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MASTS Scotland
The Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland is a consortium of organisations engaged in Marine Science
New ASM Programme Released!
The MASTS Annual Science Meeting (ASM) is now just three weeks away, and we are pleased to announce the release of an updated programme today, featuring a diverse range of exciting sessions and keynote speakers. Many of our workshops are nearing capacity, so now is the time to secure your place. Workshops include:
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation. Register today and secure your tickets before spaces fill up!
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MASTS Newsroom
FYI
Publications
Events
Funding Opportunities
Vacancies
MASTS Newsroom
1. Beyond Net Zero: A Framework for Natural Capital Markets in the Marine Environment
MASTS members are among the successful awardees of the inaugural Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) seed fund. The fund was established to foster collaborations and partnerships between universities and external organisations to drive innovative research and solutions that contribute to Scotland’s journey towards achieving net zero.
Scotland's marine environment plays a crucial role in climate regulation, biodiversity, and coastal community well-being, but the emerging natural capital markets pose new challenges. Our research aims to create a Scotland-wide Marine Natural Capital Markets working group to guide private investment into marine restoration and conservation, avoiding mistakes from land-based markets. Learn more about how this partnership will shape sustainable, eco-friendly marine investment strategies.
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2. Time to notice 'invisible' plankton, say scientists
Plankton Critical to Planet’s Health, But Under Threat, Says SAMS Scientist
Microscopic plankton, essential for marine life and oxygen production, are undervalued and poorly understood, warns a new report co-authored by SAMS' Prof. Paul Tett. The Plankton Manifesto, unveiled at the UN General Assembly, highlights plankton's role in addressing climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Prof. Tett stresses the urgent need for more research on plankton populations, especially in UK waters, to better understand their environmental impact.
For more details, visit the Scottish Association For Marine Science Newsroom.
3. MASTSCOT is now on BlueSky!
We are excited to announce that we have officially joined the BlueSky platform as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering open communication and engaging with our community in new and evolving digital spaces.
As we transition, our presence on Twitter will be gradually reduced. We encourage our followers to join us on BlueSky to stay up-to-date with the latest marine research news, events, and opportunities.
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FYI
1. #EverydayisWorldOceanDay
Marlies Hemelinckx , an animal care student in Belgium and an intern at Montenegro Dolphin Research, has reached out to MASTS with an exciting initiative aimed at raising awareness about our oceans and the incredible marine life that inhabits them.
They have launched a campaign encouraging individuals and organisations around the world to use the hashtag #EVERYDAYISWORLDOCEANDAY. The goal is to share photos of marine mammals in local waters, as well as images from beach cleanups and other ocean conservation efforts.
By participating in this campaign, we can collectively shine a light on the beauty of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them. Your organisation’s involvement would be invaluable in helping to spread the word and engage your community in this important cause.
Here’s how you can help:
Together, we can create a wave of awareness (pun intended) that highlights the importance of protecting our oceans and the life within them. I believe that through collaboration, we can inspire positive change and make a significant impact.
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2. Open Call for the 2nd Edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture
UNESCO 's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC), the EurOcean Foundation, and Portugal are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture Series, inviting Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to showcase their groundbreaking projects. This initiative, endorsed by the Ocean Decade, celebrates the legacy of Professor Mário Ruivo, former Executive Secretary of UNESCO-IOC and one of Portugal’s most influential champions of ocean science and sustainability and one of the founders and former President of EurOcean.?
The selected ECOP will present his/her/their work at the UNESCO-IOC Assembly in 2025.
3. How the UK stores marine rock samples, and how you can help
This is a reminder about the UK marine rock survey from National Oceanography Centre . Closing date for submissions is 18 December 2024
Marine rock samples collected by dredge or remotely operated vehicles (ROV) are an exceptional resource of immense scientific value which help inform geoscience research and contribute to the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) research areas including Earth resources, mantle and core processes, physics & chemistry of Earth materials and volcanic processes. Read more below or go straight to the survey.
4. ASSG's Latest issue of "The Grower" available NOW!
To all shellfish growers, restorers, biologists and anyone with an interest in shellfish; the latest issue of ASSOCIATION OF SCOTTISH SHELLFISH GROWERS LIMITED 's "The Grower" is now available at?https://www.assg.org.uk/. This issue features: ?
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Publications
A recent study examined different approaches to mapping vessel collision risks for marine mammals, using data from bowhead whales and Arctic ship movements. The findings highlight significant variations in risk predictions based on the chosen methodology, emphasizing the need for transparency and careful data interpretation in risk assessments for effective marine management. Emily Hague et al., 2024
Featured Events
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Other Events
Happening today in person and online!
Funding Opportunities
Access to high performance computing facilities – autumn 2024: Deadline: 28 November 2024 4:00pm UK time:
Vacancies
Thank you for sharing and taking part in our social media campaign: #everydayisworldoceanday