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August 2025 : Third-warmest August on record for the global ocean and the sixth-warmest in the North Atlantic
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July 2025 : Third-warmest July on record for the global ocean; Mediterranean Sea experiences highest average marine heatwave intensity for a July month
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June 2025 was the third warmest June on record for the global ocean, after 2023 and 2024. Record high-intensity marine heatwaves impact 62% of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Led by France and Norway, Twelve European Countries Launch World’s First Intergovernmental Organization for Digital Ocean Systems at UN Ocean Conference
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Starfish Barometer Launching today at UNOC: First Global Ocean Health Bulletin
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Our regularly updated bulletins provide essential data and forecasts on critical Ocean variables. These bulletins leverage Mercator Ocean’s in-house expertise, combining observational datasets and advanced numerical models.
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European Commission launches OceanEye: Mercator Ocean to contribute to the initiative
On 3 June, the European Commission adopted OceanEye as part of the European Ocean Pact, identifying Mercator Ocean as a
Digital Ocean Week 2026: Towards the Next-Generation Ocean Intelligence Services
The first Digital Ocean Week (8–12 June 2026, Brussels) marks a key step in Europe’s journey towards a fully operational Digital Ocean,
Greece Joins France and Norway to establish the new IGO Mercator International Centre for the Ocean
Greece signs the Convention establishing the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean, reinforcing Europe’s commitment to trusted digital ocean systems
