12 Aug 2025
The Ocean Advocate Academy 2nd – 8th March 2026 – APPLY NOW! Applications close 1st September 2025 APPLY NOW The Ocean Conservation Academy is open to UK residents aged 18 and over, particularly those without a science background or full-time conservation roles. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about ocean conservation and […]
12 Aug 2025
Specialist Marine Industries and Energy Advisor Team: Marine and Coastal Policy and Planning / Evidence, Policy and Permitting Closing date: 07/09/2025 Salary: Grade 6: £41,132 – £44,988 per annum Location: Flexible Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent […]
12 Aug 2025
Marine Monitoring Manager Team: Marine Monitoring Ref No: 202537 Grade: S (SEO) Type of appointment: Fixed-term 14 Months Location: Peterborough or Aberdeen Salary: £40,140 Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday, 28 September 2025 This post will have a base in either Peterborough or Aberdeen. JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo of Gannets on Bass Rock by Kristin Snippe The Scottish Government has approved one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, the Berwick Bank project, despite fierce opposition from conservation groups who warn it could drive vulnerable seabird species toward extinction. The 4.1 gigawatt development, located 23 miles off Scotland’s east coast in […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo by SpaceX Groundbreaking research using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence has provided the first comprehensive evidence that strictly protected marine reserves successfully deter illegal fishing, offering new hope for ocean conservation efforts worldwide. The peer-reviewed study published in Science analysed 1,380 marine protected areas (MPAs) globally and found that 78.5% had no commercial […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo by Marco Krenn The Trump administration has cancelled plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, rescinding all designated wind energy areas in a move that effectively ends the framework established for the nation’s offshore wind expansion. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Wednesday that it was […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo by Yannis Papanastasopoulos Ocean oxygen levels are declining at an unprecedented rate, with new research revealing that ancient episodes of deoxygenation caused widespread collapse of deep-sea fish populations, offering a stark warning for marine ecosystems facing accelerating oxygen loss today. A groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment demonstrates how mesopelagic fish […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a £3.25 million Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund, providing immediate financial support for fishing, aquaculture and marine stakeholders across the region. Minister Andrew Muir announced the scheme opening on 29th July 2025, emphasising the urgency of applications […]
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