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Advancing Operational Oceanography across Europe

EuroGOOS is the European component of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) of UNESCO. Based in Brussels, it brings together 48 members and supports five regional systems to strengthen and coordinate ocean observations. By identifying priorities, fostering collaboration, and promoting the value of operational oceanography, EuroGOOS drives the sustained measurements needed to deliver fit-for-purpose marine services.

Digital Ocean Week & 9th Copernicus Marine General Assembly in Brussels

The Digital Ocean Week will be held in Brussels, Belgium from 8 to 12 June 2026, organised by our member Mercator Ocean International.

This week will bring together scientists, policymakers, technology experts and users of marine data to explore the latest achievements of the Copernicus Marine Service along with the growing role of Artificial Intelligence and the European Digital Twin Ocean.


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EuroGOOS at European Maritime Day 2026: Connecting Ocean Observing and the Blue Economy

EuroGOOS at European Maritime Day 2026: Connecting Ocean Observing and the Blue Economy

21 May 2026

EuroGOOS is participating in EMD2026 in Limassol together with the sister projects BioEcoOcean, ObsSea4Clim, and BioGeoSea at the joint exhibition booth. Together, the projects highlight how collaboration and innovation in ocean observing can support science, policy, and a sustainable blue economy. Don’t miss the workshop “Shaping Ocean Observing Needs with Blue Economy” on 22 May (15:05–16:20).

EuroGOOS International Conference 2026 kicks off in Cyprus

EuroGOOS International Conference 2026 kicks off in Cyprus

18 May 2026

The 11th EuroGOOS International Conference officially opened on 18 May 2026 in Larnaca, Cyprus, bringing together the ocean observing and operational oceanography community under the theme “Stronger Together”.


Copernicus In-Situ in a Nutshell: New Video Now Available

Copernicus In-Situ in a Nutshell: New Video Now Available

27 April 2026

A new Copernicus video highlights how the In-Situ Component brings together global observation networks to support satellite data and services, with coordination led by the European Environment Agency, showcasing its essential role in delivering reliable information and real benefits for society.

Events

26
May 2026
2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary
Geneva, Switzerland

From 26 to 28 May 2026, the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) will host the 2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Worl…

28
May 2026
Blue-Cloud2026 Conference "From Blue-Cloud to the EOSC Node | European Digital Twin Ocean"
Brussels, Belgium

The Blue-Cloud 2026 project is holding its Final Conference on 28 May 2026 at Comet Louise in Brussels. The event will run from 09:00 to 19:30 and br…

2
June 2026
The Changing Arctic: Closing Knowledge Gaps for Europe’s Future
Brussels, Belgium

The European Union is reviewing its Arctic policy at a time where the High North is emerging as a critical arena in which climate change, technologic…

2
June 2026
16th International Workshop on Modeling the Ocean (IWMO)
Palma, Spain

The 16th International Workshop on Modeling the Ocean (IWMO 2026) will be held in Palma, Spain, from 2–5 June 2026, bringing together the global ocea…

8
June 2026
Digital Ocean Week
Brussels, Belgium

The Digital Ocean Week will be held in Brussels, Belgium from 8 to 12 June 2026 (Venue TBD). This week will bring together scientists, policymakers,…

16
June 2026
ISOBAY Symposium 2026
Kursaal Congress Centre

ISOBAY is a biennial multidisciplinary meeting dedicated to the study of the Bay of Biscay—from the coastal zone to the open sea and transitional wat…

17
June 2026
Fixed Platforms Task Team Meeting
Virtual

A Fixed Platforms Task Team meeting will take place on 17 June (members only) to review ongoing activities and coordinate upcoming actions supporting…

18
June 2026
Polar Argo Workshop
Brest, France

The Polar Argo Workshop 2026 will take place in June 2026 and will focus on advances and future directions for Polar Argo observations and their role…

13
July 2026
Joint High Frequency Radar and Fixed Platforms Task Teams Progress Meeting
Malta

The Joint High Frequency Radar and Fixed Platforms Task Teams Progress Meeting will take place on 14–15 July 2026 in St. Paul's Bay (Malta). Please s…

23
August 2026
ECSA 61 Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Biodiversity
Brussels, Belgium

Researchers and professionals working in coastal and estuarine sciences are invited to participate in ECSA 61: Bridging the Gap Between Science and P…

14
September 2026
Ocean Optics XXVII Conference
Ghent, Belgium

The Ocean Optics XXVII Conference will take place in Ghent, Belgium, from 14-18 September, 2026. This event brings together a diverse ocean optics co…

15
September 2026
ICES 2026 Annual Science Conference
Brest, France

From 15–18 September 2026, the ICES Annual Science Conference (ASC 2026) will take place at Le Quartz – National Stage in Brest, France. The flagship…

16
September 2026
Fixed Platforms Task Team Meeting
Virtual

A Fixed Platforms Task Team meeting will take place on 16 September (members only) to review ongoing activities and coordinate upcoming actions suppo…

6
October 2026
NOOS Annual Meeting 2026
Exeter, United Kingdom

Please save the date for the upcoming NOOS Annual Meeting

17
November 2026
World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026
Brugge, Belgium

The 7th edition of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be organised in Bruges on 17-20 November 2026. Find out more about the venue here…

16
December 2026
Fixed Platforms Task Team Meeting
Virtual

A Fixed Platforms Task Team meeting will take place on 16 December (members only) to review ongoing activities and coordinate upcoming actions suppor…

7
April 2027
2027 Ocean Decade Conference
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Co-organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), and t…

Our members

Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services, Coastal Division (MDK)
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS)
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOR)
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ)
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)
Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI)
Defence Centre for Operational Oceanography (FCOO)
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Mercator Ocean International (MOi)
French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM)
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
Marine Institute (MI)
Irish Meteorological Service (Met Éireann)
National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
Italian National Agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development (ENEA)
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV)
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics (OGS)
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA)
Deltares
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
Rijkswaterstaat – Water, Traffic and Environment
Institute of Marine Research (IMR)
Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC)
Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway)
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW-PIB)
Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN)
Gdynia Maritime University, Maritime Institute
Hydrographic Institute (IH)
Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA)
+ATLANTIC CoLAB
National Institute of Biology (NIB)
Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO)
Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
Puertos del Estado
Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (SOCIB)
AZTI
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
UK Met Office
National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services, Coastal Division (MDK)
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS)
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOR)
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ)
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)
Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI)
Defence Centre for Operational Oceanography (FCOO)
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Mercator Ocean International (MOi)
French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM)
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
Marine Institute (MI)
Irish Meteorological Service (Met Éireann)
National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
Italian National Agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development (ENEA)
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV)
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics (OGS)
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA)
Deltares
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
Rijkswaterstaat – Water, Traffic and Environment
Institute of Marine Research (IMR)
Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC)
Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway)
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW-PIB)
Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN)
Gdynia Maritime University, Maritime Institute
Hydrographic Institute (IH)
Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA)
+ATLANTIC CoLAB
National Institute of Biology (NIB)
Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO)
Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
Puertos del Estado
Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (SOCIB)
AZTI
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
UK Met Office
National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services, Coastal Division (MDK)
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS)
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOR)
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ)
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)
Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI)
Defence Centre for Operational Oceanography (FCOO)
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Mercator Ocean International (MOi)
French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM)
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
Marine Institute (MI)
Irish Meteorological Service (Met Éireann)
National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
Italian National Agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development (ENEA)
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV)
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics (OGS)
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA)
Deltares
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
Rijkswaterstaat – Water, Traffic and Environment
Institute of Marine Research (IMR)
Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC)
Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway)
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW-PIB)
Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN)
Gdynia Maritime University, Maritime Institute
Hydrographic Institute (IH)
Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA)
+ATLANTIC CoLAB
National Institute of Biology (NIB)
Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO)
Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
Puertos del Estado
Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (SOCIB)
AZTI
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
UK Met Office
National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services, Coastal Division (MDK)
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS)
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOR)
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ)
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)
Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI)
Defence Centre for Operational Oceanography (FCOO)
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Mercator Ocean International (MOi)
French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM)
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
Marine Institute (MI)
Irish Meteorological Service (Met Éireann)
National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
Italian National Agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development (ENEA)
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV)
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics (OGS)
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA)
Deltares
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
Rijkswaterstaat – Water, Traffic and Environment
Institute of Marine Research (IMR)
Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC)
Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway)
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW-PIB)
Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN)
Gdynia Maritime University, Maritime Institute
Hydrographic Institute (IH)
Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA)
+ATLANTIC CoLAB
National Institute of Biology (NIB)
Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO)
Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
Puertos del Estado
Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (SOCIB)
AZTI
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
UK Met Office
National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)