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SUMMARY:13th Annual World Ocean Summit and Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Economist Impact\, with the support of official host The Nippon Foundation\, successfully hosted the 12th World Ocean Summit in Tokyo in 2025.  With over 14\,000 islands\, 30\,000km of coastline and a blue economy that is forecasted to reach 28 trillion yen by 2030\, Japan as a maritime nation offered a rich cultural and historical perspective. \nThe summit convened the widest cross-section of the ocean community from business and finance to government\, national and international policy-makers\, civil society and academia. Designed to instigate action to develop the sustainable ocean economy\, the summit encouraged new partnerships across industries\, with NGOs\, scientists\, technology developers and investors. By bringing together all stakeholders in the ocean ecosystem\, the summit provided the perfect platform to inspire new synergies\, solutions and strategies on the track to meet the 2030 targets in UN SDG 14. \nThe 12th annual summit focused on the transition to a sustainable ocean economy\, ocean stewardship\, strategies to restore ocean health\, advancements in marine technology and collaborative efforts to address ocean pollution. The agenda included a series of “How to” workshops designed to generate tangible action points and key takeaways to enable organisations to instigate change and make an impact on the journey towards a healthier ocean. \nThe summit in Tokyo continued action-based conversations on the key themes from recent World Ocean Summits\, and provided a vital opportunity for participants from Asia to engage with the global ocean community ahead of the United Nations Oceans Conference in June 2025. \nSee you on March 4th-5th in Montreal\, Canada for the 13th annual World Ocean Summit!
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/13th-annual-world-ocean-summit-and-expo-2026/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:SharkCon 2025
DESCRIPTION:When you experience SharkCon\, you will dive deep into the world’s oceans. Everyone is connected to the ocean\, but there are so many more secrets to learn about its amazing inhabitants. SharkCon is an event suitable for the casual consumer of shark lore\, to the most intense aficionado of shark science. If it’s about sharks\, it’s at SharkCon!
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/sharkcon-2025/
LOCATION:Florida State Fairgrounds\, 4800 US-301\, Tampa\, FL\, 33610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diving Conference,Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:Ocean Business 25
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Business 2025 is the global meeting place for ocean science and technology professionals. \nConnect with thousands of the industry’s brightest minds\, and share ideas to help define the future of ocean technology. \nFrom cutting-edge surveying innovation to the latest marine autonomous systems\, you’ll find hundreds of solutions to transform your business in 2025 and beyond.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/ocean-business-25/
LOCATION:National Oceanography Centre\, European Way\, Southampton\, SO14 3ZH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:12th Annual World Ocean Summit and Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Economist Impact\, with the support of official host The Nippon Foundation\, is hosting the 12th World Ocean Summit in Tokyo in 2025.  With over 14\,000 islands\, 347\,000km of coastline and a blue economy that is forecasted to reach 28 trillion yen by 203\, Japan as a maritime nation offers a rich cultural and historical perspective. \nThe summit convenes the widest cross-section of the ocean community from business and finance to government\, national and international policy-makers\, civil society and academia. It is designed to instigate action to develop the sustainable ocean economy; to encourage new partnerships across industries\, with NGOs\, scientists\, technology developers and investors. By bringing together all stakeholders in the ocean ecosystem\, the summit provides the perfect platform to inspire new synergies\, solutions and strategies on the track to meet the 2030 targets in UN SDG 14. \nThe 12th annual summit will focus on the transition to a sustainable ocean economy\,  ocean stewardship\, strategies to restore ocean health\, advancements in marine technology and collaborative efforts to address ocean pollution. The agenda will include a series of “How to” workshops designed to generate tangible action points and key takeaways to enable organisations to instigate change and make an impact on the journey towards a healthier ocean. \nThe summit in Tokyo will continue action-based conversations on the key themes from recent World Ocean Summits\, as well as provide a vital opportunity for participants from Asia to engage with the global ocean community ahead of the United Nations Oceans Conference in June 2025.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/12th-annual-world-ocean-summit-and-expo-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:For The Love of Sharks 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join a host of amazing\, shark loving\, speakers including Steve Backshall and the Shark Trust team for an evening celebrating shark conservation at the Royal Geographical Society in London this November. \nThe event will be a celebration of all things shark. Those lucky enough to get hold of tickets will hear from engaging guest speakers with a passion for sharks. \nThe evening will also allow guests the final chance to see the Oceanic 31\, shark art exhibition. Some of the artwork will be auctioned/raffled at the event\, while the rest will be auctioned online to raise money for the Shark Trust Oceanic Programme. \nFor the Love of Sharks is an evening with something for everyone who is interested and fascinated by sharks. Join the Shark Trust\, their Patrons\, Trustees and Staff\, along with a host of supporters for this celebration of shark conservation.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/for-the-love-of-sharks-2024/
LOCATION:Royal Geographical Society\, 1 Kensington Gore\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
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SUMMARY:SharkCon 2024
DESCRIPTION:SharkCon comes back bigger and better in 2024 with the stars of the shark world\, celebrities\, photographers and more! \nWhen you experience SharkCon\, you will dive deep into the world’s oceans. Everyone is connected to the ocean\, but there are so many more secrets to learn about its amazing inhabitants. SharkCon is an event suitable for the casual consumer of shark lore\, to the most intense aficionado of shark science. If it’s about sharks\, it’s at SharkCon! \nSharkCon is a full-fledged “Con” in every way. There numerous FREE engaging activities for you and the kids to sink your teeth into\, but that’s just where the fun-frenzy begins. There are speakers from Shark Week\, National Geographic\, and Animal Planet. There are over one hundred vendors of shark and ocean related merchandise\, including\, but not limited to jewelry\, art\, clothing\, & collectibles. Learn how you can enjoy the ocean even more with indoors scuba diving with professionals as well as other water sports. \nSharkCon is more than just a great time. It is an event dedicated to raising awareness about shark and ocean conservation\, as well as substainability. It raises money for ocean and shark conservation efforts\, which are undertaken by our partners at SharkCon. We want to ensure the health of the oceans for generations to come! All of this great SharkCon wonder is included in the price of admission. \nSharkCon has invited groups in the local community\, such as Tampa Bay Watch & Florida Fish and Wildlife\, as well as global organizations\, such as National Geographic and OCEARCH. There are numerous free engaging activities for families to sink their teeth into. This year features speakers from this year’s National Geographic’s SHARKFEST as well as scientist and personalities from Aquariums\, Field Research\, Shark Week\, & Animal Planet. There are over 150 vendors of shark & ocean related merchandise & a dozen non-profits to engage guests & show them how they can get involved in saving the oceans. Guests also have the opportunity to have some physical fun by trying indoor scuba diving with trained professionals sponsored by Trilogy Dive Center.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/sharkcon-2024/
LOCATION:Florida State Fairgrounds\, 4800 US-301\, Tampa\, FL\, 33610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diving Conference,Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:UN Ocean Decade Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Three years after the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)\, a global conference will bring together the Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate achievements and set joint priorities for the future of the Decade. \nHosted by Spain and co-organized with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO)\, the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference will take place on 10-12 April 2024 in the coastal city of Barcelona. \nThe event will be a key moment for governments\, leaders\, maritime sectors\, philanthropy\, universities\, private sector\, NGOs and more\, to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Decade and define a collective vision for the coming years. \nMore details about the programme\, registration process and calls for proposals for satellite events will be available soon. If you would like to receive updates\, please sign up here
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/un-ocean-decade-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Marine Renewables Canada conference represents the largest and most significant event of the year for Canada’s marine renewable energy industry. We welcome and encourage other sectors to attend and discover opportunities to get involved in this growing industry.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/marine-renewables-canada-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre\, 101 Lyon Street North\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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SUMMARY:ADEX Maldives Retreat 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/adex-maldives-retreat-2023/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Public Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:The United States and Canada invite members of the public\, organizations\, and agencies with an interest or involvement in restoration and protection of the in Great Lakes to attend the 2022 Great Lakes Public Forum. We want to hear from you on Great Lakes matters! \nThe Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement calls for the United States and Canada to convene the Great Lakes Public Forum once every three years to discuss the state of the lakes\, progress made under the Agreement and proposed priorities to guide science and actions over the next three years. The Forum also provides an opportunity for the public to provide input to the International Joint Commission\, who are tasked with advising the United States and Canada with respect to the implementation of the Agreement. \nThis year’s Forum holds special significance as it falls on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between Canada and the United States. We hope you’ll join us at the Forum to celebrate this important milestone! \nA preliminary agenda is provided below. A detailed agenda will be posted to Binational.net when available.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/great-lakes-public-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
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SUMMARY:Dive Against Debris - Mill Cove
DESCRIPTION:East Coast Scuba & Watersports is participating in Aware Week and making a difference for a cleaner ocean. “ProjectAware”. We must protect the ocean. \nOur goal is to clean up the seabed of debris that is destroying the environment and the aesthetics of our coastline\, as well as to educate divers on how they can help by becoming involved in Project Aware. \nDo you want to become a Padi Certified Project Aware Diver or a Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Diver? Why not join our PADI Instructors on these dives and learn more about our oceans and how we can help? \nWe intend to have buddy groups collaborate and plan dives around Mill Cove wharf to remove debris. We will have all of the necessary equipment for the clean-up\, but divers are encouraged to bring their own catch-bags\, in the event that we run out of catch-bags. \nDetails\nDate: Saturday\, September 24\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30am to 2:30pm \nMeet At: East Coast Scuba & Watersports (1440 Bedford Hwy) for a briefing on the clean up and safety procedures. (9:30am) Clean up commences at 10:30pm. \nFor those Interested in the Padi Project Aware certification please contact East Coast Scuba & Watersports prior to the event for course material and cost (902) 405-DIVE (3483). Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
URL:https://www.thescubanews.com/event/dive-against-debris-mill-cove/
LOCATION:East Coast Watersports\, 1440 Bedford Highway\, Bedford\, Nova Scotia\, B4A1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environmental Event
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