The Arctic Ocean Regional Alliance (ArORA) Task Team has launched a public consultation on its Draft Plan and Implementation Strategy , inviting input from the Arctic and wider ocean observing communities.
EuroGOOS and EOOS have recently submitted their responses to the Ocean Act Call for Evidence , contributing to the consultation process supporting the development of the European Ocean Act.
Our member, the Marine Institute (Ireland), is currently recruiting for two positions: a Physical Oceanographer (3-year post) and a Laboratory Analyst (Biogeochemistry). Application deadlines are 27 January and 13 February 2026.
The Polar Argo Workshop 2026 will take place in June 2026 and will focus on advances and future directions for Polar Argo observations and their role in monitoring high-latitude oceans. The call for abstracts is now open .
The EGU has this week launched a new publication, Earth Observation (EO), an open-access, two-stage journal with open and public peer review, following the model of other EGU journals, published by Copernicus Publications.
The initiative aims to strengthen European coordination in ocean observation, improve access to reliable marine data, and position the EU as a global leader in ocean knowledge and related technologies,
The call aims to develop innovative solutions to common challenges faced by EU Member States in the Atlantic and Black Sea , with proposals due by 15 April 2026 .
The treaty establishes a global framework to protect biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, which cover nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.
The contract will support the implementation of EU sea basin strategies in the Atlantic Ocean, Black Sea, Western Mediterranean and North Sea, providing tailored technical assistance to the European Commission, Member States and partner countries.
Seascape Belgium has launched a survey inviting the eDNA community—from sampling to publishing—to provide feedback on proposed recommendations for a more harmonised aquatic eDNA data ecosystem. The results will contribute to the eDNAqua-Plan Technical Blueprint and Roadmap , supporting the development of FAIR and interoperable eDNA data practices.
The European Ocean Act aims to strengthen and modernise maritime spatial planning as a strategic tool that serves and implements the European Ocean Pact’s priorities.
The feedback will support the preparation of a Joint Communication expected in Q3 2026, ensuring the policy remains fit to address evolving climatic, environmental and geopolitical challenges in the Arctic.
