OceanPredict 2024 Symposium Concludes : A Major Milestone in Global Ocean Prediction and International Cooperation
”The ocean prediction science we need for the digital ocean we want ”, as a powerful conclusion encapsulating the transformative vision of the Ocean Decade – The OceanPredict 2024 Symposium, organized by the OceanPredict/ForeSea programme in collaboration with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC), and co-sponsored by Mercator Ocean International and other international partners, has successfully […]
Greece Ambitious Roadmap For A Sustainable Blue Economy
This week, we had the honour of participating in the European Investment Bank (EIB) event : Boosting Blue Tech and Blue Innovation in Greece. The discussions were rich, insightful, maintaining Greece’s position as an EU leader for blue technologies and innovation, and shipping decarbonisation. Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Chair of the […]
Mercator Ocean International Contributes to First Report on Sea Level Rise in Europe by JPI Climate and JPI Oceans
Sea level rise is one of the most evident and potentially devastating effects of climate change, presenting considerable risks to coastal communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure. The implications for Europe’s economy and biodiversity highlight the critical need for easily actionable scientific information to inform targeted policy responses. With over 70 leading climate and marine scientists, Angélique […]
Global Ocean Prediction Experts to Gather in Paris for OceanPredict Symposium 2024
The event is a pivotal moment for global ocean prediction as the Ocean Decade prepares to enter the second half of its implementation. — The landmark event in operational oceanography, taking place from 18-22 November at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, will contribute to the collective efforts of the Ocean Decade to translate science and knowledge […]
Release of the Ocean State Report 8: A Crucial Tool for Ocean Science and Policy
Mercator Ocean International (MOi), the implementor of the Copernicus Marine Service, has unveiled the much-anticipated EU Copernicus Ocean State Report 8 (OSR 8), delivering essential insights into the current health and climate of the world’s Oceans. Released annually, coordinated by MOi, and funded by the European Union, the Ocean State Report is a flagship publication […]
Mercator Ocean at the Forum Mondial de la Mer – Bizerte 2024
We are pleased to announce that our Director General, Pierre Bahurel, will be participating in the 7th edition of the Forum Mondial de la Mer – Bizerte on September 13, 2024. This prestigious event, since its inception in 2018 under the presidency of Pascal Lamy, chair of the EU Mission “Restore our oceans and waters […]
EU Digital Twin Ocean: how technology can be at the service of society
The rise in sea temperatures is becoming a regular news feature, and policymakers across the globe find themselves in need to confront new climate challenges. Technological advancements can lend a hand thanks to the enhanced forecasting capabilities they provide. The European Digital Twin Ocean (EU DTO) represents a significant advancement in Ocean monitoring and prediction, […]
The dangerous effects of rising sea temperatures
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the world’s oceans are approaching the limits of their capacity to absorb heat. Read the full article on The Financial Times Financial Times 24 July 2024 The dangerous effects of rising sea temperatures
The Grand Ocean Festival is back for a third edition
Protecting marine biodiversity has become increasingly essential for the planet, and for us. After all, life first appeared in the Ocean 3,9 billion years ago. The Grand Ocean Festival, which celebrates the very link between this vast blue expanse and humankind, is back for a third edition and three days of marine exploration – on 13-14 […]
Mercator Ocean Develops New High-Resolution System to Forecast Sargassum Algae Drift
Since 2011, large quantities of Sargassum algae have been stranding on Caribbean beaches causing significant socio-economic and environmental issues, negatively affecting the livelihoods of local communities. A technical paper recently published in the scientific journal Geoscientific Model Development (GMD) investigates new regional high-resolution Ocean forecasting system for Sargassum algae drift and accumulation called CAR36 (Caribbean […]
Mercator Ocean International to take part in Bologna Ocean Health and Coastal Resilience Event
On July 11, 2024, Bologna will host the high-level event “Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean Health and Coastal Resilience” to address the health and coastal resilience of the Mediterranean macro-region and Atlantic Ocean towards climate-related extreme events. Director-General of Mercator Ocean International Pierre Bahurel will present the European Digital Twin Ocean (EU DTO) in the session […]
Explore the Future of Marine Data Applications at the Marine User Days 2024
On 5-6 November 2024, Lisbon will host the Marine User Days, a two-day event organised by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) in collaboration with a wide range of partners, including Mercator Ocean International (MOi) and the Copernicus Marine Service (implemented by MOi on behalf of the European Commission). The event […]