Our #EMBracingtheOcean committee is pleased to welcome two new members for the 2026 – 2027 programme, which will open from January 2026. Daria Ezgeta Balić from Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Croatia, and EMBracing the Ocean alumna Sonia Levy join: www.marineboard.eu/embracing-oc...

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Coming up next week on 4 December is our #ThirdThursdayScience webinar on 'Navigating coherence in EU marine policies' with Froukje M. Platjouw at NIVA and Ben Boteler @rifs-potsdam.bsky.social, both from the CrossGov Project. Make sure you join us, register here: marineboard.eu/events/navig...

Taking place today & tomorrow is the Digital Ocean Forum 2025! Opportunity for European #DTO community to discuss progress & look forward to further needs. You can also follow along online: events.edito.eu/2025-digital... Links to our work on @surimi-project.bsky.social www.marineboard.eu/surimi

Coming up next wednesday (3/12) is our next #ECOPWednesday with Dorothy Jane Dankel from SINTEF Ocean who will discuss 'Extending the Peer Community for Science-based Ocean Futures: Insights on Transformative Change for #ECOPS'. Register here to find out more: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

Exciting event coming up! The CommOcean Conference team will be hosting an online talk on 'Driving more impactful communication, the World Ocean Assessment as example' on 11 December 2025 at 15:00-17:30 CET! Register here to join us and discuss marine #scicomm: commocean.org/online-talks

Today EMB published the BRIDGE-BS Policy Brief. The document summarises the key policy-relevant results, tools & recommendations for future research & policy to further develop a sustainable blue economy within a safe operating space. Download here: tinyurl.com/mpkvbfz7

We are at the @emodnet.bsky.social #EMODnetOC2025 over the next two days, discussing the future of this essential #marinedata service for the #EUOceanPact. See the livestream here www.b2match.com/e/emodnet-op... and read the EMODnet Vision 2035 here: emodnet.ec.europa.eu/en/emodnet-c...

🌊 The call for abstracts for the VLIZ Marine Science Day 2026 (#VMSD26) is open! 📅 Deadline: 11 Jan 2026 📍 Ostend, 4 March 2026 🎤 Pitch & poster opportunities. More info here: vliz.be/en/news/vliz... #MarineScience #Research

Our new document on 'Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal' is clear: rapid CO2 emissions reduction is the top priority, and marine CDR is not a substitute for emissions reductions, only a potential supplementary measure. See here www.marineboard.eu/launch-emb-f...

On 1 Dec, we will open our new call for Ambassadors! EMB Ambassadors are linked to our member organisations & work with us to increase awareness and engagement from early career scientists for marine science-policy issues, & support our EMB ECOP network! More: www.marineboard.eu/ambassador-p...

Our EMB Communications Panel (EMBCP) has launched a survey on how actors engaged in marine and environmental research and development use social media platforms. You can respond here until 31 December 2025 using one of the 10 languages available: www.marineboard.eu/embcp-survey...

Enjoyed today's #ThirdThursdayScience webinar? Then join our next one on 4 December to discuss 'Navigating coherence in EU marine policies' with Froukje M. Platjouw at NIVA and Ben Boteler at RIFS_Potsdam, both from the CrossGov Project. More & register here: marineboard.eu/events/navig...

Join us on 3 December for the next #ECOPWednesday with Dorothee Jan Dankel (SINTEF Ocean) who will discuss 'Extending the Peer Community for Science-based Ocean Futures: Insights on Transformative Change for #ECOPS'. Registration now open: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

Our #EMBracingtheOcean #artistinresidence programme will be open for new applications early January 2026! Keep an eye on our social media & website for more information & find out more about the work of our previous & current artists on our website: tinyurl.com/4w82nw22

Today we launch our new Future Science Brief on 'Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal'! Drafted by our expert working group, it presents the key challenges and current status for MRV. Download for free here: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

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It is events galore at EMB! Our 4 December #ThirdThursdayScience webinar will discuss 'Navigating coherence in EU marine policies' with Froukje M. Platjouw at NIVA and Ben Boteler @rifs-potsdam.bsky.social, both from the CrossGov Project. More and register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/navig...

Getting ready for the Joint Advisory Councils–SURIMI workshop organised by @emarineboard.bsky.social! We'll be presenting the @surimi-project.bsky.social models and gathering feedback from Advisory Council representatives to help shape the design of the tools. Excited for the discussions ahead!

CIIMAR will participate in the International Conference "𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵", taking place on December 11 and 12, in Lisbon. 🔗Find out more and reserve your spot: cndo.sgeconomia.gov.pt/noticias/oce... #oceandecade Image credits: Dani Escayola / Ocean Image Bank

Pleased to have been included as an example in this new and very useful report from @vliz.be and the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership on 'Advancing knowledge exchange at the #marine science-policy interface'! You can download it here: www.vliz.be/en/publicati...

Join us next week (20 November at 13:00 CET) for our #ThirdThursdayScience webinar discussing "Deep pelagic biology, biodiversity and carbon flux" with speaker Henk-Jan Hoving from @geomarkiel.bsky.social. You can find out more and register here: marineboard.eu/events/deep-... #deepsea

Join us on Monday (17 November) for the launch of our Future Science Brief on 'Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal'! What is MRV, why do we need it and where are we now? Register here: marineboard.eu/events/launc... 📷Michael Sswat @geomarkiel.bsky.social

Our December #ECOPWednesday session organised by our EMB ECOP Network will discuss 'Extending the Peer Community for Science-based Ocean Futures: Insights on Transformative Change for ECOPs' with Dorothy Dankel from SINTEF! Find out more and register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

Coming hot on the heels of our Nov #ThirdThursdayScience webinar, our December edition on 4/12 discusses 'Navigating coherence in EU marine policies' with Froukje M. Platjouw at NIVA and Ben Boteler @rifs-potsdam.bsky.social, both at CrossGov Project. Register: www.marineboard.eu/events/navig...

A sonic glimpse into “Tidal Voices” project by #EMBracingtheOcean artist-in-residence Yara Costa: youtu.be/LLHt3OthjwM?... Find out more here: www.marineboard.eu/yara-costa On Mozambique Island, Xokolo women chant to the sea as they harvest octopus—echoes of a living ocean memory. 1/2

Coming up on 20 November (13:00 CET) is our #ThirdThursdayScience webinar discussing "Deep pelagic biology, biodiversity and carbon flux" with speaker Henk-Jan Hoving from @geomarkiel.bsky.social. You can find out more and register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/deep-... #deepsea

Our new publication on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal is coming soon! Find out more about what the document will discuss and how you can follow the launch on 17 November 2025 here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... 📷Michael Sswat @geomarkiel.bsky.social

Want to find out more about how inspiring our @unoceandecade.bsky.social #EMBracingtheOcean artist-in-residence's marine art-science collaboration projects are? You can find impact reports reflecting on their reach and impact here: www.marineboard.eu/impact Thank you for all your work!

🔁 EU Maritime & Fish Save the date: 2–6 March 2026 for #EUOceanDays European Ocean Days return to Brussels. A week for ocean community to connect and work together, on blue skills, innovation with #BlueInvest, #MissionOcean progress, and the take first steps under the #EUOceanPact. More soon.

The #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion opens today with sessions including one on deep sea biodiversity. We recently published on this topic see our Deep Sea Research and Management Needs doc: www.marineboard.eu/publications.... More about the Virtual Ocean Pavilion here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com

Coming up on 17 November is the launch of our Future Science Brief on 'Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal'! What is MRV, why do we need it and where are we now? Register here to find out: marineboard.eu/events/launc... 📷 @geomarkiel.bsky.social

Will the #Ocean suffer an epidemic? This is just one of the questions the Ocean and #Biodiversity chapter of Navigating the Future VI #NFVIOcean asks. Read it to find out more about the #marinescience and policy needs to address the biodiversity crisis: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

🚀 Infoday: Horizon Europe Missions 2026/2027 📅 20–21 Jan 2026 Join online with the European Commission & explore new 2026 topics & funding calls for: 🌦️ Climate Adaptation 🎗️ Cancer 🏙️ Smart Cities 🌊 Ocean & Waters 🌾 Soil Deal 🔗Read more: horizoneuropencpportal.eu/stage/infoda... #EUmissions

The #Ocean and #Freshwater chapter of Navigating the Future VI foresight doc #NFVIOcean highlights that sea-level rise could affect freshwater availability, amongst other important topics, as we look towards a water resilient and pollution free future in #Europe: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

Join us on 20 November (13:00 CET) for our #ThirdThursdayScience webinar discussing "Deep pelagic biology, biodiversity and carbon flux" with speaker Henk-Jan Hoving from @geomarkiel.bsky.social. You can find out more and register here: marineboard.eu/events/deep-...

Will we be able to continue living by the sea? asks the #Ocean and #Climate chapter of our Navigating the Future VI foresight publication #NFVIOcean, providing research and policy recommendations linked to the role of the Ocean in the addressing climate crisis: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

Make sure you join us next week for our #ECOPWednesday webinar on "Promoting sustainability in the aquaculture sector: production of alternative and ecofriendly feeds and farming of low-trophic species" with speaker Laura Ciriminna at Uni Palermo. Register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

Last week we hosted a Brown Bag Lunch event in the scope of the BAMBOO Project on 'Understanding the environmental and social impacts of large-scale offshore solar deployment'. You can find links to the presentations and recording here: www.marineboard.eu/events/bambo... #offshoresolar

The #Ocean and #People chapter of our Navigating the Future VI #NFVIOcean foresight publication encourages us to move beyond the economic value of the #Ocean as we try to manage it in a more just and equitable manner, taking all perspectives on board: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

Its a year since we launched our foresight publication Navigating the Future VI #NFVIOcean, which considers the #Ocean's role in the Earth system and highlights research and policy needs to support our understanding and address global challenges. Read it here: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

Join us on 17 November as we launch our Future Science Brief on 'Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal'! Follow our webinar to hear more about the document & its recommendations. Register here: marineboard.eu/events/launc... 📷 Michael SSwat @geomarkiel.bsky.social

Our November #ThirdThursdayScience webinar on 20/11 at 13:00 CET will discuss "Deep pelagic biology, biodiversity and carbon flux" with speaker Henk-Jan Hoving from @geomarkiel.bsky.social. You can find out more and register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/deep-...

Coming up on 5 November is our #ECOPWednesday webinar on "Promoting sustainability in the aquaculture sector: production of alternative and ecofriendly feeds and farming of low-trophic species" with speaker Laura Ciriminna from Uni Palermo. More & register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

📢Date for your diaries! On 17 Nov we will launch our Future Science Brief on 'Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal'. Join us online to hear more about the document & its recommendations: www.marineboard.eu/events/launc... 📷Michael Sswat @geomarkiel.bsky.social

📢We’re hiring an Advice Department Professional Officer📢 Apply to join a dynamic & collaborative international team dedicated to supporting ICES network, delivering impactful advice & advancing the connection between science & policy. 📍Copenhagen, Denmark 🔔2 November 🔗 www.ices.dk/about-ICES/J...

This week, our new working group on 'Biomolecular approaches to the observation and management of marine life' kicked off hosted by Chair Louise Allcock and the Ryan Institute at Uni Galway! You can find out more about the working group members and objectives here: www.marineboard.eu/kick-meeting...

Last chance to register for our #ThirdThursdayScience webinar TODAY where we will discuss 'From global to regional marine carbon budgets - Are we ready to monitor a decarbonizing society?' with speaker Peter Landschützer from @vliz.be. Find out more here: marineboard.eu/events/globa...

Our November #ECOPWednesday webinar will discuss "Promoting sustainability in the aquaculture sector: production of alternative and ecofriendly feeds and farming of low-trophic species" with speaker Laura Ciriminna from Uni Palermo. Find out more & register here: www.marineboard.eu/events/ecop-...

Our EMB Communications Panel, a platform for marine science communicators to promote EMB activities, synergise outreach activities and advocate for #Oceanliteracy, is meeting at OGS in Italy this week. Stay tuned for CommOcean Conference news coming soon! More about EMBCP: www.marineboard.eu/embcp