The Blue Book, Copernicus for a Sustainable Ocean

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Mock-Up_BlueBookCopernicusThe Blue Book “Copernicus for a Sustainable Ocean”, published on November 19th, 2019 promotes and tells the story of the Copernicus Marine Service, which has been implemented and operated by Mercator Ocean International since 2015. The Blue Book is a report to inform all European citizens including policy-makers, students and youth on how the Copernicus Marine Service benefits society as a whole. Among its contributors are decision-makers, entrepreneurs, experts, concerned citizens, and scientists from all over the world that are directly involved in ocean-related issues. Page by page, the Blue Book reader is led to understand the impact and benefits of the Copernicus Marine Service according to such ocean-related issues.

After an introductory chapter, the Blue Book content is divided into six themes: a Healthy Ocean, a Safe Ocean, a Living Ocean, a Powerful Ocean, The Ocean Climate, and an Inspirational Ocean.

 

How does the Copernicus Marine Service help to fight against pollution from plastic, oil or toxic algae?

How does it help Member States to monitor European policy indicators?

How does it contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

How does it help shipping companies to reduce their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions? 

How can one describe the impact of climate change on the ocean?

How does the Copernicus Marine Service help to explain to young people how the ocean works?

Find the answers to these questions and much more in the Blue Book!

Download the book here


For more information about the Book: info.bluebook@mercator-ocean.fr

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