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MERCATOR INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE OCEAN
A new Intergovernmental Organization for digital Ocean systems and information services
At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France in June 2025, 12 European countries endorsed a joint Declaration expressing their commitment to continue working together towards the creation of the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean, led by the governments of France and Norway, which were the first to sign its international Convention. The signature event was co-organized by the governments of France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Norway, Portugal, and Spain.
Starfish Barometer Launch: First Global Ocean Health Bulletin
The Starfish Barometer is an annual, science-based, peer-reviewed report providing a clear overview of global ocean health, human pressures, and societal impacts.
This new science tool was presented to Heads of States and Governments at UNOC3, on June 8 2025.
State of the Ocean
Explore the state of our Ocean through key indicators featured in the Ocean Climate Portal, powered by the Copernicus Marine Service. Implemented by Mercator Ocean, the Copernicus Marine Service delivers state-of-the-art data and information across the Blue (physical), Green (biogeochemical), and White (sea ice) Ocean, capturing the effects of global warming and human-driven stressors alongside natural variations.
Ocean Climate Portal
0.5°C
1982-2024
2.20 million km2
1979-2024
Highly variable
1979-2024
66 billion kg
1985-2023
0.07 pH units*
1985-2024
1 W/m2
2005-2024
9.3 cm
1999-2024
* acidification is increasing
Source: European Union Copernicus Marine Service
Our Core Offer
What is the European Digital Twin Ocean ?
The European Digital Twin of the Ocean is a flagship EU initiative, integrating AI and advanced simulations to create a virtual replica of marine environments, enabling the simulation of future scenarios for decision-making.
Explore Our Key Programmes
As mandated by the European Union and the United Nations, Mercator Ocean International operates the following programs:
