal pollution\, defence\, aquaculture and marine management and regulation. \n________ \nInterested? Just select the number of tickets you’d like to acquire below\, register and a link to join will be send to you shortly before the event.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \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.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-balance-and-beauty-of-science-and-humanities/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240206T105231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T101912Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Speaking outside our Echochamber"
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! \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! \nThis month’s theme: \n_________\n \n“Speaking Outside our Echochamber”\nIan Rowlands (Siren Calling) \nDecision-makers\, funders\, the public; we often overlook these values\, motivators and language that really influence people’s decision-making and behaviour change. This session will introduce some tools that can positively impact communication and engagement and give an overview of cultural dynamics and values\, which can be used to maker our research more applicable to others. \nIan Rowlands is a former Guardian journalist and sees communication as the key to tackling the great environmental challenges of our time. Having worked in the environmental NGO sector for many years\, Ian has gained valuable experience in leading large-scale projects with the creative community\, reaching a diverse audience about environmental issues. \nSiren Calling is a youth organisation running trainings and activities to help scientists\, environmentalists and young people to communicate better. \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-speaking-outside-our-echochamber/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20240201T165122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T092748Z
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SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #1: The Economics of Marine Plastic Pollution
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 Economics of Marine Plastic Pollution: What are the Benefits of International Cooperation? \nBy Professor Frans de Vries.\nSince the 1950s the production and use of plastics has increased exponentially. Marine plastic pollution (MPP) is a global phenomenon with significant impacts on the natural environment and economic well-being. The control and reduction of MPP is a public good\, which requires the need for international coordination of actions. This talk provides some insights into the potential economic benefits of cooperative MPP management in the North Atlantic Ocean\, and discusses its usefulness in informing current international negotiations in the context of the global plastic treaty. \n \nProfessor of Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of Aberdeen\, Frans de Vries’s research is centered around the design and functioning of environmental markets and incentive-based policy mechanisms for pollution control and biodiversity conservation. \nFind out more about Professor Frans de Vries research here. \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n \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-1-the-economics-of-marine-plastic-pollution/
CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper
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ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20231213T165103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T101817Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "The Marine Planning Problem"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host Dr Heather Ritchie\, Lecturer in Planning at the Queen’s University Belfast for this free online Lunchtime Webinar!  \nThis month’s theme:\n \n________ \nMaritime Spatial Planning: ideas\, evolution and the ‘Marine Planning Problem’\nHeather’s presentation will look at introducing the topic of Maritime Spatial Planning\, providing some ideas of the rationale of MSP\, the provenance of MSP\, the evolution of the governance of MSP and will highlight some issues with property rights. She will also look at what is meant by the ‘Marine Planning Problem’\, and will draw upon some comparisons between MSP and Terrestrial Spatial Planning. The presentation will conclude with a look at the marine plans that have been adopted within the UK and Ireland\, and finally some recent areas of research. \nDr Heather Ritchie is specialized in Marine Spatial Planning and Stakeholder Engagement\, with experience in marine social science research\, action research and policy appraisal in the fields of coastal and marine spatial planning. Her research interests include land-sea interactions\, transboundary marine planning\, enviromental impact assessment and planning law. \n________ \nInterested? Just select the number of tickets you’d like to acquire below\, register and a link to join will be send to you the week before the event.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \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-the-marine-planning-problem/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Coastal community wellbeing - why should we care?"
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! \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! \nThis month’s theme: \n_________\n \n“Coastal community wellbeing in a changing environment – why should we care?”\nSpeaker: Dr Karen Alexander (Heriot-Watt University\, Scotland) \nWe are at a pivotal moment in the future of our ocean. Disputes over the use of marine resources and real estate are ubiquitous but are likely to increase in frequency and intensity. We can carry on with established ‘ways of doing’ which risk embedding management processes resulting in conflicts that can become increasingly hard to untangle or we can instead set a precedent for a more balanced ocean future by exploring how wellbeing might be considered in environmental management and decision-making. \nDr Alexander is a marine socio-ecologist focusing on environmental stewardship and ocean and coastal conflict. She is currently Assistant Professor in Marine Governance and Blue Economy in the International Centre for Island Technology at Heriot-Watt University.\n_________ \nInterested? Just select the number of tickets you’d like to acquire below\, register and a link to join will be send to you the week before the event.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-coastal-community-wellbeing-why-should-we-care/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T140000
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Women in Ocean Science"
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! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. 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! \nThis month’s theme: “Women in Ocean Science”\nSpeaker: Lindsay Grant\, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) \n“I recently started working as a Marine Support Officer within the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Team at the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) after completing the Marine Ecosystem Management masters at the university of St Andrews. I work on projects relating to offshore MPA’s within the UK and internationally through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).\nSomething that became apparent to me on the master’s programme within St Andrews is that I had many questions about what it is to be female within the field of marine science and what that meant for my future. There are many amazing women within the field at St Andrews\, so it was hard to know exactly who to talk to! I also felt that many people may benefit from the answers I may find. With the help of Dr Carol Sparling\, Director of the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)\, I put together the Women in Ocean Sciences in St Andrews (WOSiStA) panel event where 5 incredible women from academia and industry shared their experiences and advice.” \nJoin us and register below\, the Event Link will be sent to you closer to the time. See you there!
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-women-in-ocean-science/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "#IESTurningTheTide: Working across disciplines"
DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Partnerships Network is hosting another Speed Networking event\, this time in collaboration with the Institution of Environmental Sciences! After a 10 minute introduction 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. \nA fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nThis Week’s Theme: “Working across disciplines and sectors to solve environmental challenges”\nSpeaker: Dr Kathryn Fradera\, Howell Marine Consulting \nWithin the wide array of marine-related disciplines we all have our niches and specialties\, and we all have important roles to play in the offshore projects we help to make happen. In our focus on our specialties are we risking limiting innovation and problem-solving? The environmental challenges we face need joined-up thinking\, and nowhere is this truer than with the large-scale developments\, and conservation challenges\, in our marine spaces. We need solutions where the engineering design is compatible with environmental protection. Interested? \nMore Info on Content and Registration Here! \n  \n \nNot yet subscribed to the Ocean Partnerships Newsletter? Our aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. 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! Stay up to date regarding all upcoming Speed Networking events\, Trainings and Webinars! \nTo the Newsletter!
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-iesturningthetide-working-across-disciplines/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165751
CREATED:20231107T180620Z
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Fishing For Information"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host Clara Ortiz Alvarez and Sohini Dudhat from the University of St Andrews\, Scotland\, for this free online Lunchtime Webinar! Join us while we explore this month’s Theme: \nFishing for Information: Why and How to work with Fisherfolk?\nFrom our experiences of working with fishing communities in India and Peru\, we will be talking about how to tap into the traditional knowledge of fishers\, what motivates them and how they can contribute to the conservation of marine megafauna.  \nClara Ortiz Alvarez is a PhD student at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on the conservation of the Burmeister’s porpoise and its interactions with gillnet fisheries in Peru. She completed her Masters in Marine Biology at James Cook University and has worked in marine conservation and the interaction of marine megafauna with fisheries for 7 years\, before starting her PhD. \nAlso a PhD student at the University of St Andrews\, Sohini Dudhat’s work focuses on strandings of marine mammals and turtles in Oman. After completing her Masters from Pondicherry University in India she continued to work in India for 5 years on seagrass and coral ecosystems before starting her PhD in Scotland.  \nJoin us for this interesting topic and acquire a free Ticket below! A link to the event will be send to participants closer to the time. We look forward to seeing you there! \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-fishing-for-information/
CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T134500
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SUMMARY:Beaches of Scotland by Professor Bill Ritchie
DESCRIPTION:Historical photographs of Scotland’s coastline represent a priceless archive of information of how Scotland’s coastline has changed over time. During the 1960s and 1970s\, Professor Bill Ritchie\, University of Aberdeen\, was commissioned by the then Nature Conservancy Council to undertake a study of the ‘Beaches of Scotland’. The results of this study were published as a series of over 20 separate reports and are now regarded as classics. They provide important information on how various parts of Scotland’s coastline have changed over the last half-century and this\, in turn\, provides us with a key perspective on how Scotland’s coastline is responding to the effects of recent climate change. As a result of a MASTS initiative\, the ca. 1500 photographic slides taken over 50 years ago by Professor Ritchie for these reports are being digitised and published online. This webinar is an introduction to this ‘Beaches of Scotland’ historical photographs initiative coastal archive. We hope you can join us.
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/beaches-of-scotland-by-professor-bill-ritchie/
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Seaweed: to farm or not to farm?"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another 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! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. 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! \nThis month’s theme has been chosen by Dr Andrew Blight\, Lecturer at the School of Biology\, University of St Andrews: \nSeaweed: to farm or not to farm? \nThere is growing interest in the sustainable use of seaweed or seaweed products for use in food\, skincare or other health industries. Much of the industry in Scotland is based around wild harvest of seaweeds from intertidal habitats. However\, there is growing interest in the development of nearshore seaweed farms to boost this industry. \nWild harvesting or seaweed farms are viewed as sustainable practices which utilise what is considered to be an abundant ocean resource. This discussion session will examine some of the benefits and potential impacts of this industry and what can be done to make sure this practice remains sustainable. \nJoin us as we examine some of the benefits and potential impacts of this industry and what can be done to make sure this practice remains sustainable. \n*Register Here!*
URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-seaweed/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk
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