Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays on Advancing ocean observations of Marine Life (BioEcoOcean)

Date
11/04/2025

We are pleased to inform you that AIR Centre, alongside OBIS, is organising a webinar as part of the Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays series on 11, April2025. During this session, they will present the BioEcoOcean project, of which we are a partner.

About the webinar:

This session will focus on the Blueprint for Integrated Ocean Science, a collaborative effort aimed at advancing ocean observations. The Blueprint encourages holistic thinking and will challenge attendees to consider how their work fits into the broader ocean observing system. The webinar will also address important questions about managing ocean data and ensuring its accessibility for global platforms like the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS).

Speakers:

  • Lina Mtwana Nordlund – Associate Professor, Uppsala University, Sweden

    Project Coordinator for BioEcoOcean, specializing in coastal sustainability and ocean observations.

  • Elizabeth Lawrence – Capacity Development Officer, OBIS, UNESCO/IOC, Canada

    Expert in OBIS data management and capacity development.

  • Moderator: Frank Muller-Karger – Professor, University of South Florida, USA

    A leader in marine science with over 35 years of research experience.

Register now and join the conversation to learn more about this important initiative and how you can contribute to shaping the future of ocean science and data management.

Location
Virtual