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The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have presented a new EU Arctic Strategy, setting out priorities to address growing climate, security and economic challenges in the region.

Applications are open for the EU4Ocean Grants 2026, offering three grants of €12,000 each to support innovative ocean literacy projects that foster intergenerational collaboration, blue skills and career opportunities in the blue economy. The deadline to apply is 23 October 2026.

Have your say on the future of ocean and climate observing! Two opportunities are open for the ocean observing community to share their expertise and help shape priorities for European ocean observing coordination and global climate observations. Discover how to contribute and make your voice heard.

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) has published a new brief, “Key recommendations to expand ocean observing and fill critical gaps in the Global Ocean Observing System”, highlighting priority gaps in ocean observations and supporting efforts to strengthen the global observing system.

The 2027 Ocean Decade Conference, taking place from 7 to 9 April 2027 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has officially opened its calls for Individual Sessions and Conference Side Events.

EuroGOOS has submitted input to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) consultation on future ocean observing priorities, highlighting the importance of sustained, internationally coordinated, and interoperable ocean observing.

The 10th edition of the Copernicus Marine Ocean State Report (OSR10) has been released, providing the latest scientific assessment of the state and ongoing changes of the global ocean and European regional seas.

UPDATE | 30 September 2026 EuroGOOS, on behalf of a prospective European consortium, is inviting expressions of interest from experienced individuals or organisations to coordinate and manage the development of Part B of a major Horizon Europe proposal focused on strengthening Europe’s contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS).

A significant step forward for OceanEye and the global ocean observing community has been announced as part of the European Commission’s latest amendment to the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027.

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is inviting applications for the position of Vice Chair Data & Information within its Observations Coordination Group (OCG). The deadline for applications is 12 October 2026.

The Copernicus In Situ Strategy 2028–2034 has been released, setting the direction for the evolution of the In Situ Component through the next Multiannual Financial Framework and towards Copernicus 3.0.

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.