Rachael Sinclair (SMRU Consulting) talks through our recent PrePARED report on Cumulative Effects Assessments (CEA), summarising the current challenges with this current process and recommendations for standardisation.
Join us to explore the different kinds of power relationships in Vietnam’s aquaculture industry that influence people’s access to resources, livelihood options and sustainability outcomes. This seminar looks at a case study of aquaculture production systems in northern Vietnam and the power relationships in food systems that lead to poverty, poor health and ecological degradation. […]
The new Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST), funded by UK Research and Innovation’s Building a Green Future strategic theme and the Economic and Social Research Council, are pleased to invite you to join their launch webinar. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025, 14.00-15.00 BST (UTC+1). Please see further information below. If […]
In this session we are sharing insights into how fishing organisations and associations are working with government and statutory bodies to plan and prioritise competing demands such as fishing and offshore wind in our coastal waters. Managing the space around the UK is a difficult job, with a rising number of marine protected areas and […]
Critical knowledge gaps remain about which eelgrass populations may be best suited for future restoration under warming conditions. To help fill these gaps, this project compared eelgrass populations in Virginia and North Carolina to identify traits and genetic markers associated with thermal resilience.
This webinar, hosted by the IMarEST Marine Mammal Special Interest Group (MMSIG), offers early career professionals an honest and supportive introduction to the realities of working in marine mammal science.
Join The Pew Charitable Trusts on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:00pm ET for a Blue Carbon Network webinar to hear from leading experts on financing coastal habitat protection and restoration.
We will be joined by Andy Read, former editor of Fishing News, to host a discussion with fishermen, fishing industry trainers, organisers and naval architects on ideas around a dedicated fishing vessel for training and career development, and how to make this happen. It’s an ambitious idea, but with the UK Government unveiling a £360 […]
The following event has been organised to support the public consultation on the Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind. The consultation events are an opportunity to learn about the Scottish Government’s proposed Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind, and conclusions from our impact assessments, including, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and partial Business and Regulatory Impact […]
The following event has been organised to support the public consultation on the Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind. The consultation events are an opportunity to learn about the Scottish Government’s proposed Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind, and conclusions from our impact assessments, including, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and partial Business and Regulatory Impact […]
Intro to stewardship, planning, and the MEDIN framework
The transition to a sustainable energy future depends on our industry. SPE Offshore Europe helps the offshore energy value chain to accelerate the transition to a better energy future by uniting the power of expertise, knowledge and innovative technology to drive progress. OE is a platform for collaboration, progress and results, designed by the industry for […]
Gain practical and theoretical insights into the use of cutting-edge scientific robotics, across aerial, air-sea and marine platforms, for monitoring rapidly changing environments. Designed for a wide range of stakeholders, this course is ideal whether you're just starting out, looking to improve current operations, or aiming to reduce operational costs without compromising data quality or […]
OISF programme in development, but will guarantee something to attract all!
For over a decade, Digital Aerial Surveys (DAS) have become the standard method to monitor seabirds and marine mammals around offshore wind farms and much beyond. They are fast and cost-efficient. By covering large areas in short time DAS are the best option for marine wildlife monitoring. While standardization and keeping the method constant is […]
Tidalites 2025 – the 11th International Congress on Tidal Dynamics and Sedimentology (9-11 September 2025, Liverpool): Abstract submission deadline: June 12, 2025. Registration closes: July 23, 2025 More information about the conference is available below. Please feel free to reach out (tidalites_2025@liverpool.ac.uk) if you have any questions or need additional information. This interdisciplinary conference invites research on all aspects of tidal systems, including tidal hydrodynamics, […]
Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, UK This event will bring together ocean sustainability and finance specialists to explore how capital can be directed toward sustainable investment. Through dialogue and collaboration between these communities, the conference will catalyse opportunities for financing solutions that protect and restore ocean health, generate equitable outcomes for communities, and ensure […]
This year's DAFNI (Data and Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure) Annual Conference is being held at The Edge, University of Sheffield, S10 3ED on Thursday 11th September 2025. The theme of the 2025 conference is 'Bridging the gap between Academia, Government and Industry.' Including the sub-themes: - Climate Resilience - Security and Trusted Research
This two-day gathering will bring together researchers, practitioners, community partners, and policymakers from across the UK to explore how we can co-create resilient coastal futures.
Data standards and real-world marine applications
This presentation offers a practical introduction to the MEDIN Marine Data Standards and Guidelines, designed to support consistent, high-quality marine data management. It will outline the purpose and structure of the standards, explain how they promote interoperability and data reuse, and demonstrate their relevance across a range of marine sectors.
Join us for our September Coast-R Webinar, where we’ll be joined by Dr. Charlie Thompson, Director of the Channel Coastal Observatory at the University of Southampton Charlie is the Director of the Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), part of the National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP) of England, and an Associate Professor in Sediment […]
The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network is delighted to host the National Postdoctoral Conference on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at the British Academy in London. The event will run from 10:30 to 16:30, followed by a drink’s reception until 18:30. This free event and is open to ECRs from SHAPE and STEM disciplines.
Registration is now live for our first ever Policy Engagement Essentials training workshop jointly delivered by The Scottish Government, The Scottish Parliament and The Scottish Policy & Research Exchange. Date: Monday September 22nd 10.00-12.30 online via Teams. Register via Typeform here. The purpose of the workshop is to provide essential context and understanding on how, […]
This 3 day course will be delivered on 23-25 September 2025. Location: Howfield Manor, near Canterbury in Kent
On September 24th and 25th, MIKE-users are encouraged to gather at the Moat House (Acton Trussell, Staffordshire) to engage in presentations and networking opportunities. This one-and-a-half-day event will generate unique insights into marine and coastal environmental consulting markets, while simultaneously providing participants the chance to learn the latest software advancements from DHI. Registrants are encouraged to present […]
The 2026 election will be hugely significant for the environment – and it is more important than ever that nature has a strong voice.
The MarinePlan Final Event will be an online webinar series consisting of two parts. Part 1 will take place on the 29th September, 2025 from 14:00-17:30 (CET), and Part 2 will take place on the 30th September, 2025 from 14:00-17:30 (CET). See full agenda here. This event is open for everyone to join and will […]
As pressures on our marine environments intensify, there is a growing need for thresholds that can guide decision-making and support the achievement of Good Environmental Status (GES) under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). At the request of the EU (DG ENV), ICES is advancing technical work on threshold-setting for seafloor condition indicators (D6C3 and […]
Scottish Cultivated Shellfish – Planning for the Future Coran Halls, Oban The Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers invites all those interested in bivalve shellfish cultivation and seafood to join us in Oban to appreciate all things shellfish!
The Source to Sea: Working Across Landscapes conference will explore the interconnectedness of lochs, rivers, oceans and their contributing watersheds/catchments, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to managing these ecosystems holistically. The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy has set an ambitious goal for Scotland to become Nature Positive by 2030 and to have restored and regenerated biodiversity […]
The general objective of the course is to train scientists and practitioners in the FBIT methodology for assessing the impacts of disturbance (in particular bottom trawling) on invertebrate seabed communities at a (sub)regional scale. This benthic community trait-based methodology is widely used in ICES WGs and has underpinned ICES advice to the EU for use […]
Sea Scotland is an annual conference series which has been held since 2016 and aims to bring together the marine community and facilitate debate on critical issues facing the marine environment in Scotland. Sea Scotland 2025 will reflect on the upcoming Scottish Election in 2026. All of the main parties have been invited to send […]
Join us for the Highland Climate Conference on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, hosted by the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub and supported by the Scottish Government.
The conference will feature speakers from the UK, Ireland and beyond for two days of presentations, posters, and networking, including the Annual Dinner & Awards.
Don’t miss this opportunity to upskill in multivariate analysis and experimental design, led by the leading recognised experts in PRIMER and PERMANOVA methods. Come and join us IN PERSON in October 2025 at The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) in Plymouth, UK, where Distinguished Professor Emerita Marti J. Anderson will present courses […]
Join the most important conference connecting the digital innovators of the European agri-food sector
We are excited to announce the next Commonwealth Clean Ocean Alliance webinar, Using Remote Sensing for Detecting Marine Plastic Pollution: Need, Barriers, Challenges and Innovative Technologies. Date and Time: Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 UK Time (Check local time here). Register: The webinar will build on research commissioned by the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging programme, exploring […]
This online event brings together students, recent graduates, early career researchers, and professionals to explore career pathways in the coastal, marine and environmental sectors.
Ørsted and SMRU Consulting will host a webinar to summarise the findings of the recently completed IDEAS project.
To express an interest in attending, email Sian Williams, SAIC Knowledge Exchange Manager
The Challenge of Science Leadership training course, custom made for scientists, academics and professionals working in the environment and sustainability sectors, may be for you.
Abstract submissions are now open for presentation sessions and will close on Friday 29th August 2025.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in salmon health, welfare, and nutrition. This webinar brings together leading experts from research and industry to discuss the latest findings on EPA’s role in inflammation, immunity, and sustainable feed development — and what this means for the future of omega-3 […]
In this course, we aim to teach ecologists and stock assessors how to analyse spatial data. Attendees will gain an understanding of the relevant statistical concepts/methods and how to implement them using the INLA/inlabru software. Examples will be based on fitting models to observations to investigate spatial and temporal correlations and possible associations with abiotic factors […]
This webinar, hosted by IBioIC in collaboration with Scottish Water is the first of a series exploring how biotechnology can help Scotland become a responsible Hydro Nation - where water is valued, emissions are reduced, and innovation drives sustainable growth.
Summary: Learn more about the novel framework to anticipate and mitigate AI risks arising from human-AI interaction developed by the Cabinet Office Behavioural Science Team. Listen to an overview of the BR-UK AI Resources Repository and learn about the progress developing a Statement on AI by BR-UK. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Abstract: Current AI […]
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