From 19–21 November 2025 in Sozopol, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian BCT Hub is offering a 100% free Surface Supplied Diver Training, an intensive, full-time programme designed to prepare professional SCUBA divers for inshore and inland commercial diving projects such as construction, inspection, and shipping operations. The training is delivered in line with International Diving Schools Association (IDSA) standards and builds on extensive practical experience in the field. Application deadline: 30th September 2025

The Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025 invites students, early-career professionals, innovators, and ocean enthusiasts to join a dynamic challenge that bridges marine science, technology, and data innovation. Taking place online, the hackathon offers participants the chance to collaborate with international teams, access cutting-edge marine and environmental datasets, and co-create digital solutions addressing key ocean sustainability challenges. The top three winning teams will receive up to €25,000 in financial support, mentoring from the Blue-Cloud project, travel expenses to present their ideas at the Blue-Cloud Final Conference, and exclusive access to the EDITO platform to further develop and promote their solutions.

The Marine Institute is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its Marine Chemistry Section. The role involves analysing samples of seafood and the marine environment to check for contaminants and support monitoring and research programmes that help ensure clean seas and safe seafood. The successful candidate will contribute to both laboratory and occasional fieldwork, including sampling in coastal areas or on research vessels. This position offers young researchers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental science while working in a dynamic organisation dedicated to marine protection and sustainable development.

The Final Event of the Horizon Europe MarinePlan project offers a valuable opportunity for marine spatial planners, stakeholders, policymakers, industry leaders, marine conservation and sustainability experts, and the scientific community to come together and explore MarinePlan’s enhanced and innovative transdisciplinary approach to effective ecosystem-based maritime spatial planning (EB-MSP) and conservation across European seas.

This training is designed to empower both mature and early-career scientists with the skills, tools, and confidence to communicate their science effectively. Participants will explore what Ocean Literacy means and how it can be applied in real-life settings – from storytelling and public outreach to policy engagement. Thе training is organised by EuroGOOS in support of the EU4Ocean Coalition

This summer school offers an interdisciplinary training program that connects ecological knowledge of animal forests with economic valuation and practical restoration techniques, aiming to strengthen their role in marine conservation policy and practice. It will take place at the Aquarium of Genoa, Italy, from 15 to 19 September 2025 (5 days, Monday to Friday). The program comprises 4 days of training sessions, including the visit to the aquarium facilities and a guided tour to Portofino marine protected area with the possibility to dive in some of the most famous animal forests of the Mediterranean. Application Deadline: August 10th – 2025

SPLASH-EU is one of the two winners of the EU4Ocean Challenge of the Year 2024, themed "Be a Blue Citizen: Ocean, Citizenship, and Democracy". Through a series of community events, educational initiatives, and an ambassador training program, SPLASH-EU will create a network of engaged citizens ready to advocate for ocean health and democratic values. In total, six seminars will focus on topics such as communication and education, pollution and citizen science, climate policy, blue innovation, social responses, and individual and collective action. The aim is to turn knowledge into action by offering practical tools, strategies, and skills to foster real change, featuring speakers and case studies from around the world. First two online seminars are open for registration: - Voices for the Ocean: Communicating, Educating and Engaging for Ocean Impact on 24th July | 15:00 CET - Engaging in Ocean Research to Beat Marine Plastic Pollution 25th July | 15:00 CET

The UNFCCC Fellowship Programme 2025 offers fully funded one-year placements in Bonn, Germany for mid-career professionals from SIDS and LDCs. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of EUR 4,500 and return airfare, gaining hands-on experience in climate policy, carbon markets, and international negotiations under the Paris Agreement. Main objective is to enhance capacity in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by: Supporting climate change-related analytical work; Developing networks of climate experts; Cultivating leadership among young professionals.

The EU co-funded project ADT4Blue just launched its second open call with a free acceleration programme for innovators developing innovative ideas leveraged by advanced digital technologies to answer 11 challenges from 8 different Blue Economy domains. ADT4Blue grants participation in an acceleration programme, free access to tailored training and mentoring, networking opportunities Register for the ADT4Blue OC2 Matchmaking on 26 June 2025, at 11 am CEST to meet other applicants and team up for the open call

A call is now open for one grant within the project Monitoring Coastal Resilience, ref.ª 2022.05392.PTDC, funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, with the following conditions: Research Field: Environmental Sciences and Geosciences or related areas Admission Requirements: Doctorate in one of the scientific areas covered by this notice Work Plan: The fellow will develop research activities within the scope of the CREST project, in particular exploring and understanding eco-geomorphological indicators in the coastal zone, evaluating their spatial and temporal variability and understanding the associated errors. So the main tasks to be performed will be: - Development of approaches to map morphological, ecological and/or coastal zone occupation indicators with the aim of describing changes in the coastal strip in as much detail as possible, integrating different indicators. - Mapping of the chosen indicators in the study areas to be analyzed within the scope of the project - Explore the causes (hydrodynamic forces, winds, precipitation, sediment sources, etc.) of the variability detected in the coastal zone Objectives: Determine the best indicators or combination of indicators to describe the evolution of the coastal zone and which will be used as a basis for quantifying coastal morphological resilience.