Deep-Sea Ecosystems

Technological advances and increasing demand for resources are ushering in a new era of human exploitation of the deep-sea that will impact life in the deep oceans in various ways. It is therefore imperative to increase our understanding of deep-sea ecosystems in line with these anthropogenic and climatic impacts. While there are a number of international fora that allow deep-sea scientists to meet and discuss research, there is no such national body. The Deep-Sea Ecosystems SIG provides a platform for deep-sea researchers in the UK to meet every year and discuss national issues in relation to deep-sea science. Ultimately the SIG gives a voice to the UK deep-sea biological sciences community.


















How can you get involved in the SIG?

You can automatically subscribe to the Deep-Sea Ecosystems email list by sending an email:
To: listserv@jiscmail.ac.uk 
Subject: BLANK 
Message: SUBSCRIBE DEEPSEAUK Firstname Lastname

Then follow the confirmation instructions. This list is used by members for topical discussion and to update on SIG activities, with minimal spamming.

The SIG chair is Dr James Bell (Cefas).


Deep-Sea Ecosystems SIG Meeting 2025

Dates: 19-20 November 2025
Location: JNCC (Quay House, Peterborough); Remote attendance will be possible also, but we’d love to see you in person if at all possible.
Time: Timings TBC but likely something like 11-5 on the Wednesday and 9-2 on the Thursday.

Whether or not you registered previously, please register for this meeting using the link below. Apologies for the inconvenience, and I hope that this date & location will be suitable.
As a reminder, there is still the option for one ECR to receive a small bursary to cover travel and subsistence, provided by the Challenger Society.

The registration link for the 2025 DSE-SIG meeting is now live (https://forms.office.com/e/aRMHEZNSpC). Please register as soon as possible. Applications for the ECR bursary will close one month from May 21.

Meeting convenors:  Dr James Bell (Cefas), chair of the DSE-SIG, and Laura Grady (JNCC) 
Contacts: james.bell@cefas.gov.uk & laura.robson@jncc.gov.uk