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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Wading through the morass"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Professor Mike Elliott\, Emeritus Professor at the University of Hull\, will give an insight into: \n__________ \n“Wading through the morass” – Managing Marine Resources Sustainably\nDefining priorities for science and management for the sustainable use of marine resources\nThis brief overview will use information from recent publications and from ongoing projects to indicate the direction of research and advice in both natural and social marine sciences. It will reflect on the need for multidisciplinary research and show the way in which systems analysis can be used to tackle marine problems and allow the wise and sustainable use of marine areas. It will present ideas on footprints of activities\, pressures and effects on the natural and societal systems and also explain management response-footprints. This will encompass monitoring and assessment developments\, including cumulative effects\, maritime spatial planning and other conservation designations\, socio-ecological systems\, the assimilative and carrying capacities of seas\, and the valuation of biodiversity in ecological and socio-economic terms. It will also question how we know when marine management has succeeded. In this it will raise discussion related to the breadth of the SMMR and wider research activities. \n  \nWatch a Recording of the session on YouTube\n  \nMike is the Director of International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd and also the Emeritus Professor of Estuarine and Coastal Sciences at the University of Hull\, UK. His wide teaching\, research\, advisory and consultancy interests include estuarine and marine ecology\, policy\, governance and management. Mike has published widely\, co-authoring/co-editing 21 books/proceedings and >350 scientific publications. He has advised on many environmental matters for academia\, industry\, government and statutory bodies worldwide and is a member of many national and international committees linking marine science to policy. Mike is a past-President of the international Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA) and is now Vice-Chair of Future Earth Coasts and a Co-Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Estuarine\, Coastal & Shelf Science; he currently is or has had Adjunct Professor and Research positions at several universities worldwide. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-wading-through-the-morass/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Fluorescence and Phytoplankton"
DESCRIPTION:>>> Please find a Recording of this Session here\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Fazeel Mohammed\, PhD at the University of Bedfordshire\, will give an insight into: \n“Fluorescence based methods in the monitoring of phytoplankton communities can aid in the management of Harmful Algal Bloom in Aquaculture”\nHarmful algal blooms pose significant challenges to aquaculture and fisheries resources\, causing substantial economic losses and potential food shortages. To address this issue\, a comprehensive approach that combines fluorescence spectroscopy with machine learning models can serve as a reliable solution to enhancing warning systems. This technology can proactively provide steps for the precise identification of harmful algae\, thereby providing an early warning system for aquaculture and ensuring its sustainable future. In this webinar\, we present our initial findings primarily based on literature review and secondary data together with a way forward to address this challenge. \n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/fluorescence-and-phytoplankton/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T130000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "10 Golden Rules of Negotiation"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Horace McDonald from Scotwork\, a leading negotiation skills development and consultancy\, will give an insight into: \n__________ \n“The 10 Golden Rules of Negotiation”\nRule 1: Negotiation is not about winning the argument\, it is about leverage and skill. \nDiscussing a job offer\, asking for a raise\, making the case for funding or arguing for the best price at the local flea market – negotiations are a part of everyday life. By acquiring a set of negotiation skills\, we are able to improve all areas of life\, professional and personal\, thus increasing the chances of reaching the outcomes we desire. \nWith experience in the world of consultancy since 1975 Scotwork developed 10 Golden Rules of Negotiation\, valuable advice and coaching for practical methods and ready-to-use skills. Scotwork’s guide supports the development of expert negotiation ability\, boosting conflict resolution competencies. It also helps in defining prioritised objectives\, taking initiative and developing a clear positioning statement. \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-golden-rules-of-negotiation/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "From Physics to Phytoplankton: A Multidisciplinary Voyage in Marine Science"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another free online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour.\nA fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nThis month’s theme: “From Physics to Phytoplankton: A Multidisciplinary Voyage in Marine Science” \n \nSpeaker: Dr Russell Arnott\, PGCE (Incredible Oceans CIC) \nAn increasing number of marine researchers are adopting a multidisciplinary approach as more and more people realise that in order to properly understand ocean systems\, we need to break out of our silos. Dr Russell Arnott will share his unique journey and experience with being on the periphery of two worlds: ocean physics and plankton ecology.\nThis informal talk will explore the challenges and triumphs of bridging scientific disciplines\, offering insights and sparking discussions on the interdisciplinary nature of modern marine science. Perfect for anyone navigating multiple fields or just curious about the interconnectedness of our ocean. \nRussell Arnott is a presenter\, educational director and founder of Incredible Oceans CIC. He holds a degree and a Masters in Oceanography from the University of Southampton and completed his PhD in Phytoplankton Dynamics at the University of Bath. \n  \nRegister Here!\n  \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations\, worldwide. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Register for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date! \n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-from-physics-to-phytoplankton-a-multidisciplinary-voyage/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Market Insights: Exploring End Markets for Seaweed Products"
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Recording is Available Here!\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Rhianna Rees from the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA) will give an insight into: \nMarket Insights: Exploring End Markets for Seaweed Products\nThis session will be dedicated to delving into the dynamic world of end markets for seaweed products. From culinary to pharmaceutical\, the demand for seaweed is ever-evolving. We’ll uncover key market trends\, discuss emerging opportunities\, and explore strategies to inform the public of the diverse applications of seaweed. Whether you’re a seaweed farmer\, a researcher\, or a business enthusiast\, this session promises valuable insights and connections to navigate the thriving landscape of seaweed end markets. \nRhianna Rees is a Business Development Manager for the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA). The SSIA aims at promoting the growth and development of the seaweed and aquaculture sector. It offers a platform to help businesses network and share information\, to support with such aspects as funding\, licensing and general networking. For more information please visit the SSIA Website.  \n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-market-insights-seaweed-products/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Measuring Ocean Ecosystem Wealth in the Context of Global Change and Conflict"
DESCRIPTION:  \nRecording available on the SMMR YouTube Channel!\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month Dr Ethan Addicott from the University of Exeter will give an insight into: \nMeasuring Ocean Ecosystem Wealth in the Context of Global Change and Conflict\njoint work with A. John Woodill\, David Kling\, Emerson Arehart (Oregon State University)\, Steven Mana’oakamai Johnson (Cornell University)\, James R. Watson (Oregon State University) \nThe goal of sustainable resource management is non-declining wealth. Natural asset pricing methods have been used to measure changes in resource wealth within the boundary of a single decisionmaker; however\, as climate change reallocates resource distributions new methods are needed to account for transboundary resources managed by multiple decisionmakers. We compare the one-actor/one-stock approach to the two-actor case through simulation and demonstrate that actions by one actor can influence another actor’s price function under non-cooperative use of a common resource. We then show how changes in access rights further exacerbate differences in asset prices in our setting and how assumptions about the shape future conflicts take widen or attenuate differences in country asset prices for a shared resource. Finally\, we hypothesize how our multi-actor natural asset pricing framework might serve as a useful tool in evaluating climate impacts\, anticipating conflicts and delivering more sustainable resource management. \n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-measuring-ocean-ecosystem-wealth/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Training "Policy Engagement for Researchers"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to offer this free Training with Dr Jamie Gallagher\, an award-winning engagement professional specialising in engagement\, impact and evaluation! \nJamie will give an insight into: \nPolicy Engagement – Giving your research real impact by connecting with policy makers and influencing direction. From working with parliaments to advocating for local change\nResearchers can provide essential information\, direction and expertise to policy makers – but making your voice heard can be a challenge. Through this interactive workshop you will explore the legislative process and how you can work to influence both policy and policy makers. Led by engagement consultant Dr Jamie Gallagher you will discover how to engage with the parliamentary processes from contributing to a committee meeting to preparing briefing notes for MPs. The workshop will draw on successful (and unsuccessful) examples helping you to map your own policy engagement journey. The session will also cover impact monitoring and reporting\, preparing you to report to funders or write an impact case study. \nObjectives – At the end of the workshop participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand of the legislative process and key intervention points\nBe able to identify key policy engagement stakeholders and how to work with them\nWork with the range of parliamentary services to ensure policy makers have accurate and up to date information\nPlan out their own policy engagement plan\nDevise and deliver your own evaluation plan\n\n  \nRegister Here!\n(Deadline for Registration 31st March 2025) \n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-training-policy-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T130000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Setting thresholds for good status in marine ecosystem management"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! \nThis month Lorna McKellar\, Doctoral Researcher at the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University will give an insight into: \nSetting thresholds for good status in marine ecosystem management\nValues which distinguish between good and not good ecosystem states\, or ‘thresholds’\, are required under international marine management legislation to assess the condition of marine areas and evaluate progress towards achieving biodiversity objectives. There are numerous methods being used to estimate thresholds which can result in inconsistent interpretations of what is defined as ‘good’. Simultaneously\, despite a range of methods being available\, there are a lack of thresholds in place for many ecosystem components\, which means that full ecosystem assessments are often not completed. A framework for setting reliable\, accurate thresholds\, consistently across different marine indicators and robustly in the face of limited data\, is needed to fill these gaps.  \nTo inform this framework\, the statistical robustness of four methods for setting thresholds for good status were evaluated using simulated indicator data\, to determine the impact of limited data on thresholds using different methods. The most statistically robust and reliable methods for setting thresholds were carried forward and applied to empirical datasets to estimate thresholds and outline an approach for determining the probability of a system being in good status for different marine systems\, using minimally impacted reference conditions. Finally\, a structured expert elicitation approach (IDEA protocol) was used to determine how expert opinion could be used in a structured format to estimate thresholds for good status and evaluate the robustness of this method in place of quantitative approaches. Outlining clear approaches for estimating thresholds for good status\, along with the assumptions as to how they define ‘good’\, will aid consistent\, reliable\, and robust setting of thresholds for good status to inform environmental objectives under marine management legislation. \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-setting-thresholds/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T130000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Natural capital approaches to understanding ecosystem service delivery"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! \n~ \nThis month Louise Anderson and Sam Matthews from the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) will give an insight into: \nNew evidence and visualisations for a universal Asset Service Matrix that informs natural capital approaches to understanding ecosystem service delivery\nIn a natural capital-based framework\, understanding the ecosystem services provided by the environment and its assets (habitats\, species\, and processes) is crucial to informing management decision-making. An asset-service matrix (ASM) is a tool used in natural capital approaches to describe and catalogue linkages between natural assets and the ecosystem services that they provide. \nJNCC’s ‘universal’ ASM unifies ecosystem service – asset evidence links for UK marine ecosystems with a common crosswalk for classification and a standardised tool to assemble linkages and enable consistent\, comparable outputs. \nThe uASM tool was first released in 2023. Now\, in collaboration with the Marine Biological Association (MBA)\, we have developed a spatial visualisation of potential ecosystem service provision across UK subtidal habitats. The uASM has also had its first major evidence update since its launch\, with over 11\,800 new ecosystem service – asset linkages from UK marine habitats and species\, representing an over 180% increase in the number of linkages. \nIn this talk\, we will discuss the recent updates and their applications to natural capital and ecosystem service approaches. This work supports marine natural capital approaches and accounting by providing an iterative\, evidence-driven tool to understand potential ecosystem service provision. The uASM tool supports decisionmakers and stakeholders to create bespoke ASMs\, account for the full range of known services\, and apply knowledge on varying levels of service delivery by marine assets. \nRegister Here!\n  \nImage credits: Unsplash
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-natural-capital-approaches/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T130000
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SUMMARY:SMMR Training "Grant Writing for Researchers"
DESCRIPTION:The SMMR-Net are excited to host Dr Kate Smith for this free half day training on Grant Writing for Researchers! \n‘Grant Writing’ with Dr Kate Smith covers all you need to know to write successful grant applications speedily and effectively. Offering lots of do’s and don’ts and practical tips and techniques from lived experience\, the session includes research councils and other grant-awarding bodies including philanthropic foundations\, Fellowship applications\, and collaborative applications. Exemplars from the pack are reviewed and discussion about narrative structure\, financial narratives and recommendations for outputs and dissemination are set out. Includes Q&A and direct advice on applications. \nDr Smith has had successful applications to Yale for a Fellowship and won a global competitive Fellowship competition to Harvard in 2013.\n​\nThe Training will cover the following topics: \n\nIntroducing Grant Writing as a key researcher development skill. Developing a Grant Writing strategy.\nDemonstrating the RCUK applications process (J-es etc).\nSetting out non-RCUK grant-awarding bodies.\nInternational applications including Fellowships.\nWhat does a winning grant application contain (exemplars)?\nWhat does an unsuccessful grant application look like (exemplars)?\nThe financials (Full economic funding\, research assistants\, contingencies etc).\nPutting it all together: the narrative\, the financials and the proposed outputs.\nSuccess! Responsibilities of a PI\, budget codes\, end of grant reports.\nNext steps.\nQ&A and individual advice.\n\nThere are 40 places on this course and if over subscribed\, spots will be allocated to ensure a mix of career stages and disciplines are given places on this course. There is no cost to attend this course\, but as SMMR will cover the full training fee we ask that you only register if you are able to attend the session. Deadline for registration: 16th May 2025. \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-training-grant-writing-for-researchers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T120000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Marine Planning Process in the United Kingdom"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! \nThis month Gina Yannitell Reinhardt and Pat Danahey Janin\, from the University of Essex (Department of Government) will give an insight into: \nStakeholder perceptions of the Marine Planning Process in the United Kingdom:  4 Case Studies\nStakeholder engagement is presented as key to all stages of the marine planning process from setting priorities to evaluating and choosing plan options\, to enforcement and finally to assessing overall effectiveness.1  Stakeholders who are involved in the elaboration of marine plans are more likely to support\, engage with\, or follow the rules established through this process.2 This research draws on 71 stakeholder interviews that accompanied a survey on marine values\, preferences and trade-offs carried out within the framework of the multidisciplinary Marine Spatial Planning Addressing Climate Effects project (MSPACE). A qualitative thematic analysis of stakeholder perceptions of marine planning stakeholder engagement across the four UK nations (Northern Ireland\, Scotland\, Wales and England) brings forth the lived stakeholder experience of the iterative and on-going engagement process. \n\nOur research reveals the influence governance structures have on the stakeholder engagement process itself affecting the stakeholders’ perception of strategic coherence around marine management\, bureaucratic processes\, internal and external strains on the activity and funding levels for management and monitoring. While the UK stakeholders interviewed appreciate the opportunity to participate and acknowledge the evidence-based process and efforts\, they do not think stakeholder engagement is working across the board for all actors. Key areas of concern lie within the process itself\, the variable levels of engagement\, the risk and arbitration of conflict\, and limited resources. This study illustrates the importance of overall governance structures and the variability of stakeholder engagement across nations with particular contextual challenges in stakeholder engagement for each nation case.   \n1. Zaucha\, J. & Kreiner\, A. Engagement of stakeholders in the marine/maritime spatial planning process. Mar. Policy 132\, 103394 (2021).\n2. Pomeroy\, R. & Douvere\, F. The engagement of stakeholders in the marine spatial planning process. Mar. Policy 32\, 816–822 (2008). \n  \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-marine-planning-process/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T130000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Evaluating Marine (Spatial) Planning"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! \n~ \nThis month Dr Tim Stojanovic\, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Development and Geography at the University of St Andrews\, Scotland\, will give an insight into: \nEvaluating Marine (Spatial) Planning\nMarine (Spatial) Planning (MSP) is now entering a second iteration in many parts of the world\, so now is an ideal time to reflect on what has been learned. In the first part of this seminar I will review what marine plans have aimed to achieve. In the main part of the seminar\, I will outline five key major theoretical approaches which have been used to review marine planning\, and what they reveal about the strengths and weaknesses of MSP in different nations. \nStojanovic\, T.\, and K. Gee (2020) Governance as a framework to theorise and evaluate marine planning. Marine Policy 120: 104115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104115 \n\n  \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-evaluating-marine-spatial-planning/
CATEGORIES:SMMR-Net Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T140000
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SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Precarious livelihoods in changing oceans"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! \nThis month Dr Neil Banas\, Oceanographer and Mathematical Ecologist at the University of Strathclyde\, Scotland\, will give an insight into: \nPrecarious livelihoods in changing oceans: Salmon\, sandeels\, plankton\, and people\nMarine foragers from zooplankton to whales are\, almost by definition\, dependent on a patchwork of resources: often a shifting assemblage of species; patchy and unpredictable in space; seasonal or ephemeral in time. Life for a North Sea sandeel\, in other words\, subsisting on dimly seen patches of more than a dozen plankton species\, is something like precarious employment or the gig economy: like a driver who relies on unpredictable calls from four taxi and food-delivery companies simultaneously. \n“Precarity” and foraging lifeways are old subjects in ethnography and anthropology\, and marine scientists might find inspiration in how contemporary scholars in the humanities like Anna Tsing (“The Mushroom at the End of the World”\, 2015) link these conditions and strategies to the new world of the Anthropocene. In this talk I will sketch how Tsing’s work on precarity and problems of scale might change our perspective on climate-driven declines in the food chain supporting UK wild salmon and seabirds\, suggest new quantitative modelling approaches\, and call our attention to possible refugia and modes of resilience. \n  \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.smmr.org.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-precarious-livelihoods/
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