Ocean News

Mercator Ocean International is an international reference for Ocean data and expertise and provides a variety of thematic pages and Ocean Bulletins, following changes in the Ocean in line with climate change and natural variations. We provide a growing suite of Bulletins, offering in-depth coverage on topics like Marine Heatwaves, Sea Ice, El Niño, and more.

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

April 27, 2026

With PhD candidate Ergane Fouchet on board, Mercator Ocean is participating in the 36th PIRATA cruise, contributing essential observations in the tropical Atlantic to support research and operational ocean forecasting.

April 8, 2026