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OPPORTUNITIES

Measuring Behavior 2027: call for papers

Conference

November 6, 2026

Measuring Behavior 2027 (Dusseldorf, April 28-30, 2027) is accepting papers and posters on methods for measuring animal and human behavior. Paper and poster deadline is Nov 6, 2026.

Human-Bear Coexistence Project Seeks Community Science Volunteers

Volunteer

November 14, 2026

Home Range Wildlife Research is recruiting volunteers for their Human-Bear Coexistence Project, with an open house and volunteer appreciation event on November 14, 2026 in Twisp, Washington. The project engages community members in gathering data to improve human-bear coexistence in the region and demonstrates how citizen science can support wildlife management.

Save Our Seas Foundation: Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant

Grant

November 15, 2026

Save Our Seas Foundation's Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant supports early-career photographers telling marine conservation stories through visual media. Past awards included $2,000, a fully funded on-location assignment, and a year of mentorship from established conservation photographers.

Canada Nature Fund: $55M USD for aquatic species at risk

Grant

November 16, 2026

C$77.5M (about $55.4M USD) over five years for projects that protect and recover aquatic species at risk in Canada. Call closes Nov 16, 2026.

The Orianne Society: Small Grants for Reptile and Amphibian Research

Grant

November 20, 2026

The Orianne Society funds graduate student research with applied conservation or management goals for reptiles and amphibians in the southeastern US. Grants of $2,000 each are awarded, with at least two grants given annually, though marine and captive-animal projects are excluded.

UN Ocean Decade Call for Decade Actions

Grant

November 30, 2026

UNESCO's Ocean Literacy With All (OLWA) programme is accepting project applications for endorsement under the UN Ocean Decade Call for Decade Actions, welcoming diverse ocean literacy initiatives beyond traditional education. Applicants can participate in virtual Q&A sessions and access supporting documents to strengthen their submissions for this global call.

Ocean Literacy UNESCO on Instagram: "Join the #OceanDecade! 🌊 Does your project help reconnect people with the Ocean? Submit it to the Call for Decade Actions 11/2026! The Ocean Literacy With All (OLWA) programme is now accepting project applications for endorsement. In this call, we encourage Ocean Literacy initiatives that go beyond traditional formal and informal education. We welcome a wide range of approaches, from ocean culture to initiatives that promote Ocean Literacy across different segments of society, including the private sector. Apply now and find all supporting documents, including registration links to two virtual Q&A sessions, via the link in bio and on the @unoceandecade website. #oceanliteracy"

Grant

November 30, 2026

UNESCO's Ocean Literacy With All (OLWA) programme is accepting project applications for endorsement under the UN Ocean Decade Call for Decade Actions, welcoming diverse ocean literacy initiatives beyond traditional education. Applicants can participate in virtual Q&A sessions and access supporting documents to strengthen their submissions for this global call.

Pacific Salmon Treaty: sign-on letters to protect Chinook

Campaign

November 30, 2026

A coalition led by Let Our Salmon Come Home is asking people to sign letters urging Washington and Oregon leaders to back Pacific Salmon Treaty reform that reduces Chinook interceptions. Letters to the Pacific Salmon Commission and NOAA are due Nov 30, 2026.

30x30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund: grants up to $250,000

Grant

December 31, 2026

The 30x30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund gives multi-year grants of up to $250,000 to local NGOs and research institutions advancing marine conservation in Southeast Asia, with priority for community-led projects. Deadline Dec 31, 2026.

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