Highlights
OceanEye: Strengthening Europe’s ocean observation innovation and industrial base
OceanEye is an EU initiative to boost ocean observation, enhance our ability to understand and manage the marine environment and maritime activities and strengthen Europe’s related innovation and industrial base.
The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, yet only 5% of it has been explored and mapped. Ocean observation is essential infrastructure, not an optional capability.
We must sustain the ocean that sustains us. The ocean is of strategic importance, underpinning our security, prosperity and resilience. The ocean is the biggest carbon sink, and therefore our ally in the fight against global warming and it generates 50% of the oxygen we need.
OceanEye International Alliance mobilises new commitments to strengthen the Global Ocean Observing System
23 September 2026
A high-level pledging event for the OceanEye International Alliance has brought together governments and international partners to strengthen long-term support for the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), mobilising more than €150 million in new financial and in-kind contributions and securing the engagement of more than 30 countries.
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