The Challenger Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility (EDIA) working group was formed in May 2021 and succeeds the previous Challenger Diversity in Marine Science (DiMS) group formed in 2016. It brings together those interested in improving EDIA across the Challenger Society and marine science in general. We meet once a month on Zoom to discuss ways to improve EDIA across and beyond UK marine science and develop and implement actions where possible. If you would like to join the working group or find out more please email the working group chair


EDIA working group zoom meeting picture from October 2023

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Job vacancy

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Socio-oceanography Workshop sets sights on key climate and ocean challenges

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is calling on scientists and researchers to participate in its fourth annual Socio-Oceanography Workshop, hosted in collaboration with the Marine Social Science Network.

This international event, set to take place at NOC’s Southampton site 26-28 February 2025, will gather experts across natural and social sciences to tackle the pressing issues linking people and the changing ocean.
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Other topics include integrating digital humans into environmental digital twins, addressing biases in research related to marine carbon dioxide removal, and exploring how local communities can engage in participatory environmental monitoring.

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