13 Marine policy jobs

Job title Marine Partnerships Officer. Company Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Description of the job Cornwall Wildlife Trust seeks a Marine Partnerships Officer to play a central role in listening, learning, and convening stakeholders for community-led marine stewardship. Cornwall's seas and coastal communities are at the heart of the region's economy and culture, and the Trust believes that the future health and productivity of these seas depends on developing collaborative approaches to marine conservation that value local knowledge and respect traditional livelihoods. This role represents a unique opportunity to build bridges—working in partnership with fishers, local communities, and businesses to explore the potential benefits and disbenefits of community-led approaches to marine conservation, from voluntary codes of conduct to seabed leasing. By supporting local leadership and facilitating shared decision-making, this position will place local voices at...

Location:  Fully remote with a preference for European or Southeast Asian time zones Salary: £24,000 GBP per annum Contract Length and Hours: Permanent, 4 or 5 days a week, following a 3-month probation period Job Start Date: Early 2026, flexible  Reporting to: Development Manager Closing date for applications 30th November 2025 (23.59 pm GMT)   ABOUT REEF-WORLD The Reef-World Foundation is a registered UK charity that delivers practical solutions for marine conservation globally. They are a small but highly effective team of passionate individuals dedicated to achieving lasting conservation impacts where they are most needed. Starting in Thailand in 1999, we now operate across 15 countries, supporting governments, businesses, and communities to sustainably develop their coastal resources. Today our team is committed to our mission...

Job title Fisheries Scientist (Staff Officer). Company Pacific Fishery Management Council. Description of the job The Pacific Fishery Management Council seeks a Fisheries Scientist (Staff Officer) with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in fisheries science, marine biology, oceanography, ecology, or a related discipline. The Pacific Council is one of eight regional councils established under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, managing fisheries in federal waters off Washington, Oregon, and California through transparent, science-based decision-making that sustains fish populations and the communities that depend on them. This position plays a central role in the development of scientific processes, the review of scientific analyses, and providing recommendations and insights for informing Council decisions. The successful candidate will apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex fishery management issues, work...

Europe Jacques Delors is looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) Policy Analyst (F/M/D), based in Brussels. The position is to be filled as soon as possible, initially for the duration of a year, with the possibility to extend.   Your tasks: Manage projects under the supervision of the Director-General. Monitor relevant legislative files and important events / conferences related to the implementation of the European Ocean Pact and Ocean Act (including the related legislative revisions of MSPD & MSFD). Monitor legislative developments and initiatives concerning decarbonisation of Maritime Transport at international (IMO) and European level (Ocean Pact related initiatives). Conduct research and provide timely advice and policy analysis and help to support ambitious policies. Assist the Vice-presidents of Europe Jacques Delors on their tasks related the Mission Starfish 2030. Work closely with the communications...

Job title Climate-Ocean and Coastal Law & Policy Research Specialist. Company Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI). Description of the job The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks a Climate-Ocean and Coastal Law & Policy Research Specialist to investigate and analyze how climate, ocean, and environmental science can inform and interact with legal, regulatory, and broader governance frameworks (e.g., fisheries law, coastal zone management, working waterfront protection, managed retreat, and/or marine CO2 removal). GMRI develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. The organization is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. This individual will work in close collaboration with GMRI scientists, program managers, and external partners to examine how scientific knowledge is incorporated into laws, policies, and regulatory decision-making, effectively bridging...

Job title Conservation Campaigner - Ocean Program. Company Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia (CPAWS-BC). Description of the job CPAWS-BC seeks a Conservation Campaigner for the Ocean Program to support advocacy work to establish marine protected areas (MPAs) and ensure they meet high conservation standards. Reporting to the Conservation Director, Ocean Program, this role works closely with the Ocean Program team, Executive Director, other CPAWS-BC staff, contractors, and external partners. The Campaigner will lead specific campaigns while supporting team members on others. Using the Ocean Program's strategic goals and vision, the Campaigner will identify campaign needs and execute strategies to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes. CPAWS-BC is part of one of Canada's oldest non-profit conservation groups. They have been defending lands and waters in BC since 1978 and are dedicated to keeping BC's natural environment thriving forever....

Job title Associate Professor in Marine Science Company Sharjah Marine Science Research Center (SMSRC) - University of Khorfakkan (UKF). Description of the job The Sharjah Marine Science Research Center seeks highly experienced Senior Marine Research Scientists to lead innovative research addressing the most urgent challenges facing the ocean: climate change, biodiversity loss, and marine pollution. Working from the newly established Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC), the successful candidates will design and oversee innovative marine research projects, mentor early-career scientists, teach students, and translate scientific findings into actionable solutions for policymakers, industry, conservation organizations and civil society. Their research will produce knowledge, solutions and products that address one or more of the following objectives: quantify, mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, and on the human...

Job title Fisheries Management Area Coordinator. Company Mālama Maunalua. Description of the job Mālama Maunalua seeks a dynamic and community-focused Fisheries Management Area (FMA) Coordinator to lead the launch and ongoing management of the Maunalua Bay Fisheries Management Area and Makai Watch. This full-time position will coordinate adaptive fisheries governance, community-led ecological monitoring, and education efforts. The FMA Coordinator will serve as the liaison connecting the Advisory Panel, Makai Watch program, community monitoring efforts, and habitat restoration initiatives. This role combines fisheries management, community engagement, and ecological restoration to support sustainable marine resource management in Maunalua Bay. The successful candidate will manage multi-stakeholder processes, develop fisher networks, integrate traditional ecological knowledge into management decisions, and coordinate between state agencies and community...

Job title Decarbonization Program Manager. Company The Carboun Institute. Description of the job The Carboun Institute seeks a Program Manager to lead its Decarbonization Pathways Program, the Institute's flagship initiative on national and regional energy transition strategies. This hybrid role aims to help advance the energy transition in the MENA region with a focus on downstream green industrialization. The Carboun Institute is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's first and only independent climate and energy policy think tank, established in 2025 as a Dutch foundation. The Institute is dedicated to driving change through evidence-based research, policy analysis, and advocacy, centering on accelerating decarbonization and energy transition, enhancing climate resilience and adaptation, and strengthening regional climate diplomacy. The program aims to provide actionable strategies for reducing carbon emissions across energy, transport, buildings,...

Salary band and range : General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience About the role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga We are seeking an experienced aquatic health expert with strong data analysis skills, particularly in data modelling, to join our team. The successful candidate will join MPI's aquatic animal health expertise network and work alongside a multidisciplinary group of trusted specialists who all share a passion for biosecurity and operational excellence. We operate in a dynamic high trust environment in order to effectively contribute to New Zealand's biosecurity system. Our focus is on Surveillance and Incursion Investigation, essentially looking for and investigating biosecurity risks. Our aim is to reduce biological risk to our unique environments and protect the integrity and reputation of New Zealand's primary industries. Along with developing and delivering MPI's aquatic surveillance programmes, you'll provide subject matter...

The Renewables Grid Initiative is a unique collaboration between NGOs and transmission system operators (TSOs) from across Europe, engaging in an ‘energy transition ecosystem- of-actors’. We promote fair, transparent and sustainable grid development to enable the growth of renewables to achieve full decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement. At RGI, we are convinced that the energy, climate and biodiversity crises can and should be tackled in parallel. In this context, we are increasing our activities related to the protection and restoration of nature in connection with the energy transition – particularly the deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) and electricity grids, both on land and at sea. In 2020, RGI established a multi-stakeholder platform called the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature ( OCEaN ). OCEaN brings together NGOs, wind industry actors, and grid operators active in the North and Baltic seas, with the aim of finding sustainable solutions to...

Ocean Vision Legal is growing, and we’re looking for a Business & Operations Associate to help scale our impact. This role is at the heart of our operations - driving efficiency, supporting high-profile initiatives (including setting up an advisory board), and strengthening the backbone of the world’s first international law firm dedicated to Ocean protection. ​ This is an opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven firm at the intersection of law, business, and environmental advocacy. ​ What You’ll Do: Oversee key business and operational processes, from invoicing to project management Build and improve internal systems, streamline workflows, and track key metrics Drive OVL’s communications—managing newsletters, social media, and brand strategy Support client meetings, event planning, and high-profile speaking engagements Contribute to fundraising efforts and strategic partnerships Set up and manage OVL’s new Advisory Board...