OCEAN NETWORKS
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Connecting the Global Ocean Community
This directory showcases a global list of ocean-related and ocean-focused communities: organizations, networks, groups and programmes providing opportunities for youth and Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs).
The aim of this page is to improve visibility of such opportunities, and to support participation and engagement of the youth and ECOPs across the global ocean landscape. The vast majority of these entities represent great networking opportunities to meet peers and senior professionals sharing your interests!
You can filter the table below through: :
- Country: where the entity is headquartered (note that many networks are decentralized)
- Geographical scope: the scope of activity of the entity (national, regional, international)
- Support types: the type of opportunities provided by the entity
- Topics: ocean-related area(s) of focus (social sciences cover ocean governance and policy)
If you would like to submit an additional group, network, organisation or programme to this list, please fill in the form below.
This directory has been created by the ECOP Programme and its update is a joint effort with the initiative GEO Blue Planet, generously supported by the project EU4OceanObs and implemented by Mercator Ocean International.
| Name | Website | Country | Geographical Scope | Support Types | Description | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Ocean Start Ups Coalition | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding | A global coalition dedicated to scaling start-ups that invent and deploy critical innovations for ocean health. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development | The AAAS seeks to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences, Polar Science |
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development | AAPG has sought to foster scientific research, advance the science of geology, and promote innovation since its founding in 1917. Its mission remains the same today—with a wider reach than ever. It serves the students and professionals who work to advance subsurface exploration, production, and/or new energy resources. | Engineering, Geology, Chemistry |
| American Chemical Society (ACS) | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Travel, Career Development, Training | ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Our mission is to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community, and champion scientific integrity. Our vision is a world built on science. | Engineering, Chemistry, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| American Elasmobranch Society (AES) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development | Advance the scientific study of living and fossil sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, and the promotion of education, conservation, and wise utilization of natural resources. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| American Geophysical Union (AGU) | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Research, Career Development | AGU is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development | ASNE is the leading professional engineering society for engineers, scientists and allied professionals who conceive, design, develop, test, construct, outfit, operate and maintain complex naval and maritime ships, submarines and aircraft and their associated systems and subsystems. ASNE also serves the educators who train the professionals, researchers who develop related technology, and students who are preparing for the profession. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography |
| Asian Environmental Youth Network (AEYN) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Asia | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | AEYN’s mission is to provide a platform and a space for Asian youth to feel empowered, connected, and supported in their climate journeys. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Asociación de Biología de Tucumán (ABT) | Visit website | Argentina | National | Research | The Asociación de Biología de Tucumán aims to promote the advancement of biological sciences through scientific meetings, courses, and publications. It serves as a platform for researchers, educators, and students to exchange knowledge and foster collaborations in various biological disciplines. | Marine Biology |
| Asociación de Estudiantes de Ciencias Marinas UPRM (AECiMa) | Visit website | Puerto Rico | National | Training, Field work/mission | AECiMa is the Marine Sciences students association of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. It services the local community through educational outreach and habitat clean-ups. Through education, they aim to promote a greater understanding of the marine environment while advocating for marine conservation. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Associação Brasileira de Limnologia (ABLimno) | Visit website | Brazil | National | Research | ABLimno aims to promote the development and dissemination of limnology-the study of inland aquatic ecosystems-in Brazil. The association fosters scientific research, education, and policies related to the conservation and sustainable management of freshwater environments. | Chemistry, Marine Biology |
| Associação Brasileira de Oceanografia (AOCEANO) | Visit website | Brazil | National | Career Development, Training | AOCEANO aims to promote the development of oceanography in Brazil by integrating professionals, researchers, and students, encouraging scientific research, education, and dissemination of knowledge about marine and coastal environments. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Association for Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) | Visit website | Norway | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Field work/mission | APECS is an international and interdisciplinary organization dedicated to fostering the professional development of early career scientists with interests in the polar and cryospheric regions. It aims to raise the profile of polar scientists by providing a continuum of leadership that is both internationally and interdisciplinarily focused, and to stimulate collaborative projects. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development | ASLO advances the sciences of limnology and oceanography by fostering a diverse, international community, promoting research, education, and public awareness. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Associazione Dottorandi e Dottori di Ricerca in Italia (ADI) | Visit website | Italy | National | Career Development, Communication | ADI is dedicated to representing and protecting the rights of doctoral candidates and doctorate holders in Italy. It aims to promote the professional figure of the PhD holder, improve the quality of higher education, and enhance research policies in Italy. ADI operates through institutional contacts at the national level and maintains local branches at major Italian universities. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) | Visit website | Australia | Funding, Career Development | AMSA is Australia’s peak professional body for marine scientists from all disciplines and for over 50 years has promoted all aspects of marine science in Australia. AMSA operates with a membership network of individuals and corporate affiliates as a not-for-profit organisation. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences | |
| Black in Marine Science (BIMS) | Visit website | US | International | Travel, Career Development, Training | BIMS connects thousands of ocean leaders and enthusiasts through year-round events, building a powerful network dedicated to advancing marine science and conservation. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Black Sea NGO Forum | Visit website | Romania | Europe, Asia | Funding, Training | The aim of the Black Sea NGO Forum is to increase the level of dialogue and cooperation among NGOs in the wider Black Sea Region, strengthening the NGOs capacity to influence regional and national policies and to increase the number and quality of regional partnerships and projects. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN) | Visit website | Romania | Europe, Asia | Training | The Black Sea Universities Network is an initiative aiming for the development of a collaborative platform between the universities from the Black Sea Region. | Engineering, Social Sciences |
| Black Sea Young Ambassador Programme (BSYA) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Europe, Asia | Mentoring/Coaching, Training | The BSYA Programme was developed to unite youth for the future of the Black Sea, for a healthy, resilient, and sustainable Black Sea. Black Sea Young Ambassadors are young early career ocean professionals who come from different backgrounds in marine and maritime research, industry, policy, and civil society, and either in educational programmes or in the early stages of their carrier. | Engineering, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Bloom Ocean Numa Comunidade | Visit website | Brazil | National | Career Development, Communication, Training | Numa Comunidade is a digital and collabroative environment for marine sciences operated by Bloom. Numa is a community that aims to stimulate the socio-environmental impact ecosystem and to energize professionals, stakeholders and organizations that work with the ocean and coastal zone. A space that supports the journey of entrepreneurs, scientists, activists, communicators and investors in various ways. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Blue Capacity | Visit website | Australia | International | Funding, Travel | Blue Capacity is a dedicated micro-grants program designed to empower early-career ocean professionals as they take their first steps toward building impactful and sustainable careers. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Blue Peace Middle East Youth Fellowship Programme | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Asia | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | Blue Peace Middle East is a non-governmental regional initiative that aims to strengthen cooperation over water across borders, sectors and generations. Working with senior water experts, academics, politicians and journalists among others, the initiative is dedicated to improving the region’s water, food and energy security and preserving ecosystems in a changing climate. | Engineering, Chemistry, Social Sciences |
| Bow Seat | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Training | Bow Seat provides an innovative space for teens to connect, create, and communicate for our blue planet. Working at the intersection of ocean science and arts education, our award-winning programming emphasizes creative thinking and making in exploring the natural world. Their flagship educational initiative, the Ocean Awareness Contest, is the world’s largest environmental youth program for the creative arts. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Brazilian Society for Ichthyology / Sociedade Brasileira de Ictiologia (SBI) | Visit website | Brazil | National | Career Development, Training | SBI aims to promote knowledge and conservation of the Brazilian ichthyofauna, one of the richest and most diverse on the planet. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| British Ecological Society | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Research, Career Development, Training | The BES was the first Society in the world committed to understanding our earth through ecology, the science studying the relationship between living things and their environment. That commitment remains today with a global community spanning 120 countries and a strategic mission to find ecological solutions for a planet under threat. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| British Phycological Society (BPS) | Visit website | UK | Europe | Funding, Training | The Society was founded in 1952. Its aims are to advance education by the encouragement and pursuit of all aspects of the study of algae and to publish the results of this research in a journal, and also in other publications which shall from time to time appear desirable, provided that all publications of the Society shall be available to the general public. | Marine Biology |
| California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) | Visit website | US | National | Training | CalCOFI is a long-term oceanographic and marine ecosystem monitoring and research program that that surveys the physical, biogeochemical, and biological dynamics of the marine environment with the goal of serving data and science in support of sustainable marine resource management. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology |
| Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) | Visit website | Belize | Central & South America | Training | The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre coordinates the Caribbean region’s response to climate change. Officially opened in August 2005, the CCCCC is the key node for information on climate change issues and on the region’s response to managing and adapting to climate change in the Caribbean. The CCCCC will initiate and coordinate the delivery of innovative, transformative and evidence-based climate change solutions to improve the resilience of the Caribbean and its people. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Challenger Society’s Early Career Researcher Network | Visit website | UK | National | Funding, Travel, Career Development | The Challenger Society for Marine Science is a learned society for marine scientists in the UK. Its Early Career Researcher Network is open to anyone who self identifies as an early career researcher in the marine sciences. They welcome undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs and faculty members, as well as project managers and other commercial sector associates within the marine sciences. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | CICES’s mission is to advance civil engineering surveying by promoting high standards in education, competence and conduct for public benefit. Its vision is to be the leading UK professional body for geospatial engineering and commercial management in civil engineering. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology |
| Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) | Visit website | UK | Funding, Career Development, Training, Mentoring/Coaching | CIWEM is the leading royal chartered professional body dedicated to sustainable management of the environment, globally. They aim to build a global community of water and environmental professionals dedicated to working for the public benefit. | Physical Oceanography | |
| CoalitionWILD | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | CoalitionWILD connects and equips the world’s young change-makers to tackle our planet’s greatest conservation challenges. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Coastal & Estuarine Research Foundation (CERF) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Training | CERF’s mission is to advance research, knowledge, and stewardship of coasts and estuaries and sustain the education and professional development of a diverse and inclusive community. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana (COESSING) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Africa | Training | COESSING is an international summer school advancing ocean science wave in West Africa. Since 2015, it has offered one-week programs in Ghana and Nigeria, expanding to Kenya in 2025; combining lectures, projects, and collaboration under the UN Decade of Ocean Science. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Colectivo Pelagos | Visit website | Costa Rica | Central & South America | Communication, Training, Field work/mission | Colectivo Pelagos engages society in ocean protection through education, outreach, and community engagement. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Coletivo Jovem Albatroz (CJA) | Visit website | Brazil | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Communication, Training, Field work/mission | The Coletivo Jovem Albatroz (CJA) is the youth leadership and engagement wing of Projeto Albatroz, a Brazilian NGO dedicated to the conservation of albatrosses and petrels. It functions as a specialized network for young people (ages 18-29) to develop leadership in marine conservation. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN) | Visit website | Canada | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Research, Training, Field work/mission | CCRN supports local communities worldwide in environmental conservation while sustaining livelihoods through research and knowledge sharing. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Scienze del Mare (CoNISMa) | Visit website | Italy | National | Research, Training, Field work/mission | CoNISMa promotes and coordinates research, training, and other scientific activities in the field of marine sciences among 36 affiliated Italian universities. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology |
| Coral Triangle Center (CTC) | Visit website | Indonesia | Asia | Mentoring/Coaching, Training | The CTC is an independent, non-profit foundation. Their goal is to promote the conservation of marine biodiversity and the sustainable management of marine and coastal resources across the Coral Triangle. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Deep-Sea Biology Society (DSBS) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Research, Career Development, Training | The Deep-Sea Biology Society (DSBS) was organised by scientists who recognised a need for an organisation to meet the requirements of deep-sea biologists. The mission of the DSBS is the advancement of education for the public benefit in deep-sea biology by the operation of a scientific society to promote the exchange of information, the promotion and dissemination of deep-sea research, to foster the next generation of deep-sea biologists and to promote demographic diversity in the study of deep-sea biology. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Earth Science New Zealand (ESNZ) | Visit website | New Zealand | Oceania | Career Development | Earth Science NZ aims to increase economic growth through sustainable management and innovative research into the use of marine, freshwater, energy and mineral resources. Through the Floating University, ESNZ provide a platform for early-career scientists from Pacific island nations to explore the key issues affecting their communities. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology |
| Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | ESWN is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity across the geosciences with an emphasis on creating and supporting a nurturing community, working for cultural change to eliminate barriers to a diverse scientific workforce, and empowering scientists through professional development. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| EarthEcho International | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development, Communication, Training | EarthEcho International envisions a world where every individual, from all backgrounds and experiences, has the opportunity and tools to create a healthy and thriving environment. Its mission is to build a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| East-West Center | Visit website | US | Asia, Oceania | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Communication, Training, Field work/mission | The Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) training program helps jump-start early career conservation professionals through a combination of skills training, opportunities with peers and established practitioners and the completion of a global wildlife conservation initiative. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Engineers Without Borders (EWB) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Training, Field work/mission | Engineers Without Borders organisations leverage engineering skills and expertise towards ensuring a safe and just future for all within the sustainable limits of our planet, in particular to support those that are most vulnerable in society. Established some 40 years ago, the global Engineers Without Borders movement is led by a network of over 40 organisations across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Middle East, Europe, North, South and Central America. | Engineering, Geology, Social Sciences |
| Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) | Visit website | Australia | Oceania | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | EIANZ is Australasia’s peak body for environmental practitioners. They harness the expertise of our members to progress environmental practice and advocate for improved sustainability outcomes. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Environment Society of Oman (ESO) | Visit website | Oman | National | Research, Training, Field work/mission | ESO is the only non-profit organisation in Oman that focuses on conserving the environment. Founded in 2004, they work to conserve Oman’s natural environment through research, education, advocacy, and conservation. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) | Visit website | Belgium | International | Funding, Career Development | EMA connects Erasmus Mundus students and alumni, promoting collaboration and mobility in higher education. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| EuroMarine Network | Visit website | France | Europe | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Research, Training | EuroMarine is a member-based network of European marine research organisations and research institutes. Its mission is to support the identification and initial development of important emerging scientific topics or issues and associated methodologies in marine sciences, as well as to foster new services relevant to the marine scientific community. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| European Geosciences Union Early Career Scientists (EGU ECS) | Visit website | Germany | Europe | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development | The EGU offers a platform for early career scientists to become involved in interdisciplinary research in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, through sessions, social events and short courses at the annual General Assembly in April. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science |
| European Marine Board ECOP Network | Visit website | Belgium | Europe | Career Development, Communication | The aim of the network is to link ECOPs from EMB member organizations and help them expand their network in Europe, provide a platform that allows EMB member ECOPs to have a voice at EMB Board level and at a wider European marine science policy landscape level, and inform EMB member ECOPs about how the European marine science policy landscape operates. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | The FSBI is an international, non-political, learned Society, based in the United Kingdom, that supports scientific activity in fish biology and management through charitable sponsorship. | Marine Biology |
| Fundación Barranquilla +20 | Visit website | Colombia | Central & South America | Training | Fundacón Barranquilla +20 is working since 2012 to promote youth climate action and sustainable development in Colombia. They encourage projects that address climate change, biodiversity, water, and environmental education, connecting local knowledge and innovation to build territories resilient and low emissions. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Future Earth Early Careers Network | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Travel | Future Earth is a network of scientists, researchers, and innovators designed to provide the knowledge needed to support transformations towards sustainability. | Engineering, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| GEO AquaWatch Early Career Society | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Training | AquaWatch is an initiative under the GEO group with the focus on developing and building the global capacity and utility of Earth Observation-derived water quality data, products and information to support water resources management and decision making. Work of the ECS aims to ensure strong engagement of early career scientists across GEO AquaWatch, improving their experience as and thus their contribution to the broader mission of GEO AquaWatch. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry | |
| GEO Blue Planet | Visit website | France | International | Travel, Career Development | GEO Blue Planet is an initiative of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) that focuses on leveraging ocean and coastal data to inform policy and decision-making. It operates at the intersection of science, policy, and society, aiming to ensure that observation and prediction are translated into actionable knowledge for sustainable ocean and coastal management. GEO Blue Planet works through a network of experts, partner organizations, and working groups to produce outreach materials, host workshops, develop decision-support tools, and facilitate training and information exchange. GEO Blue Planet is also a proud partner of the UN Ocean Decade ECOP Programme and works to ensure the participation of ECOPs in all our activities and events, to bring on board the next generation of leaders, scientists and stakeholders and ensure their voice is considered in current actions. GEO Blue Planet co-coordinates Ocean BRIDGES (Bridging (Ocean) Research, Innovation and Diversity across Generations of Experts and Stakeholders), a task team of the ECOP Programme. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Polar Science |
| Global Approach by Modular Experiments (GAME) | Visit website | Germany | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Research, Training, Field work/mission | GAME is an international research and education program for master’s students in biology, ecology, and environmental sciences. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology |
| Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) | Visit website | UK | International | Communication, Training | GNDR is the largest international network of civil society organisations working together to strengthen the resilience of communities most at risk of disasters and prevent hazards like floods, droughts, earthquakes and infectious diseases from becoming disasters. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Social Sciences |
| Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network International Carbon Ocean Network for Early Career (GOA-ON ICONEC Network) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Training | GOA-ON is a collaborative international network to detect and understand the drivers of ocean acidification in estuarine-coastal-open ocean environments, the resulting impacts on marine ecosystems, and to make the information available to optimize modelling studies. ICONEC provides opportunities for ECOPs to increase their involvement with their local GOA-ON Hub(s). | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Communication, Training | The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) is an international network of youth organizations and individuals from every global region who have united together with a common goal: preventing the loss of biodiversity and preserving Earth’s natural resources. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON) | Visit website | Canada | International | Research | GEO BON is a global network of researchers dedicated to improving the acquisition, coordination, and delivery of biodiversity information at the global, regional, and national levels. MBON is the Marine thematic group. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI) | Visit website | Ghana | Africa | Training | GoGMI constitutes a ‘think-tank’ for maritime strategic thinkers, practitioners and allies to interact, share ideas and research into strategic maritime affairs affecting the Gulf of Guinea Region. The Institute’s core business is strategic maritime research, consultancy and advocacy in the areas of safety, security and environment in the Ghanaian and the Gulf of Guinea Maritime space at large. | Engineering, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Hellenic Association of Oceanographers and Marine Bioscientists (HGADMS) | Visit website; https://www.facebook.com/spothve/ | Greece | National | Career Development | HGADMS represents Greek graduates of oceanography and marine biosciences, focusing on and career support to facilitate their entry into the blue economy. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Hellenic Oceanographers Association (HOA) | Visit website | Greece | National | Career Development, Communication | HOA serves as the primary professional union in Greece dedicated to safeguarding the legal and professional rights of marine science graduates. Its mission is to advance oceanographic research and provide expert scientific advocacy to the Greek government for sustainable marine environment management. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) | Visit website | UK | International | Research, Training | HRAS is a global non-profit civil society catalyst driving necessary change through policy and legislative development for improved human rights’ protections at sea. It will provide an independent platform to combat misinformation, advance facts and challenge impunity. It will seek to trigger positive systemic, institutional and generational change. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Indonesian Academy of Young Scientists (ALMI) | Visit website | Indonesia | National | Funding, Travel, Communication, Training | ALMI is a forum for Indonesia’s leading young scientists. It was founded to encourage the role of young scientists in advancing science and a superior scientific culture in Indonesia, with the goal of increasing the nation’s competitiveness. | Engineering, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Oceanic Engineering Society Young Professionals (IEEE OES) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development | The IEEE OES Young Professionals Community invites ambitious and forward-thinking individuals to take a leadership role within the society. By participating in the YP Ambassador program, you’ll have the opportunity to attend meetings, contribute to various committees, and play an integral role in organizing OES supported conferences. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry |
| Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Young Professionals (IEEE YP) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development, Training | IEEE Young Professionals is a volunteer organization within the IEEE that helps young professionals transition from student to professional life. Most interact with us through their local Affinity Groups, who host events for Young Professionals members. Globally, the organization provides a range of products and services focused on , professional development and technical education. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology |
| Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | Enhancing careers and raising professional standards for marine engineers, scientists and technologists around the world. As part of their charitable purpose, we empower our members to engage, share knowledge and drive change. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Young Scientists Program (IRDR YSP) | Visit website | China | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Communication, Training | IRDR Young Scientists Programme (hereafter referred to as YSP) is established to promote the capacity building of young professionals and encourage them to undertake innovative and needs-based research which improves disaster risk reduction (DRR) research, policy and practice interaction. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Social Sciences |
| Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Early Career Community of Practice (IARPC) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | IARPC Collaborations is a platform that connects federal government researchers, non-federal researchers, and Arctic communities—including those overseas—to work together on pressing Arctic research issues. The Early Career Community of Practice aims to provide a forum and collaboration space where those who actively identify as “early career” can connect with the broader research community and share opportunities and announcements within the community. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Social Sciences |
| Interdisciplinary Marine Early Career Network (IMECaN) | Visit website | China | International | Travel, Research, Career Development, Training | IMECaN aims to provide a platform for early career marine researchers to develop collaborations; provide training and development in areas not traditionally provided through formal education and training programmes; and provide leadership opportunities for ECR marine researchers, particularly from developing nations. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) | Visit website | Kenya | Africa | Travel, Career Development, Training | IOCAFRICA is the UNESCO-IOC Sub-Commission dedicated to promoting ocean science and fostering collaboration across Africa and adjacent island states. The Sub-Commission focuses on enhancing regional capacity in marine science and technology, promoting sustainable use of marine resources, and addressing challenges like climate change, ocean acidification, and marine pollution. Through partnerships and coordinated efforts, IOCAFRICA aims to support ocean-related activities and policies that drive sustainable development and improve the lives of communities reliant on marine resources. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) | Visit website | Thailand | Asia | Travel, Research, Training | WESTPAC aims to promote international cooperation and to coordinate programmes in marine research, ocean observations and services, as well as capacity building in the Western Pacific and adjacent seas, in order to learn more about the nature and resources of the ocean and coastal areas and to apply that knowledge for the improvement of governance, sustainable development and protection of the marine environment. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) | Visit website | Germany | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | IPBES is an independent intergovernmental body established by States to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans Early Career Scientist Network (IAPSO ECS) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Research, Career Development | The IAPSO ECS network is open to anyone that self identifies as an early career scientist in physical or chemical sciences of the oceans. It provides opportunities, mentoring, conference activities and easy access to information about jobs, field work opportunities, workshops and more. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry |
| International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) | Visit website | Greece | Europe, Asia | Training | The ICBSS fulfills a dual function a) as an independent research and training institution focusing on the wider Black Sea region, and b) as a related body of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and its think-tank. Through a series of diverse activities, ICBSS aims to enhance knowledge, empower people and enable synergies in the wider Black Sea region and beyond. | Social Sciences |
| International Conference for Young Marine Researchers (ICYMARE) | Visit website | Germany | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Communication | ICYMARE is is organized voluntarily by and for young marine researchers and which is an event of the “Bremen Society for Natural Sciences”. It provides a dynamic and inspiring international platform, offering a valuable opportunity and a unique introduction to conference participation early in your career. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Coral Reef Society Student & Early Career Chapter (ICRS-SECC) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development, Communication, Training | The ICRS-SECC is a community dedicated to providing support and resources for students and recent graduates in transitional roles within coral reef science. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Council for the Exploration of the Sea Strategic Initiative on Integration of Early Career Scientists (ICES SIIECS) | Visit website | Denmark | North America, Europe | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Training | ICES is an intergovernmental marine science organization meeting societal needs for impartial evidence on the state and sustainable use of our seas and oceans. The goal of ICES is to advance and share scientific understanding of marine ecosystems and the services they provide, and to use this knowledge to generate state-of-the-art advice for meeting conservation, management, and sustainability goals. SIIECS aims to make ICES more visible and accessible to early career scientists (ECS) from various disciplines and backgrounds. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| International Federation of Surveyors Young Surveyor Network (FIG YSN) | Visit website | Denmark | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Research, Training, Field work/mission | The FIG YSN was established with the main aim to create an environment that encourages the active participation of young surveyors in the work of FIG, as well as its 10 commissions. The network has created an environment for young surveyors from different cultures, with different academic backgrounds and professional experiences from all over the globe to come together and learn from each other towards the sustenance of the surveying profession. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology |
| International Network on Offshore Renewable Energy (INORE) | Visit website | UK | International | Funding, Travel, Career Development | INORE is an association of postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and other professionals at early stages of their careers, working in the fields of offshore wind, wave, tidal and ocean thermal energy conversion. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Social Sciences |
| International Ocean Color Coordination Group (IOCCG) | Visit website | Canada | International | Funding, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | IOCCG promotes development and applications of science and technology that underpin remote sensing of ocean colour across all aquatic environments (in-land, coastal, open ocean), through coordination, training, liaising between providers and users, advocacy, and provision of expert advice. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| International Ocean Institute (IOI) | Visit website | Malta | International | Career Development, Training | IOI is a world leading independent, non-governmental non-profit organisation conducting training and capacity building in Ocean Governance with the aim of creating knowledgeable future leaders. As a knowledge-based institution the IOI offers a number of training courses on ocean governance and related issues at national, regional, and international levels. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Science Council Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development | SCOR activities focus on promoting international cooperation in planning and conducting oceanographic research, and solving methodological and conceptual problems that hinder research. SCOR covers all areas of ocean science and cooperates with other organizations with common interests to conduct many SCOR activities. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science |
| International Society for the Study of Harmful Algae (ISSHA) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Funding, Travel, Career Development, Training | ISSHA promotes and fosters research and training programs on harmful algae, co-sponsor regional, national and international meetings, and convene the bi-annual international ICHA conference. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Society of Limnology (SIL) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Training | SIL was founded in 1922 and is the oldest and only international society entirely devoted to inland waters. | Physical Oceanography |
| International Union for Conservation of Nature World Commission on Environmental Law Early Career Specialist Group (IUCN WCEL ECSG) | Visit website | Switzerland | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | The IUCN WCEL Early Career Specialist Group provides a platform for early-career environmental lawyers, policymakers, decision-makers, and researchers to develop innovative and integrated legal solutions to our planet’s emerging challenges. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Union for Conservation of Nature World Commission on Protected Areas Young Professionals (IUCN WCPA YP) | Visit website | Switzerland | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | The WCPA YP Network is a cross-cutting group representing a collective forum of like-minded young professionals (18-35 years old) with passion, interest and expertise in protected and conserved areas. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| International Water Association Young Water Professionals (IWA YWP) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Training | IWA is a self-governing nonprofit organization and knowledge hub for the water sector, connecting water professionals and companies to find solutions to the world’s water challenges. Within IWA, young members (18-35 years old) are able to build their careers in the network. They connect and contribute to the water sector by working with peers internationally, and through this build their network, develop professionally, and develop their profile. | Engineering, Chemistry, Social Sciences |
| Jóvenes por la investigación de Tenerife (JINTE) | Visit website | Spain | National | Career Development | JINTE is a non-profit entity with a regional scope of action dedicated to disseminating research carried out in the Canary Islands and defending the rights of young researchers in the Islands. | Engineering, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Kanan Kay Alliance (AKK) | Visit website | Mexico | National | Research, Career Development | The Kanan Kay Alliance is a leading cross-sector initiative that promotes healthy small-scale fisheries, fosters food security, and benefits the coastal communities of the Yucatan Peninsula. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) | Visit website | US | International | Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans through scientific research, outreach, and education. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Latinas in Earth and Planetary Sciences (GeoLatinas) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Central & South America | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | GeoLatinas’s mission is to embrace, empower, and inspire Latinas to pursue and thrive in careers in Earth and Planetary Sciences. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Leading Women for the Ocean | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Career Development | Leading Women for the Ocean (LWO) is a global network of women leaders from the highest levels of government, business, and civil society. We believe that empowering women’s voices in international ocean conservation increases our ability to solve problems. We are committed to empowering their participation in key negotiations such as climate change and ocean protection (or conservation), overfishing and IUU fisheries, and pollution. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Leibniz PhD Network | Visit website | Germany | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | The Leibniz PhD Network has the goal to promote exchange among doctoral researchers within the Leibniz Association and beyond, to organize occasions and opportunities that foster and strengthen the Leibniz Network and to work towards common standards of working conditions for doctoral researchers within the Leibniz Association. The Leibniz PhD Network also aims to contribute towards more transparency regarding careers within and outside academia. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Liga das Mulheres pelos Oceanos | Visit website | Brazil | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | The Women’s League for the Ocean is a network movement that integrates women’s empowerment efforts and works for ocean conservation. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Funding | The MAB Programme is an intergovernmental scientific programme that aims to establish a scientific basis for enhancing the relationship between people and their environments. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) | Visit website | UK | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development, Training | MASTS brings together over 900 researchers across 18 partner institutions and 12 Research Forums. MASTS consolidates Scotland’s marine research capabilities and welcomes membership from across the UK. MASTS fosters collaboration and promotes marine research to address both strategic and fundamental environmental challenges, covering areas from coastal zones to deep-sea ecosystems. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) | Visit website | Canada | National | Funding, Research, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | MEOPAR is a national Canadian network which funds research, trains students, mobilizes knowledge and forms partnerships in the area of marine risk and resilience. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Social Sciences |
| Marine Institute | Visit website | Ireland | National | Funding, Research | The Marine Institute is the State agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. They provide scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy and to support the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resource. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology |
| Marine Social Sciences Network (MarSocSci) | Visit website | UK | International | Communication | MarSocSci is an interdisciplinary and international network working to bring together a growing community and facilitate knowledge exchange between diverse stakeholders from across the marine and coastal sector. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Marine Technology Society ECOPs (MTS ECOPs) | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | MTS promotes awareness, understanding, and the advancement and application of marine technology. MTS is committed to supporting ECOPs by providing opportunities for career growth, , and skill development. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Maritim Muda Nusantara – Young Maritime of the Archipelago | Visit website | Indonesia | National | Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | Maritim Muda Nusantara’s vision is to realize Indonesia as the World Maritime Axis with a sustainable development approach and youth as the vanguard. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Mawazo Institute | Visit website | Kenya | Africa | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Research, Career Development, Training | Mawazo Institute aims to support the big ideas of early-career women researchers and thought leaders in Africa to strengthen their research, public engagement, and influence on the development of the continent. | Engineering, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| MENA Oceans Network | Visit website | UAE | Asia, Africa | Communication | The MENA Oceans Network is a groundbreaking collaborative platform uniting diverse ocean-linked stakeholders across the Middle East and North Africa region. The Network is a collaborative platform dedicated to accelerating regional ocean action by bringing together policymakers, academics, researchers, private sector innovators, and youth and community representatives. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention (MPOWIR) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development | MPOWIR is a community-based program that provides mentoring to physical oceanographers from late graduate school through their early careers. The overall goal of MPOWIR is to make mentoring opportunities for junior physical oceanographers universally available and of higher quality by expanding the reach of mentoring opportunities beyond individual home institutions. | Physical Oceanography |
| Monterey Area Research Institutions’ Network for Education (MARINE) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | MARINE provides professional development opportunities to prepare future ocean leaders for interdisciplinary, real world problem-solving. MARINE is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science & Policy Program and seven Monterey Bay area academic campuses. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Research, Training, Career Development | As an independent, nonprofit institution with 38 programs and centers in their global research enterprise, Mote champions conservation and the sustainable use of the oceans that sustain us all. They offer various programs for ECOPs such as apprenticeships and internships. | Engineering, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) | Visit website | US | National | Funding | NMEA is a dedicated, influential member-based organization of classroom teachers, informal educators, university professors, scientists, and more from around the world working together to advance the understanding and protection of our freshwater and marine ecosystems. | Ocean Literacy/Education |
| National Science Foundation Ocean Observatories Initiative (NSF OOI) | Visit website | US | National | Travel, Research, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | The NSF OOI deploys and maintains advanced instruments in some of the ocean’s most challenging environments, delivering open-access data to anyone in the world. Through these efforts, OOI empowers scientific discovery and fosters a deeper understanding of our oceans. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| NF-POGO Alumni Network for the Ocean (NANO) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | The NF-POGO Alumni Network for the Ocean (NANO) was established as a joint effort between the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean and the Nippon Foundation. The goals of the network are to maximize the benefits to the alumni from the training they have received; to facilitate active contacts among the alumni and with the training faculty; and to promote joint research activities that were built on the training. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| North Pacific Marine Science Organization Advisory Panel on Early Career Ocean Professionals (PICES AP-ECOP) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | North America, Asia | Travel, Career Development, Training | The goal of the AP-ECOP is to facilitate the incorporation and engagement of diverse ECOPs, across regions, sectors, disciplines, and other axes of diversity into the PICES scientific activities and organizational structure, including expert groups and the Secretariat. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Nuwat | Visit website | Bahrain | Asia | Training | Nuwat is an environmental research and conservation think tank, education provider, and advisory organisation that combines ancestral and local knowledge with scientific expertise to create actionable insights, empower communities, and inspire future environmental leaders. Through its work, Nuwat aims to build a future where nature and people thrive together, guided by ancestral wisdom, science, resilience, and collective action. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Obama Foundation’s Leaders Program | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Communication | The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program aims to inspire, empower, and connect regional cohorts of changemakers to accelerate positive and lasting change in their communities and throughout their region and across our world. | Social Sciences |
| Ocean Acidification Information Exchange | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Career Development | The Ocean Acidification Information Exchange is an online community for professionals involved with or interested in the topics of ocean and coastal acidification (OCA). | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology |
| Ocean Community Challenge Associação | https://www.oceancommunity.co/ | Portugal | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Training | Ocean Community is a global nonprofit platform accelerating solutions for a healthy and sustainable ocean. It connects innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, industry leaders, and ocean advocates to address critical ocean challenges. Through OC CONNECT, OC LEARN, and OC INNOVATE, it builds community, advances ocean literacy, and supports early-stage startups developing scalable blue economy solutions aligned with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. | Engineering, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Ocean Knowledge Action Network (Ocean KAN) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Research | The Ocean KAN is a trust-based, global network created to share knowledge and foster collaboration across cultures, languages, sectors, and disciplines to spur and support ocean action. They are a self-organizing and decentralized network where everyone has an equal voice. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Ocean Wise Youth Programs | Visit website | Canada | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | Ocean Wise Youth programs empower young Canadian people with life and work skills, supporting lasting civic engagement essential for our oceans to remain healthy and flourishing for generations to come. | Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Oceanographic Society of Japan (JOS) | Visit website | Japan | National | Funding | The Oceanographic Society of Japan (JOS) was established in 1941 to progress and promote oceanography in Japan. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Office of the Youth in Maritime (YIMO) | Visit website | Philippines | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Training | The YIMO envisions to empower young seafarers, fishers, shipbuilders, marine scientists and other maritime professionals to join in steering the helm for our shared future. | Engineering, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| One Ocean Hub Early Career Researchers | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Research, Training | The One Ocean Hub is an international programme of research for sustainable development, working to promote fair and inclusive decision-making for a healthy ocean whereby people and the planet flourish. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Open Communications for The Ocean (OCTO) | Visit website | US | International | Communication | OCTO connects ocean professionals to the knowledge and networks they need. Through their programs and communities, they empower conservationists and resource managers to apply best practices worldwide. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Oregon Sea Grant Scholars Program | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Research, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | The Oregon Sea Grant Scholars program aims to increase the number of higher education graduates who are work-ready, trained in, and able to apply marine science, policy, management, engagement and outreach skills to the most pressing coastal and ocean issues facing Oregon and the nation. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Oregon State Postdoctoral Association (OPA) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development | OPA is a postdoc run organization designed to provide professional development and community for all postdocs at Oregon State University. They offer workshops, events, and even small grants to help postdocs get the most out of their experience while preparing for the next stage in their career. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology |
| Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) | Visit website | Italy | International | Funding, Research, Training | OWSD is a network of over 12,000 women scientists living and working in the developing world These women can access training and opportunities to support their research and leadership throughout their careers, as well as advocating for gender equality in science and technology. | Engineering, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Orienting Young ScienTists of EuromaRine (OYSTER) | Visit website | France | Europe | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Research, Career Development, Training | OYSTER is an independent working group funded by the EuroMarine network. It is dedicated to promoting and supporting opportunities for Early Career Researchers in marine science. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Pacific Community – Pacific ECOP Programme | Visit website | New Caledonia | Oceania | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Research, Career Development, Communication, Training, Field work/mission | The Pacific Community has established the Pacific ECOP Programme to support self-identified ECOPs working in fields such as physical and natural sciences, social sciences, traditional knowledge, and culture. The programme offers professional placement opportunities within government institutions and at SPC, connects participants to a regional and global ECOP network where they can represent the Pacific, and provides access to tailored training and capacity-building initiatives to support their career development. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Research, Training, Field work/mission | POGO was founded by directors of oceanographic institutions around the world as a forum to promote and advance the observation of the global ocean. POGO is a UK-registered charity with member institutions from around the world, and works closely with other international and regional programmes and organisations. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) | Visit website | Philippines | Asia | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Research, Training | PEMSEA is a regional coordinating mechanism for the sustainable development of coastal and marine areas in the East Asian Seas region. PEMSEA has 11 Country Partners and 21 Non-Country Partners to implement the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia. | Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Past Global Changes (PAGES) Early Career Network | Visit website | Switzerland | International | Research, Career Development | The PAGES Early-Career Network (ECN) aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and skill sets in order to give early-career researchers the tools to excel in their research fields. The ECN helps with the dissemination of information, establishes vital scientific networks, and fosters the development of ideas that can lead to future research collaborations and improved job prospects. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Pesquisa Ecológica de Longa Duração nas Ilhas Oceânicas Brasileiras (PELD-ILOC) | Visit website | Brazil | National | Research, Field work/mission | PELD- ILOC’s mission is to increase the awareness and interest among Brazil’s population, providing knowledge to support governmental decisions and thereby help to protect and preserve the diversity, manifoldness and health of the unique marine ecosystems of our oceanic islands. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology |
| Phycological Society of America (PSA) | Visit website | US | North America | Funding | PSA was founded in 1946 to promote research and teaching in all fields of Phycology. The society publishes the Journal of Phycology and the Phycological Newsletter. Annual meetings are held, often jointly with other national or international societies of mutual member interest. | Marine Biology |
| Red de Juventudes por el Pacífico Sudeste | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Central & South America | Communication, Training | The Red de Juventudes por el Pacífico Sudeste is a regional space that connects young people from Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile committed to the conservation, sustainable use and governance of the ocean. The network seeks to articulate knowledge, experiences and youth actions to strengthen regional collaboration and youth participation in international decision-making processes related to the ocean. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Reef Check | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Research, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | Reef Check empowers people to save our reefs and oceans. Every year, they train thousands of citizen scientist volunteers to survey the health of tropical coral reefs around the world and kelp forest ecosystems along the West Coast of North America. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Training, Mentoring/Coaching | REEF is an international marine conservation organization that implements hands-on programs to involve local communities in conservation-focused activities. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) | Visit website | Uganda | Africa | Funding, Career Development, Training | RUFORUM network collaborates globally with other university networks, development partners, policymakers, and leaders to leverage synergies and work towards shared objectives in delivering science solutions for development, human capital development, and institutional reform in the African Higher Agricultural Education system. We recognize that youth are the driving force behind change and are leading the charge for a better Africa. The network is African-owned, aligned with country goals, and thrives in multi-stakeholder engagement that promotes equity and implements gender responsive interventions. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Royal Institute of Navigation Early Career Network (RIN ECN) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | The RIN ECN was set up as part of the RIN’s strategy to be a diverse and inclusive institute. The ECN welcomes any early career professional, researcher, student, or young person with an interest in navigation. It aims to enable young people to contribute to and engage with the RIN. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Royal Society of Biology (RSB) | Visit website | UK | Funding, Training | The RSB brings together thousands of individual members and almost 100 organisations. They act as a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members; and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life science. | Marine Biology | |
| Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) | Visit website | US | International | Research, Field work/mission | Schmidt Ocean Institute works to advance the frontiers of global marine research by providing state of the art operational, technological, and informational support to the pioneering ocean science and technology development projects at sea. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography |
| Sciences Po Alumni | Visit website | France | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | Sciences Po Alumni is a state-approved association whose purpose is to bring together Sciences Po students and graduates, allowing them to remain connected to their alma mater. Sciences Po Alumni has two main goals: to form a community based on shared values and a strong sense of belonging, while providing services in line with the expectations and needs of its members. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) | https://www.scar.org/ | UK | International | Funding, Travel, Research, Career Development, Communication, Training | “SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean), and on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system. In addition to carrying out its primary scientific role, SCAR also provides objective and independent scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings and other organisations such as the UNFCCC and IPCC.” | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Sea Grant | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Research, Career Development, Training | Sea Grant is a Federal-University partnership program between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and 34 university-based programs that brings science together with communities for solutions that work. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| SEA-EU | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Europe | Research, Career Development | SEA-EU, a pioneer in the European Commission’s initiative, unites 9 coastal universities across Europe (Cadiz, Brest, Kiel, Gdansk, Split, Malta, Algarve, Naples, NORD) since 2019. It offers numerous opportunities including courses, mobilities, languages, and joint degrees for its community, enhancing careers and lives. Emphasizing an inclusive, flexible, and adventurous spirit, SEA-EU connects individuals across distances, inviting them to explore the vast prospects at the European University of the Seas. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Seattle Environmental People of Color (SEAPOC) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | SEAPOC’s vision has been to grow and strengthen representation of people of color in leadership roles across the environmental sector by: facilitating leadership training and professional development skills; building community; improving access to information about jobs and internships in the field; encouraging innovation and partnerships across projects, programs, and organizations. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Second International Indian Ocean Expedition Early Career Scientist Network (IIOE-2 ECSN) | Visit website | India | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | The IIOE-2 ECSN is a collaborative and supportive community that aims to foster professional development, knowledge exchange, and collaborations among emerging scientists, including graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty members or researchers within the first decade of their research career. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Sense about Science – Voice of Young Science (VoYS) | Visit website | UK | Europe | Communication, Training | VoYS is a growing international community of Early Career Researchers who are inspired and motivated to take responsibility for the public conversation about science and evidence. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Social Sciences |
| Sociedad Venezolana de Ecologia (SVE) | Visit website | Venezuela | National | Research | SVE is a non-profit civil association created with the objective of promoting, fostering, and contributing to the scientific knowledge, conservation, and management of ecosystems in Venezuela and the tropics in general, through the dissemination of the results of ecological research. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Training | Through their people, programs, and partnerships, SACNAS has taken a radical approach to lead with culture and identity as the means to achieve true diversity in STEM. SACNAS connects thousands of members annually to the people, programs, and resources they need to grow. | Social Sciences |
| Society for Coastal Ecosystem Studies – Asia Pacific (SCESAP) | Visit website | Japan | Asia | Research, Training | The Society for Coastal Ecosystems Studies – Asia Pacific, or SCESAP, has been established to advance research and education in the science and management of coastal ecosystems and adjacent environments in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide, through the promotion of effective cooperation and communication among interested individuals and organisations in the Asia (Indo-Malay) Pacific and elsewhere. | Marine Biology |
| Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Training | SCGIS is an all-volunteer non-profit organization committed to advancing conservation GIS globally by building and supporting a vibrant community of conservation GIS practitioners. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) | Visit website | UK | International | Funding, Training | SEB is a learned society that was established in 1923 at Birkbeck College in London to “promote the art and science of experimental biology in all its branches”. Today they represent and bring together an international community of experimental biologists to support them in their scientific work, new ideas and experimental techniques, and establish connections between cell, plant, and animal biology as covered by our three sections. | Marine Biology |
| Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | SWMS brings together marine scientists of all career levels to discuss the diverse experiences of women in marine science, celebrate the research done by women in the field, and promote the visibility of women in the marine science community. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) | Visit website | South Africa | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development, Training | SANCOR is a non-statutory body that generates and communicates knowledge and advice in order to promote the wise and informed use and management of marine and coastal resources and environments. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Southeast Asian Limnological Network (SEALNet) | Visit website | Indonesia | Asia | Research | SEALNet is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing tropical limnology studies in Southeast Asia. It aims to bring together limnologists from the region to collaborate, share knowledge, and promote research on inland aquatic ecosystems. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology |
| Students on Ice | Visit website | Canada | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | The SOI Foundation inspires and empowers leadership for a sustainable future by connecting youth to nature, and to the knowledge, people, and resources to make a difference. Opportunities for ECOPs include the Blue Future Pathways Program, SOI Expeditions, and the Alumni Network. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (ORE Hub) Early Career Network | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Research, Career Development, Training | The Supergen ORE Hub provides research leadership to connect academia, industry, policy and public stakeholders, inspire innovation and maximise societal value in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Surface Ocean – Lower Atmosphere Study Early Career Scientist Committee (SOLAS ECS Committee) | Visit website | China | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Travel, Research, Career Development, Training | The SOLAS project is an international research initiative aiming to understand the key biogeochemical-physical interactions and feedbacks between the ocean and atmosphere. The ECS Committee aims to better represent the unique insights and opinions of this critical group at international levels, and to provide future generation scientists with and collaboration opportunities. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry |
| Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | SDSN Youth is one of the world’s biggest networks of young leaders working together to accelerate solutions towards the Sustainable Development Goals. They connect young people to pathways of understanding and action – to shape a sustainable world for future generations. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Visit website | US | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Communication, Training | SOA empowers young leaders, invests in and accelerates ocean innovations, and drives global action to restore ocean health, build sustainable blue economy and protect our planet’s future. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) | Visit website | South Africa | Africa | Training | SST is a science-based organisation working to protect Africa’s seas and communities for the benefit of all who live on the continent. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Tara Ocean Foundation | Visit website | France | International | Research, Training | Since 2003, the Tara Ocean Foundation, the first public interest foundation in France dedicated to the Ocean, has been conducting scientific expeditions to study marine biodiversity as well as observe and anticipate the impacts of climate change and pollution. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology |
| Technology, Education, Research, and Rehabilitation for the Environment (TERRE) Policy Centre | Visit website | India | National | Career Development, Training | For the betterment of society and environment, TERRE Policy Centre has been working for more than 13 years across India. Project of different domains like Afforestation, Women Empowerment, Environmental Education, Watershed Management, Community development etc. are implemented with the aim to achieve sustainable goals in different locations of India. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| The Coastal Society | Visit website | US | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development | The Coastal Society is an organization of private sector, academic, and government professionals and students. The Society is dedicated to actively addressing emerging coastal issues by fostering dialogue, forging partnerships and promoting communications and education. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| The Commonwealth Youth Programme | Visit website | UK | International | Funding, Career Development, Training | The Commonwealth Youth Programme has supported member countries with youth development work for more than 50 years. It hosts various youth thematic networks and offers Youth Awards. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| The Company of Biologists | Visit website | UK | International | Funding, Travel, Training | The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. | Marine Biology |
| The Geological Society of London Early Career Network (GSL ECN) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | The GSL ECN aims to provide support and guidance for professionals across all disciplines of geoscience, recognising the varied needs of geologists working in different sectors. Whilst principally aimed at those who are within the first 10 years of their geoscientific careers, the network is open to anyone who is interested in its activities. | Engineering, Geology |
| The Nautical Institute Younger Members’ Council | Visit website | UK | International | Career Development | The Nautical Institute is an international membership organisation for maritime professionals, working at sea and ashore, and a leading authority in the maritime industry. The YMC is a body of expert individuals under 36 drawn from their global membership and tasked with coordinating the comprehensive representation, support and promotion of early career maritime professionals, cadets and students. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Social Sciences |
| The Nippon Foundation | Visit website | Japan | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | The Nippon Foundation is a social innovation hub that connects people, organizations, and financial resources. It is Asia’s leading grantmaker, based in Japan and cooperating with stakeholders of all levels around the world to confront social challenges. They offer various opportunities for ECOPs, such as the UNNF Fellowship. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| The Ocean Project – World Ocean Day | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Communication, Training | World Ocean Day supports and empowers youth leaders worldwide to catalyze collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. They are building the next generation of ocean leaders and collaborating in transformative ways to create a more sustainable society and a healthy blue planet! | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| The Oceanography Society (TOS) | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Career Development | The Oceanography Society’s mission is to build the capacity of its diverse global membership; catalyze interdisciplinary ocean research, technology, policy, and education; and promote equitable access to opportunities for all. | Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Polar Science, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| The Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology (SICB) | Visit website | UK | International | Funding, Career Development | The mission of SICB is to foster research, education, public awareness and understanding of living organisms from molecules and cells to ecology and evolution. SICB encourages interdisciplinary cooperative research that integrates across scales, and new models and methodologies to enhance research and education. | Marine Biology |
| The Young German Physical Society Working Group (jDPG) | Visit website | Germany | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Travel, Career Development, Field work/mission | The jDPG offers a wide range of events, both at the place of study with regional events and nationwide. Theory workshops, physics competitions, and excursions provide opportunities to dive deeper into the subject matter together. They also engage in international exchange with other youth organizations and offer a varied career preparation program for physicists. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry |
| Trevor Platt Science Foundation (TPSF) | Visit website | India | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Training | TPSF is an international organisation striving for the betterment of our environment and our society by equipping young scientists to take up leadership roles for the stewardship of our planet. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| U-Inspire Malaysia | Visit website | Malaysia | Asia | Career Development, Training | U-Inspire is a platform for youth and young professionals in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation to accelerate the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), inline with the Sendai Framework, to support DRR policy and action at local, national and international level. | Engineering, Geology, Social Sciences |
| UNESCO-IOC Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Training | OBPS is a global initiative aimed at improving and standardising practices for collecting, analysing and sharing ocean data and information. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education |
| Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIOE-CSN) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Africa | Career Development | The WIO-ECSN provides facilitation to regional programmes to contribute to the development skills and knowledge with future generations of interdisciplinary marine scientists to shape research in the WIO region. | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Africa | Funding, Travel, Research, Training | WIOMSA’s mission is to promote the educational, scientific and technological development of all aspects of marine science in the Western Indian Ocean. They offer capacity building training and access to thematic networks such as the Network of Women in Marine Science (WiMS). | Physical Oceanography, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) | Visit website | UK | National | Funding, Career Development, Training | The WRDTP aims to produce post-graduate researchers with the interdisciplinary understanding and methodological expertise to address complex world problems in collaboration with academic and non-academic partners. We are committed to delivering world class scholarship and training to develop the next generation of social science leaders who will be equipped with transferable skills for a diverse range of professional careers. | Social Sciences |
| WILDTRUST | Visit website | South Africa | Africa | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training, Field work/mission | WILDTRUST is a South African Non-Profit, Non-Government and Public Welfare Organisation, established in 2004 through the merger of two regional Trusts. It pursues the realisation of its vision of “A Thriving and Resilient World” through two core programmes: WILDLANDS and WILDOCEANS. It offers various programmes for youth in South Africa and Africa. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Wise Oceans | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Training, Field work/mission | Wise Oceans is a global provider of marine education and conservation services. Through education they inspire and engage people to make steps to achieve healthier oceans now, and in the future. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Women in Coastal Geosciences and Engineering (WICGE) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Mentoring/Coaching | WICGE aims to inspire, support, and encourage women at all stages of their careers, through , mentoring, and advocating for equal representation and opportunities. | Engineering, Geology, Social Sciences |
| Women in Ocean Science (WOS) | Visit website | UK | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | WOS is a global network and community that tackles gendered challenges in marine science and conservation. Their mission is to empower women to thrive in ocean-related careers by providing essential support, training, and development opportunities. | Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA) | Visit website | Australia | Funding, Training | WISA’s purpose is to champion an inclusive industry with diverse voices for a thriving seafood sector. They empower, connect and are responsive to the needs of seafood women to reach their full potential. WISA’s vision is that women are recognised as valued and equal contributors to the Australasian seafood industry. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Social Sciences | |
| Women’s Aquatic Network (WAN) | Visit website | US | North America | Career Development | The purpose of WAN is to facilitate by providing opportunities for professionals with interests in marine, coastal, and aquatic affairs in an atmosphere that encourages information exchange, career development, and fellowship. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| World Data System Early Career Researcher Network (WDS-ECR) | Visit website | US | International | Funding, Career Development, Training | The WDS-ECR Network is a group of self-defined ECRs committed to advancing data stewardship and best practices in data management. The Network aims to connect ECRs across scientific communities and disciplines to foster collaboration and active participation in developing innovative approaches to data integration and sharing. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Social Sciences |
| World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WY4CJ) | Visit website | Netherlands | International | Mentoring/Coaching, Training | World’s Youth for Climate Justice is a global campaign taking climate change and human rights to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to get an advisory opinion. The advisory opinion seeks to clarify the obligations of states to protect the rights of current and future generations from the adverse effects of climate change. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) | Visit website | US | Africa | Mentoring/Coaching, Career Development, Training | YALI is the United States’ signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Network consists of over 600,000 current and future young leaders of sub-Saharan Africa who are seeking skills and connections to strengthen communities and build partnership. | Social Sciences |
| Young Climate Leaders (YCL) | Visit website | Brazil | National | Mentoring/Coaching, Training | YCL is a Portuguese-speaking organization whose mission is to build opportunities for young people to lead solutions to the climate crisis. They are an ecosystem that offers solutions to foster the employability of young professionals in the area of climate and sustainability and generate positive impact, operating through 3 pillars: education, networked climate action, and opportunities. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Young Earth System Scientists (YESS) | Visit website | Argentina | International | Training | YESS strives to help shape the future of Earth system science, by fostering international and transdisciplinary leaders of tomorrow who pioneer the development and delivery of research and knowledge, which provide solutions to benefit society, towards a more equitable and sustainable future. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry |
| Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS) | Visit website | Netherlands | International | Training | To stimulate an exchange of ideas, identify knowledge gaps, and improve possibilities for training and capacity-building ecosystem service science and practice. This network aims to achieve actual cooperation, explore ideas for innovative research, and gain experience in critical thinking and science communication. | Chemistry, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| Young Hydrologic Society (YHS) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Training | YHS is a bottom-up initiative to stimulate the interaction and active participation of young hydrologists within the hydrological community. | Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Chemistry |
| Young Pacific Leaders Program (YPL) | Visit website | New Zealand | Oceania | Funding, Career Development, Training, Mentoring/Coaching | YPL program is the US government’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and in the Pacific. Through a variety of programs and engagements including US educational and cultural exchanges, regional exchanges, and seed funding, YPL seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region and strengthen ties between the United States and the Pacific. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Asia | Mentoring/Coaching, Funding, Career Development, Training | YSEALI is a US government’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and in Southeast Asia. Through a variety of programs and engagements, including U.S. educational and cultural exchanges, regional exchanges, and seed funding, YSEALI seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Southeast Asia, and nurture an ASEAN community. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| YoungFish | Visit website | Norway | National | Career Development | YoungFish is an independent organization for young people under 40 who work in or are connected to the seafood industry. YoungFish offers a social and professional meeting place across professions, companies and geography. | Engineering, Marine Biology, Social Sciences |
| YOUNGO Ocean’s Voice Working Group | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | International | Career Development, Communication, Training | YOUNGO International Youth Ocean’s Voice Working Group actively works to raise the profile of ocean considerations within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process, and come together to develop solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, particularly in priority areas impacting or impacted by the ocean. | Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Europe | Training | YEE focuses on youth participation, empowerment, non-formal education, and intersectionality. We lead advocacy work for climate justice and support meaningful and inclusive youth participation in environmental fora. YEE also empowers young people through various activities and recognizes the interconnectedness of environmental issues with social inequality and discrimination. | Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |
| Youth4Ocean Forum | Visit website | NA (decentralized network) | Europe | Mentoring/Coaching, Communication | The Youth4Ocean Forum is a diverse network of young ocean changemakers from all over Europe, coming together to make the ocean a concern of all European citizens through ocean literacy and advocacy actions in national and international fora. Supported by the European Union, the Youth4Ocean Forum has put in place the Young Ocean Advocate programme that equips young project leaders with visibility, training, resources, and the opportunity to connect with marine and maritime experts who bring support to their project development and upscaling. | Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ocean Literacy/Education, Social Sciences |