Turning a passion for the ocean into a nonprofit is one thing. Running it is another. When Gwenevere Persaud founded the @persaudfoundation.bsky.social in 2022, they knew they wanted to make a difference.
Ocean Opportunities
Ocean Opportunities
@oceanopportunities.org
A global careers and community resource helping people explore, build and navigate careers connected to the ocean. https://oceanopportunities.org A project by @oceanoculus.com.
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In our latest Ocean Voices, Gwenevere shares what they've learned along the way, what they'd do differently, and why building a community matters ๐ champ.ly/jQcmCZOp
#Postdoc - Synthese zu Klima-Anpassungsstrategien an der Nordseekuฬste with Helmholtz-Institut fรผr Funktionelle Marine Biodiversitรคt (HIFMB) Where: Oldenburg, Germany Deadline: November 2 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/ESSRKuhK
Come explore the world of marine life, science, conservation, technology, and ocean stories with this directory of ocean podcasts. From whales to corals, the maritime sector to diving, thereโs a podcast out there for you. Well, what are you waiting for? Dive in and be inspired! champ.ly/EzBKTfuo
#Conference - Advancing Digital Twins of the Ocean When: November 2-5, 2026 Where: Copenhagen, Denmark Discover more ๐ champ.ly/4lgRTioQ
#Job - Communications Assistant with the Sequeira Lab, Australian National University Where: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Deadline: November 1 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/CMAhgKrI
Looking for someone for your job, postdoc, PhD, or internship position? We can help with that ๐ champ.ly/MMjjYKDn
#Internship - Environmental Law Intern with Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) ๏ธ Where: Eugene, Oregon, USA or Remote Deadline: October 23 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/YWo1EdDH
#PhD - Investigating fine-scale ocean and atmosphere dynamics in the Agulhas Current System with University of Gothenburg Where: Gothenburg, Sweden Deadline: October 22 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/vcCZyGRj
๐ Operates in the Philippines ๐ Works on: Coral Reefs; Environment/Sustainability; Policy/Governance Discover more about this organisation and how you can get involved ๐ champ.ly/peyN-vdf
Don't miss out on your next opportunity. Subscribe to the full Opportunities Board now for hundreds of ocean-related jobs, Post Docs, PhDs, Masters, diplomas/certificates, conferences, workshops, courses, webinars, internships, funding, or other opportunities ๐ champ.ly/Yis2LL_X
#PhD - Arctic Paleoceanography with the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) / University of Copenhagen Where: Copenhagen, Denmark Deadline: October 18 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/DQ8JrJcI
#Webinar - Acoustic Sensing on Autonomous Underwater Platforms ๏ธ By DOSITS When: October 14 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/8i9HAGU2
If youโre thinking about joining a marine-related society, network, or association, but donโt know where to look... donโt panic! This list of professional societies, networks, and associations may have just what youโre looking for ๐ champ.ly/I0nvlMHt
Tiny Opportunities Board (free) ๐ champ.ly/yJLkSZVd Full Opportunities Board (for subscribers) ๐ oceanopportunities.org/opportunitie... Want future updates in your inbox? Get the newsletter ๐ oceanopportunities.org/newsletter
A team mascot. A joke that made it into a manuscriptโฆ Whatโs your ocean confession? champ.ly/04ry4Ewl
Recruiting for an ocean-related role? The Ocean Opportunities Board shares jobs, postdocs, PhDs, internships and other opportunities from organisations around the world. Itโs free to submit a standard listing. Share your opportunity ๐ champ.ly/MMjjYKDn
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Become a Member of the Youth4Ocean Forum Deadline: accepts ongoing applications Discover more ๐ champ.ly/GGIupO55
Are you a changemaker between 16 and 30 and passionate about the Ocean? Do you want to join other young people to tackle the climate crisis, fight marine pollution and ensure food security?
You carry out ocean educational or conservation activities, or have an arts project or an entrepreneural business case in mind that has the potential to change things for the ocean in your area and you are looking for a more active engagement with the Youth4Ocean Forum or EU4Ocean experts.
Looking for an ocean-focused non-profit to connect with? Ocean Connections is for you! Explore the directory here ๐ champ.ly/dqSJNbyF
#Webinar - Seagrass Loss and Restoration: Case Studies from the Indo-Pacific ๏ธ By: Rohani Ambo Rappe of Hasanuddin University and Jennifer Verduin of Murdoch University / OCTO When: September 30 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/fzArioar
#Webinar - COBRA Webinar โ- Deep-Sea Mining Sediment Plumes By: COBRA When: September 29 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/feNzb7BG
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๐ฃHelp shape the future of knowledge about the ocean! Submit your comments about the importance of ocean observations to NSF by Sept. 30! ๐ฒRead NSF's Dear Colleague Letter and submit your response: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/information/dcl-request-input-future-ocean-observing-priorities
๐ Focus: Biology/Ecology; Data Science/Modelling; Scuba Diving; Diversity & Inclusion; Ocean Literacy; Environment/Sustainability; Fisheries; Aquaculture; Marine Science; Geoscience; Oceanography Discover more about this organisation and how you can get involved ๐ champ.ly/Kybm8kmw
Across the world, community scientists, also known as citizen scientists, are helping discover new species, monitor change, and find solutions for a more sustainable future ๐ช Fancy giving it a go? Here are some ocean projects you can get involved in today ๐ champ.ly/nBl0qa22
The full Opportunities Board has just been updated with new jobs, PhDs, postdocs, internships, workshops, webinars, funding opportunities, and more! Browse the full board or subscribe ๐ champ.ly/Yis2LL_X Join the Ocean Opportunities newsletter ๐ oceanopportunities.org/newsletter
#Funding - Ray Lankester Investigatorship from the Marine Biological Association Deadline: September 28 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/ae8xxnFJ
The Ray Lankester Investigatorship enables established researchers (more than 10 years post PhD) to undertake research at the Marine Biological Association. Applications for up to ยฃ7,500. Funds can cover research expenses and travel and subsistence for the applicant.
Podcast spotlight: Think Deep! Brought to you by @deepstewardship.bsky.social, the podcast uncovers the connections that tie us to the deep ocean and demystifies the governance frameworks that strive to protect it.
In each episode, special guests share their stories and showcase regional deep-ocean knowledge and policy practices to inspire stewardship and engagement Discover more and listen ๐ champ.ly/EHEfGvx8
PhD - Deep Learning Enhanced FSI analysis of Modular Floating Structures with NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology Where: Trondheim, Norway Deadline: September 25 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/HZ9z59uh
Share your ocean-related job, postdoc, PhD or internship on the Ocean Opportunities Board and reach people across the global ocean community. Standard listings are free, with paid promotion available if you want additional visibility. Find out more and submit your opportunity ๐ champ.ly/MMjjYKDn
#Job - Coastal Resilience Operations Coordinator with Greater Farallones Association ๏ธ Where: San Francisco, California, USA Deadline: September 22 2026 Discover more ๐ champ.ly/IyZKOJrj
#Job - Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Health with University of Stirling Where: Stirling, Scotland Deadline: September 20 2026 (tomorrow!) Discover more ๐ champ.ly/A0L2u0Vo
Todayโs ocean confession captures how hard it is to break habits in a convenience-driven world. Share your own confession, anonymously and judgment-free: champ.ly/04ry4Ewl
You asked for ocean career profiles โ and now they're here! The first 14 profiles explore what different ocean careers actually involve, how people got into them, the skills they use, and the advice they would give others. More are on the way! Explore the Ocean Career Profiles ๐ champ.ly/-d5cYh28