Portugal is organizing its first national Ocean Literacy Conference! On the 5th and 6th of December, all ocean literacy promoters are going to be gathered in Lisbon, at the Pavilion of Knowledge, sharing experiences and creating synergies. This event invites schools, NGOs, research institutions, public agencies, companies, artists, and athletes to take part. If you’re […]
In this exhibition, scientists and artists come together to increase awareness about the problems the Ocean faces, to achieve a mobilisation of citizens for the protection and restoration of the Ocean. Artists and Scientists Arts and sciences are often seen as opposite of each other. Even the brains are different, they say! Left or right, […]
The Underwater Cinema exhibition is an art-science project, presented by Submersive Atmospheres* which merges 8 international artists, with 8 marine scientists from the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB) to produce 8 new audio-visual pieces based on marine science research. These films will then be displayed in a free to public exhibition for 2 weeks in the city centre […]
Organised by the Ocean Decade Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Programme, the ECOP AFRICA NODE – I Annual Ocean Fair bring together scientists, ocean enthusiasts, and advocates from across Africa for an inspiring week-long event celebrating the innovative networking towards the “Science We Need For The Ocean We Want”. This event will be showcasing some of […]
The aim of Sea Week is to promote Maio as a destination of excellence for water sports and opportunities for blue economy in Cabo Verde. The program will include the presence of Mitu Monteiro, the first Cape Verdean kitesurfing world champion. Mitu Monteiro will share his life story with the young people of Maio and […]
The 2nd regional dialogue platform taking place in Tahiti on 10 - 12 December 2024 is part of a collective scientific assessment on deep-sea knowledge and governance, commissioned by the French State Secretariat for the Sea and coordinated by the French Research Institute for Sustainable Development. In line with the Ocean Decade objectives, it focuses […]
BGP Oceans Empowering Nigeria initiative will take place on the 11th and 12th of December 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together 20 selected participants for an intensive training programme focused on marine fauna monitoring. The Empowering Nigeria initiative objectives include: Introducing participants to the theoretical and practical aspects of marine fauna monitoring, enabling them to […]
The 'Wave Makers' field training course, launched by the Beyond the Waves Ocean Literacy Initiative of Estuarine and Coastal Studies Foundation (ECSF) from 5th to 14th January, empowered young leaders to take meaningful action on ocean-climate nexus. Through a unique blend of GIS applications, marine ecology, science communication, mangrove restoration, hands-on training and community engagement, […]
What is the Ocean data Webinar series about? Oceans are an essential ecosystem for our planet. However, they are threatened by climate change, pollution, and several other factors. The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development has identified 10 ocean-related challenges to be addressed throughout the Decade to foster the sustainable use of oceans […]
This groundbreaking project aims to conduct a worldwide observation of the spawning of the coral species Porites rus, coordinated from our home base in Tahiti. Over the past three years, our dedicated team and numerous observers have collected 426 observations across 18 different islands. These efforts have demonstrated that Porites rus spawns predictably and synchronously […]
Two-day course: Seafloor exploration and characterisation for infrastructure, heritage and marine planning The course "Seafloor Exploration and Characterisation for Infrastructure, Heritage, and Marine Planning" is a two-day course organized by the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute and the Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute. This multidisciplinary course covers essential seafloor characterisation techniques for offshore infrastructure, heritage […]
Join Dr Natalie Sanders and Niru Dorrian for an evening in Peebles at Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre as they dive into The Last Sunset in the West, Natalie Sanders’ poignant exploration of Scotland’s West Coast orcas. With only two elderly members left, this unique orca community is on the brink of extinction. Natalie will share stories […]
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