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Can we future-proof the North Sea?
Join ICES Workshop on Cumulative Impact Assessments and contribute to a new regional effort aiming to balance blue growth with ecosystem health.
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Hidden Gems - Why quota composition shapes profits in multi-species fisheries
How does the composition and size of a fishing quota portfolio shape when, where, and how fishers operate?
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Sharing marine space
ICES releases advice on the economic, social, and ecological impacts of offshore wind farms and floating offshore wind farms on fisheries.
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Call for session proposals for ICES ASC 2026
Shape the science programme of our Annual Science Conference 2026. Deadline for proposals: 28 August 2025
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School's in for summer - the return of InterDis
ICES Strategic Initiative on the Integration of Early Career Scientists and Mission Atlantic will host an interdisciplinary ocean management summer school for early-career scientists and professionals on ecosystem-based management.
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Editor's Choice - Global Fishing Watch overestimates pelagic fishing impact in Northeast Atlantic
How accurate are automated fishing effort estimates from Global Fishing Watch? In the latest Editor’s Choice article, researchers compare AIS-derived data with self-sampled records from pelagic fishing vessels.
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ICES Style Guide gets makeover
The latest version of the guide has been rewritten and redesigned, resulting in a more informative and user-friendly publication.
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Hidden Gems - Smart fisheries: Near-real-time acoustic monitoring for sustainable management
How can real-time monitoring improve fisheries management? The latest Hidden Gems explores a solar-powered acoustic monitoring system that tracks fish migrations and provides near-real-time data to support sustainable fishing.
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Bridging disciplines: Social science training for natural scientists
Natural scientists now engage more with fishers, managers, and policymakers. This evolving landscape demands targeted training in social science methods for effective collaboration. And we have a course for that!
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Safeguarding the natural balance
ICES publishes advice on aspects of the Genetic Intrusion Risk Assessment Framework for salmon aquaculture
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The ecosystem approach in deep-sea fisheries
FAO to host symposium to take stock of application of an ecosystem approach to fisheries management in deep-sea fisheries.
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Russian Federation to leave ICES
The Russian Federation will officially withdraw from ICES following its temporary suspension on 30 March 2022. The Russian Federation's membership will end on 9 December 2025.
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Celebrating a century of marine science
ICES Journal of Marine Science will turn 100 in 2026. Articles are invited for a special themed set to celebrate this milestone.
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In memoriam - Didzis Ustups
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Didzis Ustups, on 15 February.
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In memoriam - Adi Kellerman
ICES community is deeply saddened by the passing of Adi Kellermann, former Head of Science at ICES Secretariat.
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Making ocean climate effects matter: Insights from ECCWO5
How can science bridge the gap between climate change research & real-world action? The latest ICES Journal of Marine Science issue highlights key findings from the Fifth International Conference on the Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Ocean.
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Hidden Gems - Long-term eelgrass dynamics: A new approach to protecting coastal ecosystems
How do eelgrass meadows shift over time, and what does that mean for conservation? Watch the latest Hidden Gems from ICES Journal of Marine Science to see how decades of mapping provide insights into protecting these vital coastal ecosystems.
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ICES and ICCAT sign new Memorandum of Understanding.
Strengthening collaboration and supporting the sustainable management of fish stocks and fisheries in the North Atlantic.
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Who inspires you in ICES?
It's time to nominate a fellow scientist whose contribution to ICES deserves special recognition.
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Reviewing advice and strengthening stakeholder collaboration
ICES Advice requesters, stakeholders, and observers gather in Copenhagen.
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Building on success to address emerging marine challenges
ICES has published updated Science and Advisory plans, reinforcing our commitment to advancing marine science and providing ecosystem-informed advice for sustainable ocean management.
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IJMS Editor’s Choice - Navigating the global redistribution of marine species: Lessons from Pink salmon
How can we manage marine species on the move in a rapidly warming Arctic? The latest Editor’s Choice in ICES Journal of Marine Science presents a global collaboration to address biodiversity shifts through innovative management strategies for pink salmon.
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Baltic horizons: Share your science at ICES ASC 2025
The Call for Abstracts is open for ICES Annual Science Conference 2025. Submit your work to present at the marine science event of the year.
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IJMS Editor’s Choice - Effective governance of European marine recreational fisheries is needed to maximize societal benefits
Is marine recreational fishing being overlooked in Europe? The latest Editor’s Choice in ICES Journal of Marine Science explores how improved governance could unlock its full social and economic potential.
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Collaboration for cetacean conservation
ICES and ASCOBANS sign a Memorandum of Understanding marking a significant step forward in protecting small cetaceans.
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In memoriam - Bengt Sjöstrand
We are deeply saddened to inform you that our colleague Bengt Sjöstrand passed away on 11 November 2024.
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Editor’s Choice - Nearly six decades of recruitment trends for Lake whitefish and Cisco in the Great Lakes
How do fish recruitment dynamics shape Great Lakes fisheries? The latest Editor’s Choice article in ICES Journal of Marine Science examines species-specific trends and drivers of variability across six decades.
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The growing recognition of marine recreational fisheries
ICES outlines how to include the impact of marine recreational fisheries in its fishing opportunities advice.
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Editor's Choice - A new framework for measuring success in marine ecosystem-based management
How can we measure the success of ecosystem-based management? The latest Editor’s Choice in ICES Journal of Marine Science paves the way for balancing ecological, economic, and social goals through cross-sectoral performance measures.
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Balancing pressures in a changing ecosystem
ICES publishes updated ecosystem overview for the Baltic Sea ecoregion.
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Call for symposium co-sponsorship now open
ICES welcomes proposals for symposium co-sponsorship. Proposal deadline: 1 February 2025
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Advice explainer: ICES reissues Northern Shelf cod advice for 2025
Today's advice replaces the advice issued on 30 June 2024. Here, we take a look at some of the key questions advice recipients and stakeholders may have about the reasons for the change.
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Hidden Gems - Ecosystem insights: California sea lions and prey recovery in scat analysis
California sea lions are helping scientists to better understand marine ecosystems.
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IJMS Mentorship for Early Career Scientists
ICES Journal of Marine Science offers a mentorship programme to support early career scientists interested in learning more about scientific publishing and journal editing.
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Navigating changes
ICES delegates gather at Headquarters in Copenhagen for the 112th Council meeting.
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In memoriam - Jon Grant
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of ICES WGSEDA member Jon Grant.
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Shining a spotlight on the work of early career scientists
Do you know an early career scientist whose work should take centre stage? Nominations are now open to select an early career scientist keynote speaker for the 2025 ICES Annual Science Conference. Updated deadline for nominations: 10 November 2024*
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From echosounders to the cloud: A new era in fisheries and plankton acoustics
Can AI and big data revolutionize how we understand our oceans? Learn how new technologies and decades of data are shaping the future of acoustics and ocean management.
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In memoriam - Eero Aro
ICES is deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Dr. Eero Aro.
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Strengthening ecosystem-based fisheries management in the Northeast Atlantic
ICES advises NEAFC on ecosystem approaches to fisheries management.
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Hidden Gems - Rockfish surveys: Combining acoustics and underwater video for precision management
How can we more accurately assess rockfish populations in rocky habitats? In the latest Hidden Gems from ICES Journal of Marine Science, discover how combining acoustic technology with underwater video can aid fisheries management in challenging habitats.
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Award-winning science in Gateshead
Winners of merit awards for best poster and oral presentations announced at the Annual Science Conference (ASC) in Gateshead, UK.
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Graham Pierce announced as 2024 ICES Outstanding Achievement Award winner
"A trailblazer in his field - an international authority in the world of marine mammals and cephalopods who represents the values & spirit of ICES"
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Dan Smale honoured with prestigious ICES Prix d'Excellence Award
“It's truly an honour and a privilege - and also a massive shock and surprise - to receive this award."
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For early career scientists, by early career scientists
ICES SIIECS is pleased to open a call for nominating early career scientists to represent ICES on the Scientific Steering Committee for the next ICES PICES Early Career Scientist Conference.
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Hidden Gems - Assessing marine ecosystem resilience: A new framework for biodiversity conservation
Can we measure and enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems facing biodiversity loss?
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Editor's Choice - Exploring the impact of deactivated dFADs in the Indian Ocean: New insights from French tuna fisheries
The latest Editor's Choice from ICES Journal of Marine Science provides the first insights into the fate of deactivated drifting fish aggregating devices used by the French Indian Ocean tropical tuna purse-seine fishery.
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Gateshead on the horizon
From science to sightseeing: What to expect at ICES ASC 2024 in Gateshead.
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ICES successfully mitigates cyber attacks, enhances security measures for future resilience
ICES experienced a cyber attack involving DARX ransomware and a DDoS attack in June–July 2024. Here are the actions taken to address the attack and strengthen resilience to future incidents.
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In memoriam - Andrew Brierley
We are deeply saddened to inform about the passing of a great colleague, Andrew Brierley.
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Hidden Gems - Primary production shapes coastal food webs: Stable isotope insights
Does primary production shape marine food webs in eutrophic coastal ecosystems, impacting everything from plankton to top predators? Watch the latest Hidden Gems from ICES Journal of Marine Science to learn more.
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Hidden Gems - Exploring ecological energy: A new framework for understanding the marine environment
Curious about how the Seascape of Ecological Energy (SEE-scapes) is helping marine research with new insights into vertebrate behaviour and ecological dynamics? Watch the latest Hidden Gems from ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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Hidden Gems - Mechanisms of Resistance: Investigating Pteropod shell protection against ocean acidification
Can planktonic pteropods with thin shells, an important bioindicator, protect themselves against ocean acidification? Watch the latest Hidden Gems from ICES Journal of Marine Science to learn more about adaptive strategies in marine ecosystems.
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In memoriam - Jorge Landa
Jorge Landa Moreno, researcher at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography in Santander, passed away on 4 June at the age of 55.
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Aquaculture in the Bay of Biscay and Iberian Coast ecoregion
ICES releases its latest Aquaculture Overview for an ecoregion with a diverse aquaculture landscape.
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And we're back!
Access to ices.dk and our online tools and resources has been restored.
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Looking forward to Oceans Past
Oceans Past X will take place from 25–28 June in the coastal locale of Cornwall, United Kingdom and is hosted at the University of Exeter's Penryn campus.
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Advice explainer: Northern shrimp in Skagerrak and Kattegat and northern North Sea in the Norwegian Deep
ICES released advice on fishing opportunities for Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in the Skagerrak and Norwegian Deep (ICES divisions 3.a and 4.a East) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. Here, we take a look at some of the key points.
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Hidden Gems - Climate challenges in Mediterranean fisheries: Risks and adaptive strategies
Do you want to know more about the most recent strategies for combating climate change in Mediterranean fisheries? Watch the latest Hidden Gems interview from ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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MSEAS 2024 Cristiana Simao Seixas: The role of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Ocean-based prosperity
Managing for sustainable use of the Earth's marine and coastal systems. The Marine Socio-Ecological Systems Symposium takes place this week, 3–7 June in Yokohama, Japan.
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MSEAS 2024 Eric Wade: Toward an inclusive and intentional approach for centering communities in small-scale fisheries management
Managing for sustainable use of the Earth's marine and coastal systems. The Marine Socio-Ecological Systems Symposium takes place this week, 3–7 June in Yokohama, Japan.
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MSEAS 2024 Nathalie Niquil: Cumulative and interactive effects of human uses and climate change: a point of view based on networks
Managing for sustainable use of the Earth's marine and coastal systems. The Marine Socio-Ecological Systems Symposium takes place this week, 3–7 June in Yokohama, Japan.
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MSEAS 2024 Jason Link: Operational socio-ecological modelling in a complex world
Managing for sustainable use of the Earth's marine and coastal systems. The Marine Socio-Ecological Systems Symposium takes place this week, 3–7 June in Yokohama, Japan.
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The latest developments for fish stocks in the Baltic
ICES advice for fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea in 2025 has been published.
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IJMS Editor's Choice - Transatlantic genomic divergence in lumpfish
The latest Editor’s Choice examines the use of genomic data to analyse trans-Atlantic differentiation, environmental associations, and clinal adaptation in lumpfish, a species increasingly important for both commercial and ecological reasons.
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North Atlantic Ocean climate in 2023
Highlights of climatic conditions in the North Atlantic for 2023 are presented by ICES Working Group on Oceanographic Hydrography.
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IJMS Editor’s Choice - Widening phenology mismatch threatens American Lobster recruitment in the Gulf of Maine
The latest Editor’s Choice in ICES Journal of Marine Science examines how changes in phenology and prey availability are affecting the recruitment of American lobster in the Gulf of Maine, North America's most valuable lobster fishery.
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Decadal variability in the North Atlantic
Learn about the intersection of environmental change and human interactions from the latest symposium issue in ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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The case for consistency: ICES Style Guide and Word List
In the Northern Hemisphere, do dolphins swim in anticlockwise or counterclockwise circles? Will you be a theme session convener or a convenor at the ASC? Are there more than or over 6000 scientists in ICES network?
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Hidden Gems - How habitat variability can influence fisheries management
Can uneven marine habitats dictate the success of fisheries management and species conservation efforts? Watch the latest Hidden Gems from ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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Advice explainer: Mitigation measures to reduce bycatches of common dolphin in the Bay of Biscay
ICES released advice on mitigation measures to reduce bycatches of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the Bay of Biscay (ICES Subarea 8) on 29 June 2023. Here, we take a look at some of the key points contained within.
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Editor’s Choice - Atlantic cod adaptation: Genetic insights into climate resilience
The latest Editor’s Choice in ICES Journal explores climate adaptation in fish. The study looked at genetic adaptation of Atlantic cod to rising sea temperatures, providing a deeper understanding of marine species’ response to climate change.
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A landmark development in ICES implementation of ecosystem-based management
ICES publishes framework for ecosystem-informed science and advice.
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Hidden Gems - Beyond métiers: social factors influence fisher behaviour
Discover how integrating social factors with traditional data can transform our understanding of fisheries management, revealing the complex motivations behind fisher behaviours.
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Benchmarking sandeel
From 2021–2023, a benchmark workshop was conducted to agree the assessment methodology to be used in future assessments of sandeel in the northern, central, and southern North Sea, Dogger Bank, and Skagerrak (sandeel areas 1–4).
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An outstanding scientific leader for ICES
Dave Reid has been appointed as the next Chair of ICES Science Committee.
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Call for session proposals for ICES Annual Science Conference 2025
Shape the science programme of our Annual Science Conference 2025. Deadline for proposals: 25 August 2024
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IJMS Editor’s Choice - Balancing marine conservation and research: Scientific surveys in marine protected areas
Learn more about the need for scientific surveys within marine protected areas (MPAs), and the innovative approaches to maintain data integrity while respecting conservation goals in the latest Editor’s Choice from ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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Hidden Gems - Insights on Atlantic bluefin tuna behaviour
Explore the surfacing patterns and seasonal behaviours of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean, crucial for refining aerial survey methodologies and conservation strategies.
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Nominations open for ICES Awards 2024
It's time to nominate your fellow scientist whose contribution to marine science deserves special recognition.
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IJMS Editor’s Choice - Refining marine ecosystem models: The crucial role of calibration
Explore the critical role of model calibration in Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) and its implications for ecosystem-based management, as highlighted in this Editor's Choice article from ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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An opportunity to explore common challenges
Advice requesters, Advisory Council representatives, and observers gather in Copenhagen.
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Energy transformation: ICES publishes offshore renewable energy roadmap
ICES Roadmap for Offshore Renewable Energy outlines an accelerated approach to understanding and advising on ecosystem-based management of multiple human uses of marine space.
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IJMS Themed Set - Advances and challenges in the modelling and assessment of fishery resources
The latest themed article set in ICES Journal of Marine Science delves into the persistent complexities faced in the world of fisheries management.
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Practice your presentation skills with SIIECS
Stressing about presenting a poster or a paper at an upcoming conference? Here’s your chance to practice your presentation skills!
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IJMS Editor's Choice - Imaging sonars transform aquatic research
Imaging sonars redefine marine research: a meta-analysis of 155 studies showcases their transformative impact, guiding the future of aquatic exploration.
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New Faroes Ecosystem Overview published
ICES now has a complete overview of the Northeast Atlantic marine ecosystem.
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Innovation, resilience, and leadership
Stakeholder engagement, shifting to a regional approach, and implementing an ecosystem-based management approach: ACOM Chair Mark Dickey-Collas reflects on his term as he hands over.
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IJMS Themed Set - Impacts of fishing on seabirds
The most recent themed set in ICES Journal of Marine Science explores the impacts of the fishing industry on seabirds, highlighting critical challenges and proposing solutions.
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SmartDots – creating a link between fish ageing and stock assessment modelling
WGSMART present at the 7th International Otolith Symposium in Chile.
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Changing timelines
ICES Report on Ocean Climate changes to a three-year publication cycle.
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Hidden Gems - Balancing act: small vs. large-scale fisheries
Discover how the coexistence of small-scale and large-scale fisheries impacts employment, income, and food security.
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Call for symposium co-sponsorship now open
ICES welcomes proposals for symposium co-sponsorship. Proposal deadline: 1 February 2024
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Nominate an early career scientist to speak at ASC 2024
The call for nominations for an early career scientist keynote speaker at ICES Annual Science Conference (ASC) 2024 is open. Deadline for nominations: 8 December 2023
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In memoriam - Margaret Moody
ICES is deeply saddened to inform that our former colleague and good friend Margaret Moody passed away.
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ICES signs Memorandum of Understanding with Faroe Islands and Greenland
ICES will provide scientific information and advice to the governments of the Faroe Islands and Greenland on fishing opportunities, including information on the state of marine ecosystems and the impact of human activities.
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Uptake of innovative fishing gear a social process
Social scientists contribute to basis of latest advice on innovative fishing gear.
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IJMS Themed Set - Building the knowledge base to support blue growth in small island developing states
Learn more about Small Island Developing States on their journey toward a sustainable blue economy and the challenges they face in the latest themed set in ICES Journal of Marine Science.
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Reflecting on progress
ICES delegates gather in Copenhagen for 111th Council meeting.
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New Chair of ICES Advisory Committee announced
Colm Lordan, Ireland, has been officially announced as the incoming Chair of ICES Advisory Committee at the 111th Council meeting.
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