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This year the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) was held in South Africa. IMMC serves as a vital platform where scientists and practitioners converge to advance marine science and policy. With over 800 delegates, IMCC is one of the largest global gatherings of ocean conservationists. Bringing together a diverse community—including researchers, regulators, fishers, educators, …

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In October, the 2024 Ocean Leaders convened from across the globe for the annual Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Field Mission. This mission is a cornerstone of the year-long executive leadership program, offering an immersive, ocean-centered week dedicated to team building, knowledge exchange, and transformative learning experiences. This year, we were thrilled to journey to Madeira, hosted …

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Edinburgh Ocean Leaders recently attended the high-level event on ocean action, titled “Immersed in Change,” in San Jose, Costa Rica. The gathering emphasised the urgent need for the global ocean conservation community to intensify both individual and collective efforts to restore and safeguard our oceans. As the ocean community looks forward to the Third UN …

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The ninth Our Ocean Conference centred on the theme, ‘An Ocean of Potential.’ Our Ocean aims to foster collaborative efforts and encourage the submission of clear and measurable voluntary commitments to protect and sustainably manage the world’s seas, oceans, and their resources.  Launched in 2014 by the US Department of State and Secretary of State …

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Boris Solovyev, a 2021 Ocean Leader, has played a pivotal role as a co-author in a groundbreaking scientific paper detailing the implementation of ArcNet—a transformative framework for large-scale marine conservation in the Arctic. Recently published in Ocean Sustainability, a prestigious journal within the Nature Portfolio, this paper provides a timely blueprint and crucial opportunity for …

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In March, the 2023 cohort of the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders  headed to Monaco for our annual engagement with Monaco Ocean Week and the Monaco Blue Initiative. Monaco Ocean Week Event – Action Based Leadership: Navigating the Highs and Lows The 2024 gathering marked the fourth Edinburgh Ocean Leaders event during Monaco Ocean Week, focusing on …

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