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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.
May 2026
- 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
- QGIS Essentials for Marine Science Professionals, an OSA Online Training Course
- June.
- $299 (~£223).
- Learn to visualize, analyze, and communicate ocean data using open-access GIS tools. From mapping marine habitats to interpreting satellite imagery, you’ll build practical skills for conservation and research—at your own pace with expert support.
- PAM Software Basics, an OSA Online Training Course
- June.
- $499 (~£372).
- Flexible training to support your goals of learning to use industry leading software used for passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals.
- Workshop on Solitary and Out-of-habitat Bottlenose Dolphins
- Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 June, 11 am to 2 pm BST.
- Free.
- Case studies from recent European events will serve as a foundation for discussing assessment protocols, decision frameworks, and coordinated response strategies. The workshop aims to strengthen cross-border collaboration and identify research priorities that can support evidence-based management of these increasingly frequent and high-profile cases.
- Freshwater Biological Association ASM 2026
- Thursday 11 June.
- Edinburgh.
- From £32.50.
- This year’s theme will cover a range of new approaches being used for freshwater science, including bio/hydro acoustics, eDNA, citizen science, drones and the emerging role of machine learning for pattern recognition.
- 2026 BioInference Conference
- Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 June.
- University of St Andrews.
- £70.
- Highlighting work involving mathematical modelling, statistical methods, or machine learning approaches for broadly interpreted biological problems.
- Abstract deadline is Saturday 31 January.
- World Biodiversity Forum
- Sunday 14 to Friday 19 June.
- Davos, Switzerland.
- 390€ (~£340).
- The WBF convenes the community to build broad and strong leadership and networks for transformation, bringing science, arts, society, and businesses together, across generations.
- Tackling marine invasive non-native species, a CIEEM Webinar
- Tuesday 23 June, 1 pm.
- Free!
- This Invasive Species Week, the Marine and Coastal Special Interest Group invite you to a webinar all about marine invasive species, including the priority projects for Natural England.
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.
- 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.
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.
