Early Career Ocean Professionals

Dear Network, on behalf of our whole team, we would like to wish all of you a warm, kind, joyful festive season! May it be filled with happiness, laughter, kindness, harmony and miracles! Thank you for all your incredible support and energy - your positive feedback gives us the best motivation to climb new mountains and open new horizons. 🌊 🌟

📢 We’re Hiring! Science Professional Officer – Ongoing Recruitment 📢   🌍Are you passionate about advancing science, driving innovation, and making an impact? We are reopening applications for the Science Professional Officer position! We’re continuing our search for a talented and passionate colleague to join our team and contribute to our mission.   This role offers an exciting opportunity to: ✅ Collaborate with leading scientists and researchers. ✅ Serve the ICES network, and advance the scope and impact of ICES science and advice ✅ Shape the future of ICES through impactful contributions.   What we’re looking for: We’re seeking a motivated professional with expertise in marine stakeholder engagement, and who can work and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams comprised of people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a dynamic, diverse team, this is your moment!   📅 Deadline to Apply: 23:59 (CET) Sunday 12 January 📍 Location: Copenhagen 💻 Learn more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWVtbM-v

📢 As we approach our final newsletter of the year, don't miss the chance to receive this fantastic resource that goes out to 6000+ Early Career Ocean Professionals around the World. ✍️ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/deVyr35v KEY SECTIONS INCLUDE: ✨ News from ECOP Programme members, coordinators, nodes, hubs and task teams 💡 Opportunities such as funding, training, capacity development, internships and jobs 🌊 Updates on the UN Ocean Decade - and how to get involved through the regular Calls 📆 Upcoming events and activities that help connect, elevate and empower ECOP voices

Are you a student or ECR seeking ship-based field work experience? Berth applications are now open for the next AtlantiS PAP site expedition (#JC278). 📅 Application deadline for JC278: 5th January 2025 Applications can be made by completing this form as well as the standard fellowships application 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGa2kxWz Visit the Atlantis website for full details 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8KzmyxX

📢 A fantastic opportunity for ECOPS to join the OceanXplorer, one of the world's most advanced research and exploration vessels, which will host two dedicated training cruises in the first quarter of 2025. ⛴️ The voyages will run from Walvis Bay (Namibia) to Mindelo (Cabo Verde) and from Mindelo to Las Palmas (Spain), with approximate durations of 17 days and 5 days, respectively. Exact dates are anticipated for mid-March but are yet to be confirmed. ✍️ The programme is open to early-career ocean professionals, technicians, postgraduate students (PhD/MSc), and post-doctoral researchers who are over 25 years old, nationals of, and actively engaged in, ocean-related work or studies in developing countries or countries with economies in transition (priority will be given to ECOPs from African countries ECOP AFRICA NODE). Apply here by 31 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/du-EqTdb

📢 Invitation from Nicolás Santelices Artaza to submit abstracts for a special session (SS58) entitled 'Looking Ahead: Shaping the Future of Governance for Coastal Regions' in the context of the Regional Studies Association 2025 Annual Conference 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSnF7UEq. This special session will be held from 6 to 9 May 2025 at the Faculty of Economics of the Universidade do Porto. The main themes of this session are the following: (1) Innovative Coastal and Marine Governance Frameworks, (2) Land-Sea Interactions, (3) Coastal Socio-Ecological Dynamics, (4) Future-Looking Pathways for Coastal Governance, (5) Justice, Equity, and Representation, (6) Community-Driven and Participatory Approaches, (7) Prospects on the Blue Economy, Details of the session can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dNEyYRf9 ✍️ Abstracts can be submitted until 19 December via the following link: https://lnkd.in/dvYsmhwi

📢 Peace Boat US “Youth for the SDGs” program for the UN Ocean Decade : 2025 Patagonia and Antarctica Voyage Peace Boat US is excited to announce the next "Youth for the SDGs" program onboard the 119th Global Voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, sailing through the fjords to Antarctica and arriving in Punta Arenas, Chile. As a nonprofit organization, Peace Boat US works to promote a culture of peace and sustainability through educational programs held onboard Peace Boat's ship, the MV Pacific World. In partnership with the United Nations SDG Action Campaign and other key stakeholders, Peace Boat’s activities empower participants, strengthen local capacity for sustainability, and build cooperation beyond borders. The international organization Peace Boat, which holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (ECOSOC), invites youth leaders from around the world, working towards sustainability in their home communities, to travel onboard, engaging in capacity building, citizen science programs and experiences in the ports of call that enrich their understanding of marine science and climate action on a global scale.  Read more here on the UN Ocean Decade Website: https://lnkd.in/dyghHG82 The 2025 "Youth for the SDGs" scholarship program for the United Nations Ocean Decade will take place onboard Peace Boat's ship, the MV Pacific World, for its inaugural visit to Antarctica. Sailing from Argentina through the glaciers and fjords of Patagonia, we will learn about the impacts of climate change and ocean conservation efforts for coastal communities of the Southernmost region. * Dates: January 25 - February 15, 2025 * Program cost: $5000 USD  * Partial Scholarships are available on a needs basis; applicants between 18-30 years old are eligible. * This price does not include international flights and travel insurance Registration and optional scholarship application deadline is midnight EST (NYC time), December 30, 2024. To register, please fill out the information in the first section below. To apply for a scholarship (please check the application criteria closely), please complete the optional scholarship application section following the program registration.   Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dZnyMD5b Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYpq7Txs

Day Four of the 1st Annual Ocean Fair 2024: Celebrating National Nodes! 🌊 Yesterday, we shone a spotlight on the remarkable work of the ECOP Africa National Nodes .ECOP MOROCCO ECOP CAMEROON🇨🇲 ECOP Benin ECOP Ghana ECOP Liberia ECOP Kenya ECOP Nigeria Highlights of the Day: 📌 Achievements Across Africa: We explored the inspiring progress made by National Nodes in advancing ocean sustainability and fostering regional collaboration. 💬 Sharing Best Practices: Dynamic discussions showcased innovative solutions and successful approaches to tackling ocean challenges. 🎯 Prioritizing the Future: Key priorities were outlined to ensure continued growth and impact across the continent. What an inspiring day! The passion and dedication of our National Nodes reaffirm the power of collaboration in shaping a sustainable future for our oceans. Stay tuned as we wrap up this incredible week today with the presentation of the Fundraising Strategy and launch of the ECOP Africa Newsletter. ! #ECOPAfrica #OceanFair2024 #NationalNodes #Sustainability #Collaboration

📢 The ECOP Programme has added 3 new reports to the resources section on our website. Our teams have been working hard to provide evidence on the needs and challenges of Early Career Ocean Professionals on a global, regional and local level. 🌊 This information is an integral part of understanding how the next generation of ocean leaders might inherit the decisions, and progress, made during the UN Ocean Decade. 💡Learn more about the Global Survey that helped shape our Programme, and two national surveys from nodes in Asia - our established K-ECOP node and ECOP Malaysia which will be launched imminently. 🙏 Thank you to all participants and coordinators for making these surveys and reports possible. 📖 Visit the reports page here: https://lnkd.in/dgHvQ8Ri 🌎 Global survey report - November 2024: https://lnkd.in/dwmCfZA9 ✨ More info: Between December 2019 and March 2020 an online survey was launched by IOC-UNESCO targeting Early Career Ocean Professionals. “One Ocean, One Voice: A global early career perspective on the priorities for the UN Ocean Decade” is a concise report on the study which draws on the perspectives of 1,344 ECOPs across 108 nations. The report covers the methodology, results, discussion and actionable recommendations devised from the survey. 🇰🇷 Republic of Korea survey report - 2023 - 2024: https://lnkd.in/dtzCF5Mm ✨ More info: In this report, the K-ECOP node (officially the national ECOP node of the Republic of Korea) presents the findings from their 2023 National Survey, which was conducted from October to December 2023. This survey served as a foundation for understanding the needs of Korean ECOPs and guiding the future direction of K-ECOP initiatives. The report also provides an overview of the key activities and plans undertaken by the K-ECOP Team from 2022 to 2024. 🇲🇾 ECOP Malaysia report - 2024: https://lnkd.in/deJVa9y9 ✨ More info: To enhance understanding of local challenges and needs, connect stakeholders, and foster new leadership, a national ECOP survey was conducted in Malaysia from December 2023 to February 2024. The online survey targeted a diverse audience, including existing ECOP members, academics, private sector professionals, NGOs, and social media users. This report collates and analyses the findings of the survey, to highlight barriers, improvements, and funding priorities for the ECOP Malaysia node. Set to be established in early 2025, ECOP Malaysia aims to address local challenges in sustainability, conservation, and capacity building. 📖 Visit the reports page here: https://lnkd.in/dgHvQ8Ri

We’re excited to continue the journey with Day Three of the ECOP Africa Node's Annual Ocean Fair today! This session will focus on one of the most vital pillars of ocean sustainability: Ocean Literacy. What’s Happening Today: 📘 Launch of the Ocean Literacy Hub Learn about this transformative platform designed to enhance understanding and awareness about our oceans across Africa. Sophia Laarissa M. Chris P. Nwachukwu Gabriel Akoko Juma 💬 Preliminary Regional Consultation We’ll dive into important discussions on Ocean Literacy, gathering diverse perspectives to shape impactful initiatives. 🤝 Meet Our Ocean Literacy Hub Partners and get ready for Day Three of the 1st Annual Ocean Fair 2024 🕙 Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC 💻 Register https://lnkd.in/gNsQKr3Z Let’s come together to amplify ocean literacy and empower communities across Africa! 🌍🌊 #ECOPAfrica #OceanFair2024 #OceanLiteracy #Collaboration #Sustainability