ISA contractor MoES GoI is offering NINE online #training opportunities to candidates from developing States Members of International Seabed Authority to increase national capacities in #MarineSciences and environment. Apply here: bit.ly/MOES-online-20… by 5 Aug!

Oh #ManateeMonday, we missed you! 🌊 Manatees are affectionately nicknamed “sea cows” for their relaxed, constantly grazing manner—and they only move at an average of 5 mph, with occasional short bursts around 15mph. Their motto? Take it easy! 😌 ow.ly/z5ZF50FBDbw

Day 3 of International Seabed Authority UN DESA Abyssal Initiative project workshop wraps up with engaging discussions on the environmental management of #DeepSeaMining activities. For more, check out the workshop webpage: bit.ly/2UUBC9A #OceanAction16538

New study by University of Hawaii at Manoa, MBARI & National Oceanography Centre shows how fish and scavenger communities vary across the #ccz (an area targeted for #seabedmining) and are different than those in other abyssal Pacific areas doi.org/10.3389/fmars.… International Seabed Authority w @AstridBLeitner Daniel Jones

One week to go! BAS is #recruiting a Post-Doctoral Researcher to support the new Darwin Plus project “Monitoring #albatrosses using very high resolution satellites and citizen science." Full details: bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/p… (Closing 26 September) #PostDoc #CoolJobs

Exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources seminar by Prof Louise Allcock Prof. of Zoology @nuigalway on Tuesday 28th September 1300 BST Please register below: seabedhabitats.org/2021/09/20/exp…

On Friday, International Seabed Authority announced the new dates for the 26th session! The in-person meetings will take place at the Jamaica Conference Center in Kingston from 6-15 December 2021. For more: bit.ly/2XAoK9n #ISBA26

From today until Friday, for #ClimateWeek2021, a 500ft high light projection will feature a siphonophore from the twilight zone on the front of the UN Secretariat building in New York, highlighting the critical role of the #deepsea in carbon sequestration. nytimes.com/2021/09/14/art…

Well done Prof Kerry Howell (not in use) MBERC University of Plymouth for having your incredible research highlighted on the news! 🦑🦠 theguardian.com/environment/20…

#Nauru 🇳🇷will be conducting a stakeholder consultation on the Environmental Impact Statement developed by NORI to conduct technical trials of a prototype nodule collector in the CCZ in 2022. Participate between 5 Oct and 19 Nov. bit.ly/3kVijaf

TOMORROW's #Okeanos dive is planned on a previously unexplored seamount in OSPAR Mid-Atlantic Ridge North of the Azores Marine Protected Area, starting at ~1,000 m (3,280 ft) & moving up towards the seamount summit. If all goes well 🤞, we'll have an early start...so get ready!

Applications are now open for SIX theoretical internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of International Seabed Authority. The placements are provided by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya in accordance with its obligations its contract for PMN with ISA: bit.ly/Yuzh-CTP-2022 #ISACTP

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! Do you have 5 years of demonstrated experience communicating scientific information to diverse audiences? International Seabed Authority is seeking a Marine Science Comms Officer! Apply via Inspira by 9 Nov: bit.ly/ISA-Marine-Sci…

Thank you to the #deepsea experts who shared their presentations on mining impacts yesterday at #ISA28! For those not in Kingston, we've prepared an information sheet covering key points from the talks. dosi-project.org/wp-content/upl…

The UK’s #deepsea is home to some excellent and important biodiversity and I am privileged to be able to share some of it with you. #WildIsles University of Plymouth

🆕 ISA is seeking a consultant / individual contractor to assist us in the implementation of the mentoring progamme S.H.E. (See Her Exceed) that was launched during ISA's celebration of the 2023 World Ocean Day. 💡 Interested? 👇 View full call bit.ly/SHEcall?utm_so…

Want your science to make a difference for ocean policy? This free 2-day course, featuring several DOSI experts, will share knowledge about key policy arenas and how to get involved. Register on COBRA's website to participate on September 7th and 8th: cobra.bigelow.org/virtual-short-…

Are you a scientist who engages with RFMOs (provide advice/recommendations, attend Scientific Committee meetings, undertake work to support RFMO decision making etc.)? Well if so we want to hear from you! 🫵

Lots to see in this week's #deepsea Round-Up! There are new papers on brooding octopuses at hydrothermal springs, a new depth record for bony fish, and much more. dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-sea-… 📸 Ocean Networks 🇨🇦 & E/V Nautilus, courtesy of Ocean Networks Canada.