Events for August 14, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Since 2017, the OBPS Workshops have been devoted “to guide the development of best practices (BP) and operating practices, to promote their documentation, and to share them widely using the Ocean Best Practices System”. However, many societal and environmental challenges that span across common sectors, disciplines and regions force us to rethink, transform and align […]

"One Ocean, One Mission, One Decade - One Voice" The EurOCEAN 2023 Conference will be held in Vigo, Spain, on 10 and 11 October 2023 and will bring together the scientific community, political leaders and administrations at all levels, as well as the maritime industry and society representatives to discuss the challenges and opportunities in […]

The Ocean Science Jam will bring together musicians, artists, dancers, performers, marine biodiversity scientists and anyone with an interest to respond creatively in real time to visual and audio cues based on a theme related to marine scientists’ work. This Decade Action aims to open new ways to showcase the results of co-creation and co-design […]

The #NotOnOurWatch (#NOOW) campaign aims to create a movement and raise awareness about the need for urgent action to reverse the decline of the African penguin population in the wild. On this special day, #NOOW campaign has partnered with zoos, aquariums, activists and conservationists to arrange the Worldwide Waddle, with events taking place in cities […]

The AfriMAQUA International Conference seeks to work towards a more sustainable aquatic food system and interdisciplinary research on marine aquaculture in Africa. Aquatic foods are a vital source of essential nutrients and contribute to food and nutrition security in many countries. By 2030, per capita fish consumption is expected to increase worldwide with the exception […]

At Newton College in Lima, Peru, students are diligently committed to raise awareness about the responsibility we all share to care for our Blue Planet and secure the future we want. This endorsed Decade Action “Sirena: Lo mejor de dos mundos” utilizes theatre arts to emphasize the need to coexist in harmony with other species […]

This will be the first of several workshops showcasing Canadian and French ocean research opportunities within the exploratory framework of the France-Canada Joint Science and Technology Committee, launched in April 2023. The workshop will include: An overview of Canada’s new Transforming Climate Action research program. A presentation on synergies between French and Canadian institutions engaged […]

Are you a post-secondary student in Canada looking to make a positive impact on the environment? Join the Ocean of Data Challenge: Coast to Coast to Coast for a chance to win over $2000 in prizes as you explore ocean data to answer the ultimate question: How can ocean data help us understand Canada’s ocean […]

The ocean is facing challenges from both climate change and increasing impacts caused by anthropogenic activities. This calls for breakthrough solutions to address the challenges for a shared sustainable ocean future. Digital Twins of the ocean (DTOs) are digital representations of the ocean that help to answer ‘what if’ questions. Thus, they are intended to […]

For six consecutive years, the National Coastal Marine Symposium of Guatemala has disseminated scientific information regarding the country's marine-coastal zones and their biodiversity. Each year it has reached more than 100 people per event. With the participation of international and national researchers. This trajectory has earned it the important endorsement of UNESCO, in the year […]

Are you interested in marine research or do you want to go onboard a research vessel? Visit the Marine Station Ostend of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) on Sunday November 26 for the annual Science Day. Scientists will highlight the health of the ocean and its link to the human body. Follow our fit-o-meter and […]