Mercator Ocean International

Mercator Ocean welcomes the launch of the European Commission’s initiative OceanEye at the European Ocean Days 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 Twin Ocean at the service of OceanEye  The 3rd edition of the European Ocean Days brought together the European Ocean community in Brussels for a week-long event featuring high-level […]

Digital Ocean intelligence takes centre stage at the 18th European Space Conference 

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. On behalf of EDITO and the Copernicus Marine Service, Mercator Ocean International made a strong presence at this year’s edition, where the 6-strong team delivered live demonstrations of the European Digital Twin Ocean, and participated in three […]

How Can Europe Monitor Ocean Dynamics to Tackle Sea Level Rise?

How Europe monitors Ocean dynamics to tackle sea level rise is a key theme at the European Digital Ocean Pavilion during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), open to everyone from 2 to 13 June 2025. The Pavilion is being coordinated by Mercator Ocean International and will showcase EU tools and contributions that reinforce […]

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, […]