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Recurring
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Webinar Series
- Often daily, various times.
- NOAA host hundreds of webinars throughout the year on topics such as climate and the marine environment.
- Leadership for Conservation in Africa Webinars
- Every Thursday, 5.00 pm UTC.
- Weekly live talks presented by conservationists, researchers, and environmental heroes from across Africa.
- Ecological Forecasting Initiative Statistical Methods Webinar Series
- Every first Monday of the month, 4.00 pm UTC, from November to May.
- A virtual seminar series that demonstrates a variety of quantitative methods applied within Ecology and Environmental Science in the R programming language.
- Crustal Ocean Biosphere Research Accelerator (COBRA) Webinar Series
- Every first Tuesday of the month, 7.00 pm UTC.
- A regular rotation of science and professional development topics.
- European Marine Board Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Wednesdays
- Every first Wednesday of the month, 10.00 am UTC.
- These events present a chance to learn more about the European and international marine science policy landscape and interact with research and policy professionals and other stakeholders working within it.
- European Marine Board (EMB) Science Webinar Series
- Every third Thursday of the month, 10.00 am UTC.
- These webinars showcase the research from EMB member institutes and by the authors of EMB publications.
- Open Communications for the Ocean (OCTO) Webinar Series
- Various dates and times.
- OCTO webinars aim to help ocean professionals stay current on research and tools in the sector.
- Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) Webinar Series
- Various dates and times.
- With themes spanning Environmental Impact, Resource Exploration, Technological Advancements, and Coastal Sustainability, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science.
- NERC Environmental Omics Facility (NEOF) Bioinformatics Training
- Various dates and times.
- NEOF provide training courses to support a range of capabilities including, for example, genome assembly, metabarcoding, population genomics and RNA sequencing.
- HWDT Winter Webinars by Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust
- Various dates and times.
- The HWDT are a marine conservation charity based on the Isle of Mull. They present a series of friendly and informative talks on marine species, research and conservation topics.
- Discovery of Sound in the Sea Underwater Acoustics Webinar Series
- Annually April to November, certain Wednesdays, various times.
- Topics on underwater sound and it’s impact and mitigation. Professional development certificates are available to those who attend or watch the archived video of all webinars in a calendar year.
March 2026
- BioHackathon Edinburgh 2026
- Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March.
- Edinburgh.
- Free!
- Open to all from UK universities interested in biological and computational innovation. No coding experience required.
April 2026
- 2026 CIEEM Ireland Conference: Advancing Ecological Practice: Trends, Tools and Innovations
- Thursday 23 April.
- Sligo, Ireland.
- From £43. Early bird pricing ends Thursday 12 March.
- This year’s programme will spotlight key themes including emerging opportunities in Nature Finance, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in ecological workflows, the implementation of Restoration Law across the island, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in Ireland and the growing need for capacity-building across the profession to name a few areas.
- Abstract deadline is Friday 23 January.
- Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference 2026
- Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 April.
- Nottingham.
- Early bird pricing of £125 until Friday 16 January, £175 thereafter.
- This conference provides a supportive environment for ECRs to present and discuss research, and to share good practice. It is a great opportunity to interact with your peers, allowing you to expand your knowledge and network.
- Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewables Conference 2026
- Monday 13 to Friday 17 April.
- Oban.
- From £350.
- The conference theme is ‘From space to place: Marine Renewables driving change’, this is based around the geographic concept of a ‘place’ as an area that holds meaning to people or other organisms, as opposed to empty ‘spaces’ that do not hold such meaning.
- MBA Postgraduate Conference
- Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 April.
- Newcastle.
- From £25.
- Join to celebrate the work being carried out by postgraduate and early-career marine scientists. This year’s theme, “Making Waves: Connecting Early Careers in Marine Science,” highlights the importance of visibility, collaboration, and community within marine science.
- Abstract deadline is Monday 16 March.
- 70th Anniversary of Ecological Genetics, a British Ecological Society Event
- Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 April.
- Sheffield.
- From £20.
- To celebrate and reflect on history, and to discuss the cutting-edge developments that will move the field forward.
- Abstract deadline is Sunday 15 February.
- 37th Annual Cetacean Conference
- Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 April.
- Dundee.
- From €90 (~£78) early bird pricing until Thursday 5 March.
- This year’s conference theme “Basics to Benefits” celebrates the full journey of marine mammal science – from the foundational research that uncovers knowledge to the applied studies that turn this understanding into action for conservation and management.
May 2026
- Functional programming with R, a Transmitting Science Online Training Course
- Wednesday 6 to Friday 15 May.
- 174€ (~£152) early bird pricing until Saturday 28 February, 260€ (~£227) thereafter.
- Functions allow the automation of common tasks (such as reading different databases) in a more powerful and general way, simplifying the code.
- Introduction to Python for Biology, a Transmitting Science Online Training Course
- Wednesday 6 to Friday 15 May.
- 526€ (~£458) early bird pricing until Saturday 28 February, 610€ (~£531) thereafter.
- This workshop will provide hands-on practice in a biological context for beginners, with very limited prior programming experience.
- Manipulation of Next Generation Sequencing Data, a Transmitting Science Online Training Course
- Monday 18 to Wednesday 27 May.
- 546€ (~£476) early bird pricing until Saturday 28 February, 630€ (~£549) thereafter.
- This course offers a comprehensive introduction to NGS data analysis, guiding participants through second and third-sequencing technologies, command-line operations, and data management. Key topics include quality assessment, variant detection, and large-scale genomic analyses.
- OCEANOISE2026, the International Conference and Exhibition on Ocean Noise
- Monday 25 to Friday 29 May.
- Barcelona.
- From €70 (~£61).
- OCEANOISE brings together international leading experts in noise measurement, modeling and mapping, physiological and behavioural effects as well as regulation and mitigation procedures.
- Abstract deadline is Friday 6 March.
June 2026
- AZTI SUMMER SCHOOL 2026 “Cumulative effects of multiple human pressures at sea”
- Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 June.
- Spain.
- Free!
- The Summer School offers hands-on training on Tikta, a free software developed within the framework of the European Horizon Europe project GES4SEAS. Tikta is designed to support cumulative pressure risk assessment on marine ecosystems and the evaluation of environmental status, in line with European policies and directives such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
- Apply by Sunday 15 March.
- ZeroPM Summer School 2026 “PFAS”
- Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 June.
- Greece
- Free!
- The summer school will focus on topics including an overview of the chemical properties of PFAS, current and future legislation, environmental and human health effects, conventional and innovative analytical methods, and the role big data approaches can play in classifying the PFAS universe.
- Apply by Sunday 1 March.
- 2026 BioInference Conference
- Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 June.
- University of St Andrews.
- Pricing TBD.
- Highlighting work involving mathematical modelling, statistical methods, or machine learning approaches for broadly interpreted biological problems.
- Abstract deadline is Saturday 31 January.
- Guarding Aquatic Ecosystems against Invasive Alien Species using eDNA, a GuardIAS Summer School 2026
- Thursday 25 June to Tuesday 7 July.
- Bodo, Norway and online.
- The summer school combines lectures, hands-on sessions, and applied case studies to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of eDNA-based monitoring, from sampling design and laboratory workflows to bioinformatics analysis, data validation, and integration into management and policy frameworks.
- BioAcoustic Summer School
- Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July.
- New York.
- Free!
- The goal of SeaBASS is to provide the opportunity for graduate students interested in pursuing careers in marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation of both marine animal biology and acoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and develop professional relationships within the field.
- Apply by Friday 13 March.
- AQUARIUS RV Svea Floating University 2026 “Scientific survey methods: Monitoring of fish and benthic fauna”
- Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July.
- Lysekil, Sweden.
- Free!
- Floating Universities is for early-stage researchers of marine related sciences and will address themes and topics on the applications and operation of research vessel data acquisition and sampling systems and equipment.
- Apply by Sunday 22 March.
August 2026
- ECSA 61: Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine and coastal marine biodiversity: The way forward
- Monday 24 to Thursday 27 August.
- Brussels, Belgium.
- Save the dates!
September 2026
- Optimising offshore renewable energy array design and locations for safety, fisheries co-location, and environmental aspects, a Supergen ORE Masterclass
- Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 2 September.
- Aberdeen.
- Free!
- This Masterclass focuses on revealing the complexity of optimising wind farm locations and array layout design with many competing interests to consider. It will cover broad spatial marine management challenges, including environmental safeguards, marine protected areas, fishing interactions and offshore energy production, as well as the challenging trade-offs.
- ISEC Annual Science Conference 2026
- Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 September.
- Brest, France.
- Pricing TBD.
- This event brings together marine scientists from around the world to present innovative research, share ideas and establish long-lasting collaborative partnerships.
- Abstract deadline is Wednesday 25 February.
November 2026
- The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress
- Friday 13 to Tuesday 17 November.
- Edinburgh.
- Pricing TBD.
- With over 800 delegates, IMCC is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to ocean conservation, bringing together scientists and practitioners, including regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students, journalists, and more.
- Abstract deadline is Friday 6 March.
