General News
Stay informed about Mercator Ocean International through our Corporate information and Initiatives news. Here, we highlight our latest developments across key projects and services, including the Copernicus Marine Service, Copernicus WEkEO, the Copernicus Thematic Hubs, OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre, EU4OceanObs, Digital Twin Ocean activities and numerous Horizon Europe projects we actively participate in.
Greece signs the Convention establishing the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean, reinforcing Europe’s commitment to trusted digital ocean systems and intergovernmental cooperation. From left to right: Pierre Bahurel, Director General of
May 5, 2026
The WMO marks World Meteorological Day by releasing its 2025 State of the Global Climate Report, with Mercator Ocean as a key contributor. The World Meteorological Organization has released its annual flagship
March 23, 2026
At this year’s European Ocean Days, Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the European Ocean observation initiative OceanEye, with the EU Digital Twin Ocean as a key component. The EU Digital
March 16, 2026
Mercator Ocean International and the Copernicus Marine Service have launched a new podcast series, Decoding the Ocean, exploring how ocean science and digital innovation transform observations into free, open and
March 10, 2026
The 18th European Space Conference in Brussels on 27 and 28 January displayed how the European Digital Twin Ocean is becoming a core European public infrastructure for digital Ocean intelligence.
February 10, 2026
Norway has officially become the first Member State of the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean, following the unanimous ratification of the Convention by the Norwegian Parliament. This development represents
January 13, 2026