The global movement towards an integrated and unified ocean observing system is gaining momentum. However, achieving this vision is not without its challenges. While physical, biological, and biogeochemical ocean observations are all crucial to understanding our oceans, significant differences exist in how they are conducted, interpreted, and integrated. Addressing these differences was the key focus… Read more »
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Our member Mercator Ocean International is hiring!
We’re pleased to share two exciting communications positions available at Mercator Ocean International, based in Toulouse, France. These three-year contracts offer a unique chance to manage communications for European Commission-implemented programmes and contribute to impactful international ocean initiatives. Communications Officer – EU4OceanObs Lead the communications work package for a programme that highlights the EU’s role… Read more »
Save the date! NOOS Annual Meeting 2025
The upcoming NOOS Annual Meeting will take place on 6-8 October 2025. We are happy to announce an opportunity for young scientists to attend the NOOS AM this year with NOOS covering the travel + hotel costs. Candidates should Be under 35 Be employed by a NOOS partner Be connected/ willing to connect to work of a NOOS working… Read more »
Call for abstracts: 11th EMSEA Annual Conference – EMSEA 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the 11th EMSEA Annual Conference is now open. This meeting provides a vital platform for professionals, researchers, and advocates to engage in meaningful discussions on ocean literacy and related fields. 📍 Location: Ostend, Belgium 📅 Dates: September 17–19, 2025 The 2025 conference is co-organised… Read more »
EuroGOOS contributes to the European Oceans Pact
We are pleased to announce that we have submitted our contribution to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the European Oceans Pact. This initiative aims to promote sustainable ocean management, ensuring the health, resilience, and productivity of our oceans, which are vital to the prosperity of the EU’s coastal communities. The European Oceans Pact,… Read more »
Registration now open: AZTI Summer School 2025 – AI & Citizen Science for Marine Biodiversity
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the AZTI Summer School 2025, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Citizen Science in Monitoring and Assessing Biodiversity and Invasive Species at Sea. 📅 Dates: July 2–4, 2025 📍 Location: Pasaia, Spain 🌊 Format: In-person & Online This summer school brings together experts, researchers, and practitioners… Read more »
The Horizon Europe FOCCUS project aims to extend the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service to coastal areas
The Horizon Europe FOCCUS project is working to extend the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service (CMEMS) to coastal areas, ensuring better integration between open ocean and coastal forecasting systems. As part of this effort, we have launched a survey to gather insights from coastal forecasting centers on their current use of Copernicus Marine products. We… Read more »
Online workshop | AI: Showcases for Ocean and Sea Ice Applications in the Arctic
Co-organised by the EuroGOOS Arctic ROOS and the Arctic Regional Team of the OceanPrediction DCC Date: Thursday 6 February 2025 Time: 13:00-17:00 CET Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-GhrzgjG9O4JUXdLevLzrU-ec6YGwTH This workshop will showcase examples of ocean and sea ice applications for artificial intelligence in the Arctic. Presentations will highlight concrete use cases, with experiences of both working and non-working examples, demonstrating both… Read more »
Merry Observing and Happy New Year!
Celebrating 30 years of ocean observing coordination As EuroGOOS marks its 30th anniversary on December 2024, we reflect on three decades of leadership in operational oceanography, European coordination, and communities of practice. This milestone underscores EuroGOOS’ continued commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and societal impact in ocean observation and forecasting. Ocean Decade Implementing Partner This… Read more »
Open position: Research Assistant position on physical (experimental) oceanography and Polar Research
Our member, the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS) is inviting applications for a research fellowship in Oceanography of the Polar Regions. This position supports OGS’s contributions to two key research projects: ATTRACTION (PRIN 2022): investigating changes in the Arctic Ocean over the last thousand years through observations, paleo-oceanography, and modeling. DIONE (PNRA):… Read more »
