04 Jun 2024
A new report highlights the pressing imperative to diversify the marine and coastal practitioner community. The report identifies the need to bring in the perspectives and energy of currently underrepresented groups, so that the full spectrum of ideas and solutions for the crises and opportunities of our time can be heard and included. In considering their evolving […]
06 May 2024
The Commonwealth has launched a new toolkit to promote gender-responsive practices in ocean-related occupations. Turning the Tides of Inclusion: A Toolkit for Gender Equality in Ocean Sectors is a guide for policymakers, organisations, and individuals to help promote inclusion and unlock the full potential of sustainable blue economies. The guide was launched during the inaugural Commonwealth […]
27 Mar 2024
A new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shines a light on the seaweed sector as a driver of food security and women’s empowerment. Seaweed has multiple uses including for food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aquatic animal, or livestock feed, biofertilizer, textiles, and biofuels. It can also be used for producing fully […]
25 Mar 2024
A new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shines a light on the seaweed sector as a driver of food security and women’s empowerment. Seaweed has multiple uses including for food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aquatic animal, or livestock feed, biofertilizer, textiles, and biofuels. It can also be used for producing fully […]
12 Mar 2024
Connecting Shores is a recently launched audio documentary series that will explore the relationship young people of colour have with the sea and coastal environments. Commissioned and funded by Natural England, the series has been created by Exeter-born sound artist Somatic and will be broadcast on BBC Radio Devon and Cornwall next month. This will […]
14 Nov 2023
From an article by Professor Sarah Hamylton in The Conversation: Women coastal scientists face multiple barriers to getting into the field for research. These include negative perceptions of their physical capabilities, not being included in trips, caring responsibilities at home and a lack of field facilities for women. Even if women clear these barriers, the […]