Mission Ocean

?? ?? Join the BlueMissionAA 'Weekly Hour' on ?? Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 14h CET for ?? ?? ?????? an interactive webinar exploring?WaveLinks.eu, ?? a dynamic open-access platform designed to connect #Ocean and #Waters stakeholders, foster collaboration, and drive #InnovativeSolutions in the #marine and #maritime sectors. ??? ? Discover how?WaveLinks.eu?can support your work as we guide you through its key functionalities and benefits. Learn about ongoing projects and key #Stakeholders, explore #CitizenScience and engagement strategies, and see how cutting-edge #protection and #restoration #solutions are shaping the future of our oceans. With Dusan M. (Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark), Frances Klatt (SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG), Taynara Louzada (Fundo Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia (FRCT)) and C. Manago (ERINN Innovation). ?? https://lnkd.in/dZKhxZcY #MissionOcean, #BlueMissionAA, #BlueMissionBANOS, #PREP4BLUE

?? The summer school is free but did you know you could also receive a grant ? A travel scholarship will cover travel expenses for 3 students from European countries and 1 student from outside Europe. ?? Specific Application form for the travel scholarship available here: https://lnkd.in/d2JmwAnq #atlanticocean #science #summerschool

?? “Water moves us all – physically, emotionally, and creatively.” ?? At TIDAL ArtS, we’re using the cyclical flow of water as our guiding principle for collaboration. Inspired by Our Ocean and Waters, United by Art & Science ?? Together, we’ll: ? Reconnect humans and nature. ?? Inspire change through creativity. ?? Protect the life force of our planet – our waters. ?? Join us in creating a ripple effect that leads to lasting impact. ?? Register for the €15,000 grants available for creative projects on ocean pollution. https://tidalarts.eu/ #TIDALArtS #ArtsAndSciences #HorizonEU #MissionOcean

??FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: the Fondation BNP Paribas and #OceanDecade are teaming up for a call for projects dedicated to ocean and coastal ecosystems! Ocean acidification, coastal erosion, coastal artificialization, overfishing… Today, ocean and coastal ecosystems are seriously threatened and affected by human activities. Through this 6th edition of the “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” programme, the BNP Paribas Foundation will support between 7 and 15 projects for a total amount of 7 million euros over 3 years. Applications are open to European scientific research projects (basic and/or applied) focusing on climate and biodiversity related to ocean and coastal ecosystems. ??Submit your proposal by 4 May 2025 ??More info: https://ow.ly/QQSV50Vjcvz

?? Calling all ECOPs planning to attend the One Ocean Science Congress and/or UN Ocean Conference #3 in Nice, France (June 2025)! We have just launched our registry, which will help us to: ??recommend you to our partners to be part of townhalls or UNOC side events as speakers or panellists; ??gain an overview and keep a record of ECOPs' attendance?and participation at these events, so that we can?compile an impact report afterwards; similar to what we did for the Ocean Decade Conference 2024; ??communicate via email or WhatsApp?to enhance networking among ECOPs at those events, exchange useful tips for attendance, and coordinate get-togethers during OOSC and/or UNOC - all to ensure that you get the best experience during those events. ??If you would like to be part of the communication for these events, please fill out the following form so that we can be in touch. We look forward to meeting you in Nice: https://lnkd.in/dsJUgD2X

????? Calling all ECOPs! ??? Are you an Early Career Ocean Professional #ECOP passionate about ocean science, sustainability, and policy? Imagine standing in Brussels, surrounded by top ocean leaders, sharing your vision and contributing to science-diplomacy decisions. JPI Oceans is offering a fully funded travel grant for one ECOP to attend the 2025 All-Atlantic Forum in Brussels ????. This is your chance to: ?? Debate with policymakers & global ocean experts ????? ?? Pitch innovative ideas on ocean sustainability ???? ?? Build a powerful network & level up your career ???? ?? If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas and bold solutions, we want to hear from you! ?? Apply by 18 April 2025, full details & application: https://lnkd.in/dxr7PgAV #AtlanticAll #AAORIAForum25 #ECOPopportunity All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance ECOP Belgium Early Career Ocean Professionals

?? The second iMERMAID EU Open Call is here! ?? Regional and local authorities are invited to propose their cases and showcase the feasibility, replicability and scaling up of iMermaid solutions ??. Receive financial support and take part in the #MissionOcean & Waters journey in protecting and restoring European waters ??. ??? Apply before 3 April 2025. Find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/dTywqG4D CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Environment and Climate Elisabetta Balzi EcoDaLLi Project BlueMissionAA BlueMissionMed Blue Mission Banos Project

Is your project working to restore a natural lake in your region ??? Take part in the #MissionOcean & Waters project FutureLakes open call ??! The project is looking for associated regions to receive financial support in developing an action plan for restoring a natural lake ??. Build resilience against climate extremes and find new solutions for your region! ??? Apply before 31 March 2025. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/d6hdm5Dh CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Environment and Climate Elisabetta Balzi EcoDaLLi Project BlueMissionAA BlueMissionMed Blue Mission Banos Project

Don't miss the SHORE Community webinar on ocean literacy next week! ????? Learn more ??

What does the ocean mean to you and your work? ?? H. Cecilie Petersen: "I love the ocean because it's my future, it's the past, and it's simply life" Arne Lindstr?m: "I really love the ocean and our blue planet" Magnus Hanstén: "I want to ensure my kids can enjoy the ocean as much as I have done" Tove Ellerbek: "We all love the sea and we want to give it to the next generation" Bodil Sofie Espersen: "I am completely in love with the ocean...it's completely vital to human kind" In our new short video, we hear from some of the people carrying out Mission Ocean in the #Baltic and #NorthSea regions every day. To them and to us, the future of our seas is our top priority. Watch our short video here ?? https://lnkd.in/eHvav-Zc