Call for Abstracts – EGU 2026 Session OS2.5 (MonGOOS)

The Mediterranean Operational Network for the Global Ocean Observing System (MonGOOS) is pleased to promote and invite abstract submissions to Session OS2.5 at EGU 2026, taking place 3–8 May 2026 at the Austria Center Vienna and online.

This session is dedicated to showcasing multidisciplinary scientific advancements in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, with a particular emphasis on the pioneering contributions of Prof. Dr. Emin Özsoy of Middle East Technical University, Ankara (Turkey). Prof. Özsoy has played a seminal role in advancing the internationalization of observational and modeling frameworks for the Mediterranean, Marmara, and Black Seas, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of large-scale ocean circulation and strait dynamics.

The concept of the "Southern European Seas"—a term originally introduced by Prof. Özsoy—has since evolved into a focal region for integrated, interdisciplinary research spanning a broad spectrum of spatial and temporal scales. Investigations now range from high-frequency extreme meteo-oceanographic events to long-term climate projections, encompassing the continuum from open ocean to land-coast-river interfaces. Central to these efforts is the development and sustained operation of basin-scale observing systems, the incorporation of citizen science initiatives, state-of-the-art analysis and reanalysis systems, and the application of advanced data-driven and AI-based models for phenomena such as wave dynamics and sea-level variability. 

They invite contributions that address these innovative research directions within the Mediterranean, Marmara, and Black Seas. Submissions may include novel methodologies in physical and biogeochemical monitoring, advancements in ocean interdisciplinary modeling, understanding of the short and long-term variability and processes occurring in the Seas, developments in operational oceanography, and the creation of downstream applications and products.

Conveners

• Convener: Nadia Pinardi
• Co-conveners: Murat Gunduz, Adil Sözer, Vanessa Cardin, Marilaure Grégoire

Important Date

• Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET

Abstracts should be submitted via the official EGU submission system under Session OS2.5. To submit your abstract, please follow this link.

We warmly encourage partners working on the Mediterranean and Black Seas to contribute and join them in Vienna (and online) to discuss advances, challenges, and future directions for the Southern European Seas.