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.
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Rolling Transnational Access Call to Research Infrastructures 2026-2028
6 July 2026
Researchers, innovators and organisations working in the blue economy are invited to apply for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) Rolling Transnational Access Call to Research Infrastructures (2026–2028). The call offers access to a unique network of marine and maritime research infrastructures across Europe, supporting cutting-edge research and innovation for a more sustainable blue economy.
EU OceanEye initiative offers a pivotal moment for strengthening global ocean observation
30 June 2026
EuroGOOS and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) welcome the European Commission's OceanEye initiative as a major step for strengthening Europe's contribution to global ocean observation and intelligence
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