Mercator Ocean International

Official visit of Ms Annick Girardin, Minister for the Sea

“The Ocean is a common good and it is the issue from which we must start”, President Macron told us at the end of 2019.  A few months later, a Ministry of the Sea was set up in the French government. Ms Annick Girardin, former Member of Parliament for Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and Minister for Overseas Territories, […]

Towards a European Coastal Flood Awareness System

In January 2021, Mercator Ocean International joined forces with seven other European organisations to develop a proof-of-concept for a European Coastal Flood Awareness System (ECFAS). ECFAS will provide a much-needed solution to strengthen coastal resilience to climate risk and lessen the exposure of people and assets by monitoring and supporting coastal flood preparedness. By demonstrating […]

France’s maritime challenges

On 22 November 2020, the French General Secretariat for the Sea celebrated its 25th anniversary. To highlight France’s maritime challenges and mark the occasion, the Cahiers d’Administration published a special issue. In an interview with Pierre Bahurel, Mercator Océan’s CEO, he highlighted the actions of Mercator Océan International and the importance of the digital ocean […]

IOC-UNESCO Global Ocean Science Report 2020 & Contributions

In conjunction with its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO launched the Global Ocean Science Report 2020 (GOSR2020). IOC-UNESCO’s flagship report provides a thorough assessment of the status and trends in ocean science capacity around the world. Karina von Schuckmann, an oceanographer for Mercator Ocean international, has contributed to two […]

The Parliamentary Courier focuses on ocean issues for France and the European Union

On the occasion of a European Parliament event last January 2020, the Courrier du Parlement interviewed and explored different views from two French and European actors involved in the European Union on issues surrounding the ocean and its sustainable use: French MEP Catherine Chabaud and Pierre Bahurel, Director General of Mercator Ocean International (link to article here). […]

Tracking the Wakashio Oil Spill in the Indian Ocean

One of the worst oil spills in the Indian Ocean recently occurred when the Wakashio bulk carrier ran aground on July 25 on a reef in southeast Mauritius. The vessel broke in two on August 16 and the bow part was towed offshore to be sunk. The environmental effects have been devastating and responders have […]

WEkEO V1 Launch on June 17th, 2020: Includes New Big Data Computing & Viewing Tools

A new version of the WEkEO DIAS platform, V1, will be launched on the 17th of June 2020. WEkEO is a cloud platform with a comprehensive portfolio of original Copernicus service and Sentinel satellite data, with harmonized data access, cloud infrastructure, and expert user support. At the end of 2016, the European Commission (EC) launched […]

Mercator Ocean International is still online to support you

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and in line with Government guidance, our offices are now closed for visitors, meetings, and events with our team remote working. However, we will continue to support you. Our website and bulletin are still operational. The provision of the EU Copernicus Marine Service remains unchanged. Make sure you follow […]

EO mag – Interview of Pierre BAHUREL

  EO Mag is a newsletter produced by EARSC as part of its new strategy and initiative focused on service to citizens. Pierre Bahurel, Director of Mercator International Ocean (MOi), was interviewed on 28 January 2020 by EO Mag. EARSC stands for European Association of Remote Sensing Companies. This non-profit association promotes the use of […]