European Marine Science Educators Association

06/10/2026

🚨 Webinar Alert! Don't Miss This! 🚨

🌊 How can maps help students understand marine litter, fishing activity, or ocean observation?

Find out at our upcoming webinar on the European Atlas of the Seas! 🗺️✨

What is the European Atlas of the Seas? 🌍
An interactive mapping tool from the European Commission, powered by EMODnet, giving free public access to data on Europe's marine environment 🐟, coastal areas 🏖️, and the blue economy 💼.

What Will You Discover? 👇
📍 How to use the Atlas with your students
🗺️ Browse over 270 map layers on marine topics
👨‍🏫 Access the Teachers' Corner with ready-to-use classroom content
🎮 Engage your class with games, quizzes, and the Map of the Week series
💡 Practical tools to bring ocean literacy to life in your classroom!

This hands-on session is perfect for teachers ready to explore interactive ways to teach about our oceans 🌊📚.

📅 21 October 2026
🕕 18:00–19:00 CET

🔗 Info and registration: https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/events/nebs-webinar-using-european-atlas-seas-classroom-2026-10-21_en

Don't miss this opportunity to transform how your students learn about the marine world! 🙌💙

02/10/2026

🌊💙 Day 2 of EMSEA2026 Was Absolutely Fantastic!

We kicked off the morning with a rejuvenating yoga session on the beach 🧘‍♀️🏖️ — the perfect way to start another inspiring day of sharing experiences and advancing ocean literacy!

Day 2 Highlights: 👇
🌍 Ocean Literacy in Spain — exploring regional approaches
📚 Blue Education — perspectives and best practices
🍽️ After lunch: Perspectives on Ocean Literacy — deep-dive discussions
🎯 Interactive workshops on Advancing the Ocean Literacy Dimensions
👥 Regional groups and working groups gathering for collaboration and exchange

The Grand Finale: 🎉
We concluded the evening with an official passing of the EMSEA fish to next year's conference hosts! 🐟✨
Sneak peek: 👀 The 2027 EMSEA Conference is heading to Lisbon, Portugal! 🇵🇹 More details coming soon — stay tuned! 🌊

What an incredible two days of ocean literacy, community, and connection! Thank you to everyone who made this conference so special 💚🙌.

Huge thanks to our community and co-organizers 🙏 Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC, SUBMON, and Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins for making this unforgettable conference possible!

Proud to be endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade 🌍 — together we're advancing ocean literacy for a sustainable future 💚.

What an incredible two days of community, connection, and ocean action! 🙌

01/10/2026

🌊💙 EMSEA2026 Kicked Off Yesterday and We're Already Inspired!

What an incredible first day! A whirlwind of talks, workshops, panels, and networking — exactly what is all about! ✨

From reconnecting with old friends to connecting with new colleagues, we spent the day sharing experiences, developing ideas, and learning from one another 🤝🌍.

Day 1 highlights: 👇
💡 Exploring Ocean Literacy Networks
🔬 Diving into Ocean Literacy Research
🎨 Celebrating Ocean Literacy and Art
📚 Attending inspiring workshops across all themes
🎭 An amazing reception with a silent auction at Museu Marítim de Barcelona — what a special evening! 🌙

Huge thanks to all participants who joined us on Day 1 and our fantastic co-organizers Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC ,Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins, and SUBMON for making this happen.

We can't wait to see what Day 2 brings! More ocean literacy, more connections, more impact! 🚀💚

UN Ocean Decade

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17/09/2026

🌊 Just 2 weeks until EMSEA 2026 in Barcelona!

We continue to introduce the inspiring keynote speakers who will guide us as beacons of in Europe 💡💙.

Meet Josep L. Pelegrí 👋

Josep L. Pelegrí is an oceanographer based in Barcelona, specializing in ocean circulation, biogeochemical processes, and climate change 🌊. With a holistic planetary vision, he is deeply dedicated to citizen engagement and mobilization toward harmony with nature 🌍✨.

As a researcher at the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) and former director 🏢, Josep has shaped the next generation of marine scientists by supervising 21 PhD and 30 MSc theses 🎓. He has contributed over 140 peer-reviewed articles and numerous essays to scientific discourse 📚, advancing our understanding of the ocean's role in our planet's future.

His leadership as Dean of the School of Marine Sciences and Spanish National Coordinator for Earth Sciences reflects his unwavering belief that ocean science must serve both society and our planet's future 💚. We're thrilled to have him sharing his vision with us in Barcelona!

📅 Save the dates: 30 September – 2 October 2026
📍 Barcelona, Spain
🔗 Learn more & register: https://emsea.glueup.com/event/emsea-conference-2026-barcelona-183688/

This year's conference is co-organized with outstanding partners Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC , SUBMON and Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins , and endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade

We can't wait to see you there! 🙌💙

17/09/2026

🌊 Just 2 weeks until EMSEA 2026 in Barcelona!

We continue to introduce the inspiring keynote speakers who will guide us as beacons of in Europe 💡💙.

Meet Josep L. Pelegrí 👋

Josep L. Pelegrí is an oceanographer based in Barcelona, specializing in ocean circulation, biogeochemical processes, and climate change 🌊. With a holistic planetary vision, he is deeply dedicated to citizen engagement and mobilization toward harmony with nature 🌍✨.

As a researcher at the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) and former director 🏢, Josep has shaped the next generation of marine scientists by supervising 21 PhD and 30 MSc theses 🎓. He has contributed over 140 peer-reviewed articles and numerous essays to scientific discourse 📚, advancing our understanding of the ocean's role in our planet's future.

His leadership as Dean of the School of Marine Sciences and Spanish National Coordinator for Earth Sciences reflects his unwavering belief that ocean science must serve both society and our planet's future 💚. We're thrilled to have him sharing his vision with us in Barcelona!


📅 Save the dates: 30 September – 2 October 2026
📍 Barcelona, Spain
🔗 Learn more & register – link in BIO

This year's conference is co-organized with outstanding partners Institut de Ciències del Mar, SUBMON and Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins and endorsed by the Ocean Decade 🌊

We can't wait to see you there! 🙌💙

09/09/2026

✨ Exactly 3 weeks until EMSEA 2026 in Barcelona!

The EMSEA 2026 Annual Conference kicks off on Wednesday, September 30 at Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) – CSIC, in Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸

It's time to introduce the inspiring keynote speakers who will guide us as beacons of
💡💙.

👋 Meet Ronaldo Christofoletti, a Professor at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), where he coordinates the Maré de Ciência Program 🌊. He chairs the UNESCO/IOC Expert Group on Ocean Literacy and leads Brazil's participation in the Blue School Programme
(Rede Escola Azul) and the Brazilian Ocean Olympiad (O2) 🏅.

He also coordinates the development of Brazil's national Blue Curriculum (Currículo Azul) in partnership with the Ministry of Education 📚. His work bridges ocean science, education, and public engagement, combining institutional partnerships with hands-on
field experience, including scientific expeditions 🌍.

We're honored to have him with us in Barcelona! 🙌

📅 30 September – 2 October 2026

📍 Barcelona, Spain

🔗 Learn more & register 👉 link in BIO

This year's conference is co-organized with outstanding partners:

Institut de Ciències del Mar, SUBMON and Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins and endorsed by the Ocean Decade 🌊

We can't wait to see you there! 🙌💙

09/09/2026

✨ Exactly 3 weeks until EMSEA 2026 in Barcelona!

The EMSEA 2026 Annual Conference kicks off on Wednesday, September 30 at Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) – CSIC, in Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸

It's time to introduce the inspiring keynote speakers who will guide us as beacons of 💡💙.

👋 Meet Ronaldo Christofoletti, a Professor at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), where he coordinates the Maré de Ciência Program 🌊. He chairs the UNESCO/IOC Expert Group on Ocean Literacy and leads Brazil's participation in the Blue School Programme (Rede Escola Azul) and the Brazilian Ocean Olympiad (O2) 🏅.

He also coordinates the development of Brazil's national Blue Curriculum (Currículo Azul) in partnership with the Ministry of Education 📚. His work bridges ocean science, education, and public engagement, combining institutional partnerships with hands-on field experience, including scientific expeditions 🌍.

We're honored to have him with us in Barcelona! 🙌

📅 Save the dates: 30 September – 2 October 2026
📍 Barcelona, Spain
🔗 Learn more & register: https://emsea.glueup.com/event/emsea-conference-2026-barcelona-183688/

This year's conference is co-organized with outstanding partners: Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC, SUBMON, and Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins and endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade 🌊

We can't wait to see you there! 🙌💙

02/09/2026

⏰🌊 18 Days Left! Apply for the Final BlueLightS Funding Call!

Time is running out! ⚠️ If you want to bring Ocean and Water Literacy to life in your school, you have just 18 days to apply for the final BlueLightS funding call! 🚀

The 3rd Funding Call supports creative, hands-on school projects that engage students and create real-world impact 💚✨.

Explore topics like:
🔹 Marine and freshwater biodiversity 🐟🌿
🔹 Pollution and microplastics 🌊♻️
🔹 Climate change and water systems 🌡️💧
🔹 Sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, or energy 🐠⚡
🔹 Active citizenship and awareness campaigns 🤝📢

The possibilities are endless! 🎨

From citizen science and fieldwork to art, storytelling, and digital projects — what matters is engaging your students and connecting learning to real-world challenges 📚🌍.

Projects run for just 2-3 months, making them easy to fit into your school calendar and curriculum 📅✨.

Don't miss this opportunity! 💙

📅 Deadline to apply: 18 September 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://blue-lights.eu/grants-for-schools/

Turn your classroom into a space for impact — apply today! 🌱🙌



BlueLights Project ▪ ACTeon Environment ▪ Sea Teach ▪ Sveučilište u Zadru ▪ Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke ▪ Office français de la biodiversité ▪ IDEC S.A. ▪
European Schoolnet

31/08/2026

🏆 For the third consecutive year, the EMSEA Annual Conference has been officially endorsed as a Decade Activity under the UN Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development 🌊

This prestigious recognition reflects the importance and strength of EMSEA conferences as the go-to annual meeting place for the community in Europe and beyond 💙.

is more than just a conference — it's a catalyst for achieving global goals for ocean sustainability 🌊. Through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy, we're building a more ocean-literate Europe and creating lasting impact 🚀.

This endorsement is also a heartfelt recognition of our valuable partnerships with Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC, SUBMON, Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins 🤝 — partners who are essential to making the 2026 conference a success 💪. With support from grant CEX2024-001494-S funded by AEI, we continue to strengthen connections across education 📚, research 🔬, and policy 📋 to drive real change for our oceans.

We are excited and grateful to be a recognized part of this global movement 🌍💚, and we can't wait to welcome our community to Barcelona for an unforgettable gathering!
📍 Barcelona, Spain
📅 September 30 – October 2, 2026
🔗 Register now: https://emsea.glueup.com/event/emsea-conference-2026-barcelona-183688/

Let's shape the future of ocean literacy together! 🌊💙

24/08/2026