Multidisciplinary
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Earthlanka Youth Network
Earthlanka Youth Network
Ocean Professionals
Samantha Andrews
African Bioacoustics Community
African Bioacoustics Community
Ocean Professionals
Samantha Andrews
Women’s Aquatic Network
Women’s Aquatic Network
Ocean Professionals
Samantha Andrews
Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS)
Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS)
Ocean Professionals
Samantha Andrews
Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA)
Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA)

Topic: Marine Mammals

Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)

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Category: Biology & Ecology

Focuses on: Bioacoustics; Cetaceans; Coastal Systems; Conservation; Coral Reefs; Crustaceans; Data science/Modelling; Earth Sciences; Elasmobranchs (Sharks Skates & Rays); Environment/Sustainability; Fish; Estuaries; Habitat Mapping; Marine Mammals; Marine Science (general); Ocean Observations; Open Data; Research; Seagrass; Shellfish

Country/Region: Global

The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) is a thematic node of the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON). MBON is a global collaborative initiative that contributes to the effective management of marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. It facilitates networking amongst the marine biodiversity community to improve standards and best practices in the collection, management, and publication of marine biodiversity data.

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The Society for Underwater Technology

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Category: Multidisciplinary

Focuses on: Aquaculture; Archeology/Heritage; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Bioacoustics; Biotechnology; Blue Economy; Career Development Support; Cetaceans; Chemistry; Conservation; Coral Reefs; Crustaceans; Data science/Modelling; Earth Sciences; Environment/Sustainability; Engineering; Geoscience; Habitat Mapping; Hydrology; Hydrospatial; Infrastructure; Law; Marine Mammals; Marine Pollution (inc. plastics); Marine Science (general); Ocean Literacy; Ocean Observations; Oceanography; Policy/Governance; Renewable Energy; Research; Scuba Diving; Seagrass; Shellfish; Technology

Country/Region: Global



Founded in 1966, the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is a learned society connecting professionals and enthusiasts in underwater technology, marine science, and offshore engineering. The SUT provides platforms for knowledge exchange— including events, training, publications and Special Interest Groups—fostering collaboration between industry, academia and policy. The SUT drives innovation, supports career development and promotes responsible and sustainable use of the ocean. Through the SUT’s international branch network, they engage students, early career professionals and corporate partners to share expertise, advance best practice, and shape the future of underwater industries, reflecting the SUT’s commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and impact.

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Thermal Ecology Alliance

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Category: Biology and Ecology

️ Focuses on: Birds; Cetaceans; Climate Science; Coastal Science; Coastal Systems; Conservation; Coral Reefs; Crustaceans; Data science/Modelling; Elasmobranchs (Sharks Skates & Rays); Environment/Sustainability; Estuaries; Fish; Fisheries; Aquaculture; Habitat Mapping; Marine Mammals; Marine Science (general); Oceanography; Research; Seagrass; Shellfish;

Country/Region: Global

The Thermal Ecology Alliance (TEA) is a global collaborative initiative aiming to bring together people committed to predicting, communicating, and mitigating the impacts of changing temperatures on biodiversity.

The impacts of climate change are accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Now, more than ever, we urgently need to build accurate predictions of the most vulnerable species and regions to design effective mitigation and conservation strategies. Through community-driven initiatives and open discussion, the Thermal Ecology Alliance works to collect high-quality data, resolve points of contention, build consensus, and spark innovations at unprecedented rates—giving us the power to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our generation.


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Society for Marine Mammalogy

📚 Category: Biology & Ecology

🏷️ Topics include: Marine Mammals; Career Development Support

📍 Country/Region: International

The mission of the international Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) is to promote the global advancement of marine mammal science and contribute to its relevance and impact in education, conservation and management.

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Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA)

Category: Ocean Professionals

Focuses on: Biology/Ecology; Marine Mammals; Career Development Support

Country/Region: International


The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) is a membership-based association with the aim of bringing together and representing individuals who work commercially and professionally as marine fauna mitigation professionals who implement mitigation measures to protect marine life during industry operations.

MMOA aims to work with professional, experienced and newly qualified MMOs, PSOs and PAM operators, industry, government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs) and academics to improve the profession's effectiveness by:

  • Developing professional competency.

  • Improving collection and use of data.

  • Assimilating field experience and knowledge of marine fauna mitigation professionals.

  • Providing a collective voice for offshore professionals.

  • Promoting the marine fauna mitigation profession in the offshore industry.

  • Improving protection for marine mammals.

MMOA seek to achieve this through:

  • Attendance at relevant conferences and meetings by MMOA spokespersons to represent marine fauna mitigation interests.

  • Recognising the skills of professional MMOs, PSOs, PAM Operators, MMO managers and associated consultants and providing marine fauna mitigation professionals with career development opportunities and advice.

  • Encouraging feedback from professional and experienced marine fauna mitigation professionals through an online forum.

  • Providing a point of contact for advice and consultation on marine mammal mitigation issues, feedback on improving/reviewing guidelines and marine fauna mitigation data collection.

  • Improving knowledge of members through an Information Directory

  • Working to encourage and promote the systematic collection, collation and analysis of marine fauna data worldwide.

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Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

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📚 Category: Engineering/Technology; Maritime Industry; Multidisciplinary

🏷️ Topics include: Technology; General Science; Maritime; AI; Career Development Support; Coastal Science; Marine Mammals; Seafarers; Renewable Energy; Naval Architecture; Engineering; Policy/Governance

📍 Country/Region: International

IMarEST is The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; the international professional body and learned society for all marine professionals. IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

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European Association for Aquatic Mammals

📚 Category: Biology & Ecology

🏷️ Topics include: Marine Mammals; Career Development Support

📍 Country/Region: Europe

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals abbreviated as “EAAM.” was formed as an interest group in 1972 at a meeting in the Netherlands. In August 2012 a non-profit Association, with same name was established, with its head office located in Brussels, Belgium. The EAAM’s membership includes veterinarians, biologists, zoo and marine park directors and managers, trainers and caretakers, researchers, students and other persons who devote a significant amount of time to the in situ and ex situ welfare and conservation of marine mammals through research, medical care, training, education, conservation, management and related activities.

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