Decoding the Ocean #3 : How AI Is Transforming Ocean Knowledge
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 reliable ocean intelligence with real-world impact. Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence – How AI is Transforming Ocean Knowledge From predicting marine heatwaves and harmful algal […]
OceanEye at UNGA81: Connecting Ocean Observation, Digital Systems and Governance
On 23 September 2026, during a high-level pledging event at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, the European Union and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), in partnership with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). More than 30 […]
Digital Ocean Week 2026: Advancing trusted AI for Europe’s Digital Ocean (4/4)
Artificial intelligence is reshaping ocean science and services. During Digital Ocean Week, the first AI Ocean Forum explored how new tools, shared standards and stronger collaboration can support a more integrated, operational and trusted European Digital Ocean System. First AI Ocean Forum: a community event Held on 11–12 June as part of the first Digital […]
Digital Ocean Week 2026: OceanEye, from Vision to Implementation (3/4)
From 8 to 12 June 2026, the first Digital Ocean Week brought together Europe’s ocean, space, digital and policy communities around a shared ambition: turning ocean observations and data into trusted intelligence for better decisions. OceanEye at the heart of the Digital Ocean Week Bringing together European institutions, Members of the European Parliament, Member States […]
Digital Ocean Week 2026: Shaping the Future of Copernicus Marine (2/4)
Held on 9–10 June 2026 as part of the first Digital Ocean Week, the 9th Copernicus Marine General Assembly gathered representatives of European institutions, Member States, scientific organisations and operational partners to review the service’s achievements and discuss its future direction. Implemented by Mercator Ocean International on behalf of the European Commission, the Copernicus Marine […]
Digital Ocean Week 2026: Europe’s Digital Ocean in Action (1/4)
From 8 to 12 June 2026, the first Digital Ocean Week brought together Europe’s ocean, space, digital and policy communities around a shared ambition: turning ocean observations and data into trusted intelligence for better decisions. Organised by Mercator Ocean International and opened on World Ocean Day, the Week showed how Europe’s Digital Ocean is taking […]
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 direct contributor to the initiative and the European digital ocean system. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the EU Ocean Days in March, the OceanEye initiative aims to put the EU at the forefront of global ocean observation, […]
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, connecting observation, digital infrastructures and services. From 8 to 12 June 2026, Brussels will host the first edition of Digital Ocean Week, organised by Mercator Ocean International. Opening on World Oceans Day, the Week will bring together EU institutions, Member […]
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 and intergovernmental cooperation. From left to right: Pierre Bahurel, Director General of Mercator Ocean, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence of Greece, and Kyriákos Mitsotákis, Prime Minister of Greece. By joining […]
Decoding the Ocean #2: The Blue Economy
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 reliable ocean intelligence with real-world impact. Episode 2: The Blue Economy – How the Ocean Shapes Our Economies The Ocean is not only essential to […]
Mercator Ocean Sets Sail to Support the PIRATA Programme
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. Mercator Ocean on the 36th PIRATA Cruise Ergane Fouchet, PhD candidate at Mercator Ocean, is currently taking part in the 36th Pilot Research Moored Array in […]
WMO 2025 Climate Report highlights Ocean Changes and Earth Energy Imbalance
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 report on the State of the Global Climate. Mercator Ocean is honoured to have contributed to this landmark global effort, driven by the expertise of the world’s leading climate scientists. The report […]