About the project:

The IMarEST is undertaking a study on behalf of Defra’s mNCEA programme to evaluate marine mammal monitoring by identifying opportunities for innovation and investment in technologies, methodologies, and data utilisation. With a focus on addressing gaps and leveraging advancements, the project aims to create a sustainable, integrated, and ecosystem-based monitoring framework that meets the growing evidence needs driven by domestic and international policy requirements. By evaluating the current state of marine mammal monitoring, engaging stakeholders, and exploring emerging trends, this initiative will provide actionable recommendations for targeted funding and strategic development. The outcomes will support informed decision-making, enhance data-driven policy evaluation, and contribute to the UK's leadership in marine environmental protection and sustainable use.

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About the Workshop

Date: 25 February 2025

Time: 1pm – 5pm

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA) invite you to participate in a virtual stakeholder workshop focused on methodologies and technologies for monitoring marine mammals. This event will convene experts from industry, academia, and regulatory bodies to discuss solutions that enhance monitoring practices and address technological gaps.

Key features of the workshop:

  • Exploration of emerging technologies and innovations in marine mammal monitoring.
  • Examination of existing methodologies, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
  • Focused breakout sessions to address key challenges and opportunities.
  • Opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to the future direction of marine mammal monitoring.
  • Presentation of findings from the stakeholder engagement survey, technology inventory, and gap analysis.
  • Insights from a horizon scanning exercise, highlighting advancements and trends.
  • Collaborative discussions to develop actionable recommendations for enhancing monitoring practices.

The workshop will be hosted by IMarEST marine mammal specialist project team and IMarEST's dedicated in-house technical and policy team and supported by Defra mNCEA representatives.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is tailored for marine professionals, technology developers or users, policymakers, and researchers involved in marine mammal monitoring or seeking to drive innovation in the field. Whether you represent industry, academia, or regulatory bodies, your insights and expertise are invaluable in understanding the future of monitoring practices and technologies.

Call for Presentations:

If you are interested in presenting, please submit details of your technology or innovation by 1700 GMT on February 5th, 2025.

Presenters will have the opportunity to:

  • Provide a brief overview of their organisation’s expertise and the technologies employed (5 mins).
  • Participate in a lightning session, delivering a concise one-slide presentation on a specific technology currently used, under development, or in the innovation pipeline (1-2 mins).

For more information or to submit your details please contact Liz Ferguson on the email below.

 

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