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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.
- PR Stats Online Training Courses
- Various dates and times.
- Online courses in applied statistics, genomics, bioinformatics, ecology and social sciences.
- Transmitting Science Online Training Courses
- Various dates and times.
- Specialised courses to develop your research skills, improve the quality of your publications, and connect with a global network of scientists committed to lifelong learning.
- 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.
June 2026
- Ethical frameworks for high-tech biodiversity monitoring in lower-income nations, a CASCADE/Defra Webinar
- Friday 26 June, 1 pm.
- Free!
- The Innovate 4 Nature project will be discussed and how advanced biodiversity monitoring technologies can be developed and transferred through approaches based on co-design, local capacity strengthening, and data sovereignty rather than extractive models.
July 2026
- European Marine Biology Symposium
- Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 July.
- Portugal.
- From 350€ (~£302).
- The symposium brings together marine biologists, ecologists, oceanographers, blue biotechnologists, and environmental scientists from Europe and beyond to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in marine science. The meeting fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and provides a vibrant platform for both early-career and established researchers.
- What is GIS? an Instats Webinar
- Wednesday 8 July, 4 pm.
- Free!
- This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to geospatial information systems (GIS), exploring fundamental concepts, spatial data sources, and software tools applicable across various research fields.
- Unearth Your Potential: How to Peer Review, a British Society of Soil Science Webinar
- Thursday 9 July, 10 am.
- Free!
- This webinar is targeted to early career researchers and aims to provide a practical introduction to peer review, helping participants understand the peer review process, develop confidence in reviewing manuscripts, and learn how to provide constructive reviewer and professional reviewer feedback.
- Fisheries Society of the British Isles Symposium 2026
- Monday 27 to Friday 31 July.
- Southampton.
- From £20.
- The conference aims to bring together scientists from a range of disciplines to explore ways of integrating our research and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and policymakers.
- Register by Thursday 2 July.
- Navigating Careers Beyond Academia, a University of Birmingham Webinar
- Thursday 30 July, 12.30 pm.
- Free!
- Join Holly Prescott to discuss barriers to exploring careers beyond academia; supporting researchers in determining their priorities and generating options; and navigating some of the most persistent questions about preparing for career transition beyond academia.
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.
- From €315 (~£275).
- We invite you to participate in ECSA 61 and contribute your recent findings in all aspects of coastal and estuarine sciences. Building on the results of several Horizon Europe projects it is a unique opportunity to show the most recent advances of coastal marine research and their applications for European and international policies.
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.
- Challenger Society for Marine Science Conference
- Monday 7 to 11 September.
- Bangor.
- From £190.
- The conference has become the UK’s largest gathering of marine scientists attracting around 300 leading UK marine scientists, science managers and early career scientists. It provides an excellent opportunity for networking as well as giving early career scientists the opportunity to present their work in a friendly environment.
- Abstract deadline Friday 29 May.
- International Summer School of Blue Biotechnology
- Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 September.
- Naples, Italy.
- 100€ (~£86).
- A combination of lectures, short communications, practical afternoon sections and visit to a local marine biotechnology company will create a stimulating environment for participants.
- Register by Tuesday 30 June.
- Biodiversity Futures Summer School
- Monday 14 to Thursday 17 September.
- London.
- £200.
- This short course explores emerging technologies, career pathways, and real-world applications addressing the biodiversity crisis through lectures, practicals, and practitioner seminars.
- Register by Wednesday 15 July.
- ISEC Annual Science Conference 2026
- Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 September.
- Brest, France.
- Student pricing of €446 (~£389) for full in-person event until Tuesday 1 September.
- 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.
- International Summer School of Blue Biotechnology
- Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 September.
- Naples, Italy.
- 100€ (~£86).
- A combination of lectures, short communications, practical afternoon sections and visit to a local marine biotechnology company will create a stimulating environment for participants.
- Register by Tuesday 30 June.
November 2026
- The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress
- Friday 13 to Tuesday 17 November.
- Edinburgh.
- Early bird pricing from £285 until Friday 26 June, additional 15% thereafter.
- 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.
- Early Career Perspectives on Freshwater Ecosystems Online Conference
- Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November.
- Online.
- Free!
- Topic of this year’s meeting will be: Nature Restoration Law, which serves as the overarching theme. However, presentations on topics beyond restoration are also very welcome.
- Registration and abstract deadline is Wednesday 16 September.
