PML Applications’ Sam Fawcett will attend the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM), taking place in Glasgow from 22nd to 27th February, to present the Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) environmental monitoring framework, created in collaboration with Carbon to Sea. There will also be an opportunity to ask Sam questions during a panel, following the presentation.

Sam will be speaking on Wednesday 25th February, during the 12:45-13:45 session at Forth (SEC). The focus of the session will be marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). Removing and storing carbon dioxide is a key strategy to tackle climate change, while the overall goal still remains the reduction of carbon emissions. Methods for carbon removal may put marine ecosystems at risk, which is why it is important to establish a robust environmental monitoring framework. In this cross-disciplinary discussion of mCDR approaches and implications, attendees will be invited to comment and provide feedback on the framework.

The OAE framework is currently at the stage of reviewing feedback, following a call for public comments. To find out more about this project, please see here:

Sam Fawcett, Manager of the Centre for Coastal Technologies at PML Applications, is looking forward to attending the OSM26 meeting to talk about the framework and hear thoughts from the mCDR community.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to present the OAE environmental monitoring framework as it progresses towards publication. It has been incredibly valuable to hear the thoughts and insights of those in the science community, and I’m excited to now share my knowledge, following the commenting period.

I hope to not only connect with those in the mCDR field but also within my other areas of interest and the wider work of PML Applications. At an event on the scale of the Ocean Sciences Meeting, it is the perfect time to learn something new and be part of the exciting developments towards a more sustainable relationship with our ocean.”

Representatives from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) will be at stand 38 with the Marine Research Plymouth Alliance, which consists of PML, the Marine Biological Association and the University of Plymouth. PML Applications is the commercial arm of the charity, Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

Where is the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026?

In 2026, the Ocean Sciences Meeting will be held at the Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8YW. The event will run from 22nd to 27th February. All members of the ocean sciences community are welcome at this event that covers a broad range of topics and disciplines.

The 2026 OSM conference is the first to be hosted outside of the USA. Glasgow was chosen due to the Scottish Government’s ‘Blue Economy Vision’ and commitment to climate action. The aim is to reach a wider community internationally, with a more accessible and central location. Scotland’s rich maritime history provides the perfect setting to discuss sustainability goals and actions.

What is the Ocean Sciences Meeting?

The Ocean Sciences Meeting is an opportunity for ocean scientists from across the globe to connect in a conference setting. Attendees can listen to presentations, chat with exhibitors, view scientific posters, and attend panel discussions.

How many people attend the Ocean Sciences Meeting?

Over 5000 people attend the Ocean Sciences Meeting, creating an excellent space for scientists to connect, gain knowledge, find out about the latest products, services and research, and collaborate. For 2026, the prediction is that there may be closer to 6000 attendees, with a mix of researchers, applied scientists, policymakers, and students.

The Ocean Sciences Meeting is co-sponsored and hosted by three scientific organisations – the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS).

For more information, visit the AGU website (https://www.agu.org/ocean-sciences-meeting)

Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 | 22nd-27th February 2026 | Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8YW

 

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