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June 2026

Halt the Hitchhiker: Invasive Species Challenge

About this event The Halt the Hitchhiker Invasive Species Challenge is a three-phase prize competition seeking innovative solutions to eliminate the risk of aquatic invasive species being transported in raw water entering and exiting watercraft ballast compartments. The goal is to identify novel approaches that can kill, exclude, or inactivate aquatic invasive species such as […]
01 Jun - 31 Dec
All Day
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October 2026

Marine Geo-resources Professional Masterclass 2026 to 2027

About this event The Marine Geo-resources Professional Masterclass is a seven day, face to face course and professional certificate now in its second year, addressing the geoskills associated with the exploration, assessment, development, extraction and management of marine sand and gravel resources. The training is primarily targeted at building capability and capacity within the marine […]
13 Oct - 22 Apr
All Day
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2026 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17)

About this event The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity takes place in Yerevan under the theme “Taking Action for Nature”. The meeting carries the first major stocktake of progress under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a formal review of the convention’s financial mechanism, and a push […]
19 - 30 Oct
All Day
Yerevan, Armenia
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GEF Partnership Pavilion at UN Biodiversity Conference COP17

About this event Running alongside COP17, the GEF Partnership Pavilion brings together the Global Environment Facility, Conservation Trust Funds, civil society, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women, youth, implementing agencies and other partners working on sustainable biodiversity management. The pavilion microsite carries the events schedule and a social media wall. What to expect Daily pavilion […]
20 - 29 Oct
All Day
Yerevan, Armenia (at CBD COP17)
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SharktoberFest 2026

About this event SharktoberFest is a free, week-long online programme on shark science, conservation, community and careers, hosted by the Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) and the Ocean Science Expedition Academy (OSEA). Researchers, educators and conservationists give presentations and take part in conversations aimed at making shark science accessible to a broad audience, covering current research, […]
26 - 30 Oct
All Day
Online
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The Challenge of Science Leadership Training Course

About this event The Challenge of Science Leadership is a three-day intensive training course in leadership for scientists, run by the Barefoot Thinking Company. It is aimed at people at a crossroads in their professional career, and the organisers say places are still available on the October course. What to expect Three-day intensive leadership course […]
27 - 29 Oct
All Day
University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow, UK
University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow, UK
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Gulf Fishery Management Council October 2026 Meeting

About this event The Gulf Fishery Management Council’s October 2026 meeting, held in Galveston, Texas. The Council considers management actions for federal fisheries in the Gulf. What to expect Council meeting on federal fisheries management in the Gulf Date and time 27 to 29 October 2026 Location and format In person, Galveston, TX, USA. Registration […]
27 - 29 Oct
All Day
Galveston, TX, USA
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Methanol-Fuelled Engines for the Maritime Sector

About this event An evening lecture by Dr Robbert Willems, Research Scientist Powertrains at TNO, on the latest developments in methanol-fuelled marine engines and the opportunities and challenges of their adoption in shipping. Methanol is emerging as one of the leading alternative fuels for shipping, but questions remain on engine concepts, emissions, fuel infrastructure, safety […]
29 Oct
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Delft University of Technology, ME Faculty, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, Netherlands
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Founders 2026: The International SeaKeepers Society

About this event Founders 2026 is the annual charity gala of The International SeaKeepers Society. The evening honours people working in ocean research and conservation and marks the impact of SeaKeepers’ programmes. This year’s event focuses on research into marine life and the role different species play in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy. The DISCOVERY Fleet, […]
29 Oct
7:00 pm
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
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FIMEC 2027 Deadline: Abstracts, Early Registration and Financial Support

About this event Friday 30 October 2026 is the extended deadline for abstract submissions, early registration and financial support applications for the Global Symposium on Fisheries Management in an Ecosystem Context (FIMEC 2027). The symposium takes place from 10 to 13 May 2027 in Penang, Malaysia, and brings together scientists, fisheries managers, policymakers and practitioners […]
30 Oct
All Day
Online
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November 2026

3rd Biennial West Coast Sea Turtle Symposium

About this event Sea turtle researchers, advocates, students and conservation organisations gather in Monterey for the third biennial West Coast Sea Turtle Symposium, hosted by Upwell. This year’s theme, West Coast Sea Turtles: Ambassadors Across the Pacific, covers sea turtle research, conservation, education, policy, rescue and rehabilitation, and efforts to reduce bycatch throughout the Pacific. […]
02 - 04 Nov
All Day
Monterey, CA, USA
Monterey, CA, USA
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Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop, Kitty Hawk

About this event This workshop teaches fishermen the proper techniques for safely handling and releasing entangled or hooked protected species, including sea turtles, marine mammals, smalltooth sawfish, Atlantic sturgeon and prohibited sharks. Attendance is required for commercial vessel owners or operators using longline or gillnet gear who hold a shark or swordfish directed or incidental […]
02 Nov
All Day
Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, USA
Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, USA
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