🌊 @challengersoc.bsky.social are pleased to announce the below exciting opportunities to support our community of ocean scientists and innovators. If you are interested to join the Council please submit your application (i.e., CV and brief expression of interest) by 30 September.

🌊 New research explored how the North Atlantic subpolar gyre & its phytoplankton bloom might respond to different levels of global warming, and identified a possible tipping threshold. terrafirma.ac.uk/limiting-war... 📖 Read doi.org/10.1029/2025... @noc.ac.uk @dryool.bsky.social @ukesm.bsky.social

Limiting warming to 1.5-2°C could protect a vital North Atlantic ecosystem

A possible tipping threshold for a key North Atlantic ecosystem has been identified in a new study led by researchers at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the TerraFIRMA project.

terrafirma.ac.uk

🌊 postdoc opening

Mark Moore@cmarkmoore.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are recruiting two postdocs: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

🌊Please share! We invite you to take part in a research survey led by the BIO-Carbon Early Career Ocean Professionals Network (bio-carbon.ac.uk), exploring how ocean carbon–related samples and datasets are collected, managed, and shared across the community. imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Sadly, widespread cultivation of seaweed is unlikely to be a major carbon removal / climate solution. Here's a recent analysis. bg.copernicus.org/articles/23/...

The impact of large-scale macroalgae cultivation and harvesting strategies on the marine carbon dioxide removal efficacy and marine biogeochemistry

Abstract. The large-scale cultivation of macroalgae has been proposed as a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategy, yet its efficiency and consequences for ocean biogeochemistry remain uncertain...

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🚨New Publication Alert!🚨 My @noc.ac.uk colleague, Prima Anugerahanti (et al.; @chelseyabaker.bsky.social), has looked at #macroalgae to understand how harvesting strategies, "dumping" and iron fertilisation affect its use for #mCDR - and how it affects pelagic ecosystems and biogeochemistry. 🌊

The impact of large-scale macroalgae cultivation and harvesting strategies on the marine carbon dioxide removal efficacy and marine biogeochemistry

Abstract. The large-scale cultivation of macroalgae has been proposed as a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategy, yet its efficiency and consequences for ocean biogeochemistry remain uncertain...

bg.copernicus.org

I wrote something about creativity in science. Why would one write such a thing? That's the first question the piece addresses. There's general reasons, and then there's my current weird personal quest... deepconvection.substack.com/p/creativity...

Creativity in science: why talk about it?

Because we usually don't, and we aren't good at teaching it either.

deepconvection.substack.com

🌊 Registration is due to launch very soon - we hope to see you there! Don't forget that there are reduced rates for Challenger members - got any questions about Challenger membership please drop me a line 😊 It will be my first visit back to Bangor since I graduated in 2014 12(!) years ago! 😮

🌊 Don't forgot that the @challengersoc.bsky.social conference abstract deadline is the 29th May aka this Friday! The conference is in Bangor, North Wales 7th-11th September and brings together 100s of marine scientists. More info can be found here: challenger-society.org.uk/meetings-and...

Challenger Society for Marine Science Conference 2026 Bangor UK

Challenger Society for Marine Science Conference 2026 Bangor UK

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🌊 Don't forgot that the @challengersoc.bsky.social conference abstract deadline is the 29th May aka this Friday! The conference is in Bangor, North Wales 7th-11th September and brings together 100s of marine scientists. More info can be found here: challenger-society.org.uk/meetings-and...

Challenger Society for Marine Science Conference 2026 Bangor UK

Challenger Society for Marine Science Conference 2026 Bangor UK

challenger-society.org.uk

I couldn't believe this when I saw it after spending the last two weeks traversing Union street whilst at OSM and workshops. I'm glad to read that no one is hurt but the extent of the damage is already massive. I hope it is extinguished quickly to prevent more damage 😔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...

Glasgow Central: Building collapses at station as fire causes major disruption

Dozens of services have since been cancelled and the station will be closed until further notice.

bbc.co.uk

Please join us for this #OSM26 DEI townhall happening at 12:45 in Forth today!

Chelsey Baker@chelseyabaker.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Please join us for an #OSM26 townhall hosted by the Challenger Society, TOS + IMECaN on ‘Broadening the Ocean Science Workforce for a More Equitable, Inclusive, and Engaged Community’ including insights from successful actions + the role of scientific societies. Thurs 26 Feb, 12:45-13:45, Forth(SEC)

Please join us for this #OSM26 DEI townhall happening at 12:45 in Forth today!

Chelsey Baker@chelseyabaker.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Please join us for an #OSM26 townhall hosted by the Challenger Society, TOS + IMECaN on ‘Broadening the Ocean Science Workforce for a More Equitable, Inclusive, and Engaged Community’ including insights from successful actions + the role of scientific societies. Thurs 26 Feb, 12:45-13:45, Forth(SEC)

🌊 Are you interested in mCDR and looking for a townhall to attend today? Come to Forth (SEC) at 12:45 for a session on environmental impact assessment frameworks for mCDR, with short presentations on emerging guidance followed by a panel discussion. We hope to see you there! @c-r-pearce.bsky.social

Please join us for an #OSM26 townhall hosted by the Challenger Society, TOS + IMECaN on ‘Broadening the Ocean Science Workforce for a More Equitable, Inclusive, and Engaged Community’ including insights from successful actions + the role of scientific societies. Thurs 26 Feb, 12:45-13:45, Forth(SEC)

Our report on MRV for mCDR gives 6 recommendations for policymakers, providing a toolkit to ensure mCDR is governed in a science-based, equitable, and ecologically responsible way, that prioritises nature protection and long-term climate integrity. See here for more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re shining the light on just some of the brilliant women we have here at NOC, as well as sharing some pearls of wisdom to people who are considering, or currently pursuing a career in science! #womeninscience #womeninSTEM #ocean

Please join us for an #OSM26 townhall hosted by the Challenger Society, TOS + IMECaN on ‘Broadening the Ocean Science Workforce for a More Equitable, Inclusive, and Engaged Community’ including insights from successful actions + the role of scientific societies. Thurs 26 Feb, 12:45-13:45, Forth(SEC)

We are advertising for a Lecturer in Physical Oceanography, closing date 31 March. If you have research interests in the shelf seas, estuarine and coastal oceans then this could be for you! And you could do research using UEA's fleet of ocean gliders vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/20...

Lecturer in Physical Oceanography (ATR1734) in University of East Anglia | UEA

View details and apply for this Lecturer in Physical Oceanography (ATR1734) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Science School of Environmental Sciences Lecturer in Physical Oceano...

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The Royal Society@royalsociety.org · 9mo ago

#OnThisDay in 1872, the expedition of HMS Challenger set sail from Portsmouth, travelling nearly 70,00 nautical miles and cataloguing over 4000 unknown species over 4 years. This pioneering expedition, organised by the Royal Society, laid the foundations of oceanography.

#OnThisDay in 1872, the expedition of HMS Challenger set sail from Portsmouth, travelling nearly 70,00 nautical miles and cataloguing over 4000 unknown species over 4 years. This pioneering expedition, organised by the Royal Society, laid the foundations of oceanography.

New national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming. Yet there is hope. According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Seeking a three year postdoc in the field of ocean biogeochemistry and productivity using mechanistic models and synthesis of observations. Note the short fuse for applications. Please help distribute. All nationalities welcome to apply! 🌊 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPG117/p...

Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Liverpool

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate on jobs.ac.uk!

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I am excited to be a part of this programme and very much looking forward to honing my communications skills around mCDR!

COMPASS@compassscicomm.bsky.social · 12mo ago

We’re excited to introduce the COMPASS #mCDR Communication Leaders cohort! This amazing group of experts will help drive informed, responsible conversations on marine carbon dioxide removal 🌍 . Learn more about the cohort here: buff.ly/cTAFaIa #CarbonRemoval #ClimateLeadership #MarineScience

The Royal Society's #PairingScheme26 is now open for applications for researchers. This scheme pairs scientists with UK parliamentarians or civil servants. Find out more and apply now for this unique scheme: https://royalsociety.org/grants/training-mentoring-partnership-schemes/pairing-scheme/

New paper published today by PhD student Théo Picard who used machine learning to explore what controls the variability of deep ocean particle fluxes collected by PAP site sediment traps, which highlighted the importance of interior ocean dynamics on sinking particle trajectories.

Don't forget to submit your OSM abstracts - the deadline is tomorrow! 🌊

Chelsey Baker@chelseyabaker.bsky.social · last yr.

🌊 Are you interested in 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 and/or 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? I am co-chairing two sessions at Ocean Sciences 2026 in Glasgow that may be of interest...

Guidelines for ensuring meaningful engagement of early career researchers in scientific collaborations: recommendations from + for marine + polar scientists 🌊 Delighted to see this published! Massive thanks to @laurakaikkonen.bsky.social + team for your efforts! academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti...

Guidelines for ensuring meaningful engagement of early career researchers in scientific collaborations: recommendations from and for marine and polar scientists

Abstract. There is an increasing recognition of the importance of involving early career researchers (ECRs) in scientific positions of trust within nationa

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Working in #Ocean #Biology & #Biogeochemistry? 🌊 We are pleased to announce that we have opened applications for the International #Workshop on The Role of #Marine Biology in Helping the Ocean Store #Carbon. 📅 2 - 4 March 2026 🗺️ Glasgow, UK ‼️ Deadline: 24th August 💷 £320 shorturl.at/ImUAi

🌊 Are you interested in 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 and/or 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? I am co-chairing two sessions at Ocean Sciences 2026 in Glasgow that may be of interest...