Mercator Ocean International

Mercator Ocean International Launches Project to Enhance Ocean Prediction in Africa

Mercator Ocean and the European Commission’s department for international partnerships (DG INTPA) are launching the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) project. Work is now underway on this ambitious initiative that will strengthen African Ocean prediction capabilities and foster cooperation at national, regional, and pan-African levels. OPERA aims to develop fit-for-purpose forecasting services, […]

Space and Ocean Dialogue: Pushing for a Perfect Match

Insights from the EU Space Conference by Pierre Bahurel, Director General of Mercator Ocean Mercator Ocean International joined Europe’s vibrant space community in Brussels last month for the European Space Conference. I was delighted to be there to sign a Partnership Agreement with Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA). We have […]

European Ocean Days 2025

The European Ocean Days 2025 have officially started in Brussels! This key event gathers experts and policymakers to discuss major maritime topics, from the sustainable blue economy to EU Ocean policy frameworks. This year, the event plays a crucial role in shaping the European Commission’s upcoming Ocean Pact. Mercator Ocean International will be at the […]

European Space Agency and Mercator Ocean International Sign Partnership Agreement to Reinforce EU Space and Digital Ocean Collaboration

On January 28, 2025, at the 17th European Space Conference in Brussels, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Mercator Ocean International initiated a critical Space & Ocean Dialogue, marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in ocean preservation and Earth observation. The dialogue, taking place several months before the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, aims […]

European Space Agency and Mercator Ocean International Sign Partnership Agreement to Reinforce EU Space and Digital Ocean Collaboration and Respond to Global Ocean Challenges

On January 28, 2025, at the 17th European Space Conference in Brussels, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Mercator Ocean International initiated a critical Space & Ocean Dialogue, marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in ocean preservation and Earth observation. The dialogue, taking place several months before the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, aims […]

SEACLIM Project Kicks Off to Progress Climate Predictions for European Seas

Mercator Ocean International is coordinating a new 4-year (2025-2028) European project funded by the European Union HORIZON programme, to forecast the future of our regional seas, marking a strategic expansion from its current forecasting expertise into decadal predictions and long-term climate projections. SEACLIM (European SEAs CLIMate impact prediction through regional models) aims to provide crucial […]

Assessing the Ocean in 2024

A recap of the main highlights of the year for sea surface temperature, marine heatwave events and sea ice extent and volume. Ocean Temperature Sea Surface Temperature The mean sea surface temperature (SST) across the global ocean was higher than any previous year from January to July 2024, resulting in an annual mean of 20.95°C […]

International Cooperation in Ocean Monitoring and Prediction: Environnement and Climate Change Canada’s Visit to Mercator Ocean International

The recent visit of Environnement and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to the Mercator Ocean International headquarters highlights a decade of fruitful scientific collaboration between the two organisations. This partnership, carried out together with the Canadian Department for Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), has created a strong connection and alignment in scientific objectives and operational marine services, […]

Greece Ambitious Roadmap For A Sustainable Blue Economy

This week, we had the honour of participating in the European Investment Bank (EIB) event : Boosting Blue Tech and Blue Innovation in Greece. The discussions were rich, insightful, maintaining Greece’s position as an EU leader for blue technologies and innovation, and shipping decarbonisation. Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Chair of the […]

Mercator Ocean International Contributes to First Report on Sea Level Rise in Europe by JPI Climate and JPI Oceans

Sea level rise is one of the most evident and potentially devastating effects of climate change, presenting considerable risks to coastal communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure. The implications for Europe’s economy and biodiversity highlight the critical need for easily actionable scientific information to inform targeted policy responses. With over 70 leading climate and marine scientists, Angélique […]

Release of the Ocean State Report 8: A Crucial Tool for Ocean Science and Policy

Mercator Ocean International (MOi), the implementor of the Copernicus Marine Service, has unveiled the much-anticipated EU Copernicus Ocean State Report 8 (OSR 8), delivering essential insights into the current health and climate of the world’s Oceans. Released annually, coordinated by MOi, and funded by the European Union, the Ocean State Report is a flagship publication […]