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Cefas is proud to be leading, advising, and contributing to several projects under The Crown Estate's Offshore Wind Evidence and Change (OWEC) programme to help provide the #data and #science needed to drive forward the UK’s clean energy transition.  Read more about these projects in the latest annual review 🔽

We’re proud to see the continued collaboration between OCPP partners delivering real impact across the South Asia region 🌏🌊 Last month, experts from JNCC, Cefas, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and Ambipar supported regional training under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) in collaboration with South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), strengthening marine pollution response capacity in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Hands-on, cross-border learning like this is central to our mission — equipping coastal nations with the tools, knowledge, and networks to respond swiftly and effectively to marine pollution incidents. Great to see this captured in JNCC’s latest blog 👇 Read more here:🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezqeAW_6 #BluePlanetFund #MarinePollution #SACEP #OilSpillResponse

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme are proud to have supported the two-day workshop organised with the Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership (Ghana NPAP), focusing on Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing Gears (ALDFG) in Ghana. The event highlighted innovative solutions like the Fishing Net Gains project by Stand Out For Environment Restoration (SOFER) Initiative, recognised by the FAO and IMO. Thank you to all the stakeholders involved, and to our team for making this workshop a success. We remain committed to addressing the ghost gear issue and supporting sustainable ocean conservation solutions. #BluePlanetFund #GhostGear #OceanConservation

As part of our #SeafoodForLife campaign, we're highlighting the vital role of innovation in supporting a productive, profitable, and sustainable seafood industry. 🎣 A thriving seafood sector drives economic growth, global food security, and supports our coastal communities. Read our board member Heather Jones’ blog about innovation on our website: https://buff.ly/9RDEMMH

Last chance to register! 📢 Cefas’ science plays a pivotal role in supporting responses to major marine spills. Join several of our lead scientists to find out how our science, and that of many of our government, industry and academic partners, is helping us to respond to marine incidents by evaluating their impacts. The 6th Premiam Conference is a great opportunity to find out more and join the discussion about how it can be improved! Join us on 9th April, at the ExCel Centre, London. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eNHc7-Xg #PollutionResponse #OilSpill #Pollution #MarineImpactAssessment

We recognise that well-managed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are not only vital for ocean health, but also for the livelihoods of coastal communities who depend on marine ecosystems for food, income, and a sustainable future. The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) recently supported a workshop in collaboration with BIOFUND, Wildlife Conservation Society-Moçambique, and Fundação Likhulu, focusing on integrating sustainable financing into MPA management planning. By enhancing knowledge and coordination, this work contributes directly to safeguarding livelihoods, boosting climate resilience, and ensuring long-term benefits for people and nature. #BluePlanetFund #MarineConservation

There’s just one week to go until the 6th Premiam Conference! We’ve got a great lineup of keynote speakers and session panellists across the day. We’re looking forward to welcoming partners from across government, industry, and academia to discuss, evaluate, and improve how we respond to marine incidents. Join us on 9th April, at the ExCel Centre, London. 👇 INTERSPILL 2025 Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eNHc7-Xg

📣 Premiam Conference, Session Announcement 🌍 Session 3: New Environments & Geographies, chaired by Richard Jonson, ITOPF This session considers the broader, global environment and the importance of developing sound scientific monitoring approaches to all vulnerable marine environments. The next edition of the Premiam Post Spill Monitoring Guidelines, due in 2025, will include principles for monitoring in a wider set of global environments. Join us for a great keynote by Professor Michelle Devlin that will put the issue of environmental impact from marine accidents into the global context. This will then be followed by further talks that will help us appreciate the challenges in undertaking environmental monitoring from the tropics to the polar regions! Register to attend now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNHc7-Xg #Interspill2025 INTERSPILL 2025

It's the end of the month and time for the latest edition of #CefasMonthlyNews 📰 In March’s edition we highlight stories including: 🦀 New method to measure pyridine in crustacea and sediment 🦈 Illegal Wildlife Trade conference 🔬 Cefas Careers Packs and Videos 🐟 Seafood Innovation conference Plus, links to the latest Cefas Science, news from across the Defra group and vacancies. Read the March newsletter here👉 https://bit.ly/4cmqXYv You can sign up for future editions of the newsletter here. https://bit.ly/4dqck5o

Don't forget to sign up for the 6th Premiam Conference! Join several of our lead scientists to find out how our science, and that of many of our government, industry and academic partners, is helping us to respond to marine incidents by evaluating their impacts. The 6th Premiam Conference is a great opportunity to find out more and join the discussion about how it can be improved! Join us on 9th April, at the ExCel Centre, London. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eNHc7-Xg #PollutionResponse #OilSpill #Pollution #MarineImpactAssessment