Building on the commitments of the 2023 Wilhelmshaven Declaration, this symposium will bring together around 200 scientists from Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands to jointly explore critical issues in the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. The focus of the symposium will be on the cumulative impacts of both natural (e.g., tides, seasons) and human-induced […]
The III CIMentos Annual Assembly, organized by the Marine Research Center (CIM) of the University of Vigo, is a high-level scientific event that brings together marine science researchers from diverse fields. It aims to showcase cutting-edge marine science, foster strategic dialogue, and strengthen collaborations across sectors in alignment with the Ocean Decade’s goals of advancing […]
The ADT4Blue Open Call 3 is a project co-funded by Interreg Atlantic Area that aims to accelerate the digitalisation and sustainability of the Blue Economy by fostering the development of innovative solutions using Advanced Digital Technologies (such as AI, Blockchain, and IoT) to tackle real-world challenges faced by Blue Economy stakeholders across different sectors. The call is open to both legal entities […]
Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and analysis have become an increasingly popular tool for studying biodiversity and monitoring ecosystems. It provides a relatively easy, non-invasive method to scan environments; estimate number of species, assess biodiversity, and monitor changes in a community without having to collect organism samples. Additionally, eDNA has the potential to inform on the […]
The latest reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and from across the community of ocean scientists highlight the harmful impacts of rising ocean acidity and decreasing oxygen levels on both coastal and open ocean ecosystems. The reports make clear the urgent need to improve our ability to predict ocean conditions and to mitigate […]
"Get to Know CIM on the Street” and “Embark with CIM” is a public outreach event organized by the Marine Research Center (CIM) of the University of Vigo. The activity aims to engage the local community by bringing marine science closer through interactive displays, educational workshops, live demonstrations, boat tours, guided visits to CIM laboratories, […]
On 7 November, join schools around the world for the Plastic Clever Schools International Day of Action to tackle plastic pollution. Students will take part in assemblies, expert talks and hands-on activities to reduce single-use plastics at your school. Celebrate youth action with us and help create cleaner, healthier futures. Register here.
Students participating in the COMPASS program at The Harbour School will explore Hong Kong’s coastal habitats during the Intertidal Treasures program led by Dr James Ducker. Moving from sandflats to rocky shores and then back to the Marine Science Center, the students will observe the rich diversity of life along the city’s shores. The program […]
Hosted by INCOIS and co-organised with the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Resilience Section, the First Ocean Decade Tsunami Programme Conference marks a significant milestone to co-design solutions to build disaster-ready coastal communities. 🚨 Register here by 31 August 2025. Bringing the event to INCOIS, alongside the broader International Tsunami Symposium, underscores a strong commitment to advancing tsunami […]
The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) and the AIR Centre will host a small, hands-on, interactive workshop focused on mobilising marine biological observation datasets to the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS). The objective is to help data holders understand the value of following good practices for standardising biological data, using widely accepted biodiversity standards like […]
The North-South Atlantic Transect (NoSoAT) as Ocean Capacity Exchange (OceanCapX) is a shipboard training on RV Polarstern. The expedition will depart on 13 November from Bremerhaven, Germany, providing an educational platform to train an international group of scholars in advanced techniques of oceanographic, meteorological and climate observations and analyses on latitudinal transect. The scholars will […]
The 2025 National Marine-Coastal Symposium, now in its eighth edition as part of the 2025 National Congress on Biological Diversity and Protected Areas, seeks to highlight the main challenges, advances, and opportunities for marine-coastal conservation and management in Guatemala. The Forum will address key ocean issues, including multilevel governance, territorial management of coastlines, Marine Protected […]
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