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Jobs

Head of Department “Wildlife and Interactions” with France Energies Marines (Brest, Le Havre, Nantes, or Marseille, France). Deadline April 12 2026

Technician in Physical Oceanography with Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) (Bremerhaven, Germany). Deadline April 16 2026

Research assistant – estuarine and delta systems with the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) (Yerseke, Zeeland, Netherlands). Deadline April 19 2026

Ingénieur-e de recherche / d’étude en radio océanographie au M2C with L’université de Caen Normandie (Caen, France). Deadline April 27 2026

Post-Docs

The Ocean Floor – Earth’s Uncharted Interface with the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg (Germany). Deadline April 13 2026

Physical oceanography with University of Bergen (Bergen, Norway). Deadline April 17 2026

Marine ecology/seabird ecology with The Norwegian Polar Institute (Tromsø, Norway). Deadline April 19 2026

Seabird movement and behaviour with Univerity of Liverpool (Liverpool, England). Deadline April 23 2026

PhD

Biogeochemical Modelling with GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (Kiel, Germany). Deadline April 19 2026

Physics informed neural surrogates for real time digital twins and CFD visualisation of offshore wind turbines with University of Plymouth (Plymouth, England). Deadline April 24 2026

AI for marine systems design and operation with NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Trondheim, Norway). Deadline April 25 2026

Machine learning – coupled ice-ocean-biogeochemical model of the Arctic Ocean with Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (Bergen, Norway). Deadline April 30 2026

Masters

Oceanography with the University of Southampton (England). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Maritime Engineering Science: Marine Engineering and Autonomy with the University of Southampton (England). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Fisheries Conflict with Shared Seas Lab, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA). Deadline open until filled but start date June 2026

Marine Biology with University College Cork (Ireland). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Diploma or certificate

Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management with the University of Tasmania (Australia). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Marine Technology–Navigation Advanced Diploma with Georgian College (Canada). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Marine Engineering-Technology Advanced Diploma with Georgian College (Canada). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management with the University of Tasmania (Australia). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Conferences & Symposiums

1st International Technology in Fisheries Symposium, April 14, 2026 in Liverpool, England

Species on the Move, April 20-24, 2026 in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Canadian Hydrographic Conference, April 27-30, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

13th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, March 4-5, 2026 in Montreal, Canada

Workshops and courses

Mapping Technologies and Monitoring Techniques in Coral Reef Environments” – V Edition – from University of Milano-Bicocca / MaRHE Center, April 25-May 3, 2026, Magoodhoo, Faafu Atoll, Rep. of Maldives

Webinars

Red lines in the abyss from Seas at Risk, April 15 2026, online

Putting governance on the map: a data-driven governance approach for MSP from The Technical Expert Group on Data for MSP, April 17 2026, online

Marine protected areas for Europe: systematic planning and dispelling myths from AIR Centre, April 17 2026, online

Taking the sting out of pain: how marine venoms can be used to heal from Chemistry World, April 24 2026, online

Internships

Marine Futures Internships North Wales x2 with North Wales Wildlife Trust (Bangor, Wales). Deadline April 12 2026

Marine Futures North Sea East Coast Intern x 2 with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (Horncastle, UK). Deadline April 12 2026

Aquarist/Education Summer Internship with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) (USA). Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Intern (marine biology, cetacean research, and conservation) with Marine Life Research Foundation (Bar, Montenegro). Deadline open until filled

Funding

2026 Ocean Biodiversity Engagement Grants from Blue Convergence Fund. This RFP seeks engagement projects that unlock and mobilize existing knowledge for action and decision-making associated with ocean, coastal, and/or estuarine biodiversity. Projects should prioritize relationship-building, knowledge exchange, synthesis/translation, and the development of products or processes that help communities and decision-makers use what is already known to inform policies, plans, permits, restoration actions, or management decisions. New research should not be the primary focus of proposed work. If a limited research component is necessary, proposals must explain what is needed, why it is needed, how that need was identified, and how the research will be integrated with engagement and uptake activities to produce decision ready outputsDeadline April 15 2026

Small grants for nature conservation projects in developing countries from the Rufford Foundation. Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Rapid Response Facility (RRF) emergency fund from Rapid Response. Rapid Response Facility (RRF) emergency fund for alleviating disaster situations affecting wildlife in UNESCO natural World Heritage sitesDeadline accepts ongoing applications

Scottish Learning Fund from Sea-Changers. The aim of the new Scottish Learning Fund is to enable early-stage and / or small community-based groups in Scotland who are involved in marine conservation activities to learn, share knowledge, network and develop skills with other groups.

Deadline accepts ongoing applications

Other opportunities

2026 Call for Applications for an Early-Career Scientist to Join the SCOR Executive Committee. Applicants should be no more than 10 years from PhD, not counting time for family leaves, and should hold an ocean science-related professional position. Applicants should have good communication skills in English, both speaking and writing. Candidates from developing countries are encouraged to apply; candidates do not need to be from SCOR member countries. Application deadline May 8, 2026

AQUASERV Open Call for Transnational Service: Free access to Europe’s leading research facilities. Gain access to some of Europe’s most advanced labs, services and research facilities, with all costs covered by AQUASERV. Through AQUASERV’s extensive network of research infrastructures, your project can harness specialized resources and facilities from any of our leading European partners. Whether you need cutting-edge technological platforms, unique organism collections, or advanced aquaria facilities AQUASERV is here to support your project’s specific needs. From travel to consumables, we’ve got you covered, so you can focus on what matters: advancing your research. Accepts ongoing applications

Join MEOPAR’s Board of Directors. or over a decade, MEOPAR has been bringing together people, ideas, and initiatives to strengthen ocean research across Canada. We fund innovative science, break down barriers to collaboration, and support the next generation of marine professionals through training and mentorship. As MEOPAR enters an exciting new phase, we are seeking passionate, strategic, and community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors. The call for Board members will be open until filled.

The Ecopreneur Network. The Ecopreneur Network is SOA’s platform for investing in and supporting bold ocean startups for the long term. We empower visionary founders and amplify their efforts to achieve transformative planetary impact. Startups are selected through SOA’s investment process, and those that receive funding become members of the Ecopreneur Network, gaining lifelong access to tailored support that grows alongside their ventures.