Marine and Coastal Science Community
Collaborating to conserve the marine and coastal environment
Helping turn the tide
The IES has a dedicated Marine & Coastal Community with members from a wide range of backgrounds and sectors. Through UN Ocean Decade endorsement of its inaugural project, Turning the Tide, the Community has explored topics such as the land-sea interface; blue carbon; the blue economy; and conservation and restoration.
A community of collaboration
As a complex system, the marine and coastal environment faces challenges that can only be addressed through collaboration. Joining the Community provides opportunities to connect with other marine and coastal professionals, and work together to build interdisciplinary solutions and advance the specialism.
Our policy asks
- Strengthen leadership for a sustainable ocean
- Deliver marine conservation and restoration to protect 30% of seas
- Scale up investment in the sustainable Blue Economy
- Unlock the potential of marine science and ocean mapping
- Reconnect the public with oceans, seas, and coasts
Highlights from the Community
Community Steering Group
Community Coordinator
Other communities
The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) is a charitable organisation; a global professional membership body for environmental scientists.