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IJMS Editor’s Choice - Building social acceptability for sustainable aquaculture in Europe

Why does European aquaculture remain stagnant despite policy support? In the latest Editor’s Choice article, researchers highlight that addressing social acceptability challenges is key for the sector’s sustainable growth.

From viewpoint to policy

Scientific leadership by ICES Working Group on Shipping Impacts in the Marine Environment on scrubber impacts.

ICES releases fishing opportunities advice for Bay of Biscay, Iberian Waters, Celtic Seas, and Greater North Sea

Species in disguise: why taxonomic uncertainty matters in zooplankton monitoring

Long-term zooplankton time-series in the ICES region are vital for tracking ecosystem change. But how reliable are the signals they provide if the species behind them are taxonomically unresolved?

MeCCAM: A pioneering EU project to mitigate and adapt European fisheries to climate change

MeCCAM, a new four-year project aimed at equipping the European fisheries sector with innovative, science-based solutions to adapt and mitigate climate change, launched on 6 June 2025.

Hidden Gems - Ecosystem matrix: A game-changer for open marine data and integrated analysis

What if marine data could be accessed, analyzed, and traced more easily than ever before?

Planning for a warmer ocean: New study shows how marine spatial planning can drive climate action

What if we could use the same tools that guide shipping lanes, fishing zones, and wind farm sites to also tackle climate change? A newly published study shows that we can and should.

ICES Data Centre reaccredited by CoreTrustSeal

Ensuring our place among the network of worldwide certified repositories for data management.

Launching OCCAM: A new EU project to future-proof European aquaculture against climate change

The first of May marked the official launch of OCCAM (Operationalising Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in European Aquaculture), a pioneering four-year project funded under Horizon Europe.

IJMS Editor’s Choice - Reducing shark and ray bycatch: Fisher-co-developed tools making global impact

How can fishers and scientists work together to reduce bycatch impacts on sharks and rays? In the latest Editor’s Choice article, learn how collaboration with Spanish tropical tuna fishers led to safer, faster release tools now adopted globally.

Oceanographic highlights for the North Atlantic 2024

ICES Working Group on Ocean Hydrography analyses and reviews oceanographic conditions in the North Atlantic annually and has just released the 2024 highlights for the North Atlantic.

BISAR - A milestone for benthic biodiversity data

What happens when huge artificial structures in the sea become thriving homes for marine life? A pioneering new scientific resource mapping ocean life on artificial structures is helping us find out.

Revolutionizing fisheries management: insights from behavioural economics

Could integrating human behaviour into the conservation of marine resources hold the potential to tackle pressing challenges in sustainability and ensure the longevity of our oceans for generations to come?

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.

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?

Sharing marine space

ICES releases advice on the economic, social, and ecological impacts of offshore wind farms and floating offshore wind farms on fisheries.

Call for session proposals for ICES ASC 2026

Shape the science programme of our Annual Science Conference 2026. Deadline for proposals: 28 August 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Safeguarding the natural balance

ICES publishes advice on aspects of the Genetic Intrusion Risk Assessment Framework for salmon aquaculture

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.

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.

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.

In memoriam - Didzis Ustups

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Didzis Ustups, on 15 February.

In memoriam - Adi Kellerman

ICES community is deeply saddened by the passing of Adi Kellermann, former Head of Science at ICES Secretariat.

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.

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.

ICES and ICCAT sign new Memorandum of Understanding.

Strengthening collaboration and supporting the sustainable management of fish stocks and fisheries in the North Atlantic.

Who inspires you in ICES?

It's time to nominate a fellow scientist whose contribution to ICES deserves special recognition.

Reviewing advice and strengthening stakeholder collaboration

ICES Advice requesters, stakeholders, and observers gather in Copenhagen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Collaboration for cetacean conservation

ICES and ASCOBANS sign a Memorandum of Understanding marking a significant step forward in protecting small cetaceans.

In memoriam - Bengt Sjöstrand

We are deeply saddened to inform you that our colleague Bengt Sjöstrand passed away on 11 November 2024.

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.

The growing recognition of marine recreational fisheries

ICES outlines how to include the impact of marine recreational fisheries in its fishing opportunities advice.

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.

Balancing pressures in a changing ecosystem

ICES publishes updated ecosystem overview for the Baltic Sea ecoregion.

Call for symposium co-sponsorship now open

ICES welcomes proposals for symposium co-sponsorship. Proposal deadline: 1 February 2025

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.

Hidden Gems - Ecosystem insights: California sea lions and prey recovery in scat analysis

California sea lions are helping scientists to better understand marine ecosystems.

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.

Navigating changes

ICES delegates gather at Headquarters in Copenhagen for the 112th Council meeting.

In memoriam - Jon Grant

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of ICES WGSEDA member Jon Grant.

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*

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.

In memoriam - Eero Aro

ICES is deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Dr. Eero Aro.

Strengthening ecosystem-based fisheries management in the Northeast Atlantic

ICES advises NEAFC on ecosystem approaches to fisheries management.

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.

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.

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"

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."

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.

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?

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.

Gateshead on the horizon

From science to sightseeing: What to expect at ICES ASC 2024 in Gateshead.

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.

In memoriam - Andrew Brierley

We are deeply saddened to inform about the passing of a great colleague, Andrew Brierley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aquaculture in the Bay of Biscay and Iberian Coast ecoregion

ICES releases its latest Aquaculture Overview for an ecoregion with a diverse aquaculture landscape.

And we're back!

Access to ices.dk and our online tools and resources has been restored.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The latest developments for fish stocks in the Baltic

ICES advice for fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea in 2025 has been published.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

A landmark development in ICES implementation of ecosystem-based management

ICES publishes framework for ecosystem-informed science and advice.

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.

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).

An outstanding scientific leader for ICES

Dave Reid has been appointed as the next Chair of ICES Science Committee.

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

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.

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.

Nominations open for ICES Awards 2024

It's time to nominate your fellow scientist whose contribution to marine science deserves special recognition.

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.

An opportunity to explore common challenges

Advice requesters, Advisory Council representatives, and observers gather in Copenhagen.

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.

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.

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!

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.