Jun 23, 2026 | Campaign, Mediterranean Sea, Nature
The research vessel Song of the Whale has officially departed from the port of Vilamoura, Portugal. With its departure, the second ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative (ASI2) has begun, involving monitoring campaigns across the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic waters....
Jun 10, 2026 | Campaign, EU, Nature, UE
Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans, threatening ecosystems, marine life, and the health of our communities. To address this challenge, #EUBeachCleanup was launched, an international campaign promoted by the European Union in partnership...
Apr 24, 2026 | Call, Campaign, EU, European Commission
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to prepare the European Ocean Act, a legislative proposal expected by 2026. The initiative aims to gather the views of citizens, experts, public authorities and coastal communities on what is needed to better...
Apr 13, 2026 | Award, Campaign, News
Applications are open until May 7 for the MAB Young Scientists Awards, a programme of the UNESCO that engages young scientists from all over the world. The MAB Young Scientists Awards are supported by the Principality of Monaco, which provides additional annual...
Apr 8, 2026 | Campaign, Mediterranean Sea, News, RAC, UNEP, UNEP/MAP
Within the context of the Mediterranean policies of the Barcelona Convention and the international frameworks of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science, Gaia First and the Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (SPA/RAC) have announced a strategic...
Mar 13, 2026 | Award, Campaign, European Commission
The fifth edition of the #MakeEUBlue Awards is here! The awards aim to recognize successful ocean literacy initiatives that highlight the crucial role of the ocean in every aspect of life. This year, a group of lifeguards on a beach and the #MakeEUBlue 2026 banner...
