9 November 2026
Data collected beneath the ocean surface helps forecasters predict the weather up to ten days ahead. That is the conclusion of a new study by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
5 November 2026
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) has released its 2026 Status Report, providing an overview of the progress, challenges, and priorities for strengthening sustained ocean observations worldwide.
2 November 2026
EuroGOOS is pleased to announce the publication of the Proceedings of the 11th EuroGOOS International Conference, held from 18 to 20 May 2026 in Larnaca, Cyprus, under the theme Stronger Together.
29 October 2026
The call for workshops for European Maritime Day (EMD) 2027, taking place in Santander, Spain, is now open! The European Commission invites organisations and stakeholders to submit workshop proposals that contribute to discussions on key maritime topics and strengthen collaboration across Europe.
The deadline for submitting proposals for Individual Sessions (Pre-Conference Special Events) and Conference Side Events at the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference has been extended to 22 November 2026.
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) published a new special report on 26 October 2026 examining the effectiveness of marine protected areas across the European Union and assessing progress towards the EU's 2030 marine biodiversity objectives.
26 October 2026
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and the Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission (BSHC) have formalised a new partnership to strengthen regional cooperation and advance global ocean mapping efforts.
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.
20 October 2026
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.
The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) is inviting contributions to the public review of its Status Report and High-Priority Action Plan.
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.
