Early Career Ocean Professionals

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🌊 ECOP Programme – Global ONCE Special Webinar Series | Episode 3 How can science-informed ocean planning and policy help safeguard our shared ocean for future generations? 📅 Monday, 2 November 2026 🕛 12:00 CEST | 19:00 CST Register here:

⚓ Applications are now open for 2027–2028! 🎓 Application deadlines: 📌 31 March 2027 for applicants who need a visa 📌 30 June 2027 for other applicants from outside the Benelux Ready to take the next step in your maritime career? 👉 Apply now:

🌊 Join us for Episode 3 of the ECOP Programme – Global ONCE Special Webinar Series! 📅 Date: Monday, 2 November 2026 🕒 Time: 12:00 CEST / 19:00 CST 🔗 Register now:

🌊 Join us for YOUMARES’16 – Ocean Futures 2026! 📅 Date: 30 November 2026 🕗 Time: 08:00–18:00 CET 💻 Format: Online 📝 Register and submit your abstract here: We look forward to seeing you at YOUMARES’16!

🌊 Global ONCE–ECOP Special Webinar Series | Episode 2 How has Earth’s carbon cycle evolved over geological time, and what can it teach us about today’s climate challenges? 🌍 📅 Monday, 19 October 2026 🕐 13:00 CEST | 19:00 CST 🔗 Register here:

🌊 How can science and collaboration help build a thriving Blue Economy? Join us for Episode 55 of the ECOP Programme Webinar Series 📅 Date: Monday, 19 October 🕑 Time: 14:00 EST / 19:00 CEST 🔗 Register here:

The EIT Water & PDJF Hackathon takes place in Zadar on 5 November. €5,250 in cash prizes across the top three teams, plus mentoring throughout. Applications close 15 October. Full details and the application form here:

🌊 What’s next for BluECR? Join us to find out! Are you an early career researcher or professional working in blue carbon? 🌱🌊 Join us for the upcoming BluECR webinar and discover opportunities for 2026–2027, including: 👉 Register here:

📢 IOI Alumni CPD Webinar – Tomorrow, 23 September 2026 Protecting People at Sea: Human Security in a Fragmented Ocean Governance Landscape 🗓️ Wednesday, 23 September 2026 🕒 15:00–16:30 CEST 🔗 Register here:

🎥 Episode 54 | Ocean Literacy Reimagined ▶️ 🌊 Episode 53 | Working with Underwater Video ▶️ 💻 Episode 52 | Ocean Data Workflows ▶️ 🎨 Episode 51 | Interfacing with the Ocean ▶️

This webinar will trace the background and scientific origins of the microbial carbon pump (MCP), explaining why it is regarded as a bidirectional regulator of climate change. Link for registration:

📢 Apply for a training workshop titled Introduction to DNA Barcoding for Marine Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring! For more details and to apply, go to this page: 🗓️ Deadline: September 29 (23:59 CEST, Central Europe Summer Time).

🌊 Registrations are now open for the International Workshop on Ocean Literacy Outreach! 📍 Goa, India 📅 10–12 February 2027 👥 Limited to 60 participants ⏳ Registration deadline: 30 September 2026 🔗 Further information and registration:

RT @OceanDecadeECOP: 🌊 Registrations are now open for the International Workshop on Ocean Literacy Outreach! 📍 Goa, India 📅 10–12 February 2027 👥 Limited to 60 participants ⏳ Registration deadline: 30 September 2026 🔗 Further information and registration:

RT @OceanDecadeECOP: The Trevor Platt Science Foundation team is delighted to announce that the 2026 Online Mentorship Programme is now open for applications, closing on 25 September 2026. Visit for more information and to submit your application by 25 September 2026.

🌊 CALL FOR PARTNERS | BOAT FELLOWSHIP 2026 📌 Partner Expression of Interest deadline: 14 August 2026 👉 Apply to Partner: 📩 partnerships@bluerafrica.org 🌐 🔗 @bluerafrica

RT @OceanPrediction: The countdown begins – three months until the OceanPrediction DCC Hybrid Global Event.   Register for the event today here:   #oceanprediction #oceandecade #oceanscience #oceanography #unoceandecade

📢 Reminder: Abstract submissions are now open for IFYSS 2026! 🗓️ Abstract submission deadline: 15 August 2026 If you know students or early-career colleagues who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them. Link abstract and registration: