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New kid in the global Ocean #BestPractices System - European #datapolicy as implementation of data policy and terms of use adopted by UNESCO Ocean in 2023 📃 🌐 🌊 We have just released it today in the OBPS - repository of community practices in ocean research, applications, and data and information management coordinated by Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) & UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE, under CC BY license and available to all: https://lnkd.in/eVbmfCzf In recent years, several international organizations have revised their data policies to emphasize the importance of timely and unrestricted exchange of #oceanographic and #meteorological #data. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) - UNESCO Ocean, European Open Data Directive - European Commission, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), and Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) have all adopted new policies aimed at promoting open access to essential environmental data. These policies prioritize the free exchange of core data to facilitate scientific research and informed decision-making regarding #ocean and #climate-related issues. At #EuroGOOS, we have introduced a European policy that mandates our member organizations to openly share core ocean data in accordance with the #FAIR principles and transparent licensing agreements. This commitment encompasses essential physical and biogeochemical ocean variables (#EOVs) required for the Copernicus Marine Service, EuroGOOS Regional Operational Oceanographic Systems (ROOS), including coastal services, as well as the services delivered by European Marine Observation and Data Network EMODnet. Thierry Carval Antonio Novellino Simona Simoncelli Vicente Fernandez Juan Gabriel Fernández Pineda Julien Mader Gorringe Patrick Kate Collingridge Begoña Pérez Gómez Victor Turpin Alan Berry Dick Schaap Peter Thijsse Alessandra Giorgetti Neil Holdsworth Blue-Cloud 2026

🌊 JPI Oceans Underwater Noise mid-term meeting! The mid-term review meeting for the #UnderwaterNoise Joint Action projects, hosted by the University of Padua, is in full swing! This collaboration brings together Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Spain, alongside BANOS, BlueMed, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and the UN Ocean Decade. The joint call launched to fund these projects was the first UN Ocean Decade focused contribution and implementing activity by JPI Oceans, in its role as Decade Implementing Partner for Europe. This meeting aims to: 1️⃣ Evaluate #Progress 2️⃣ Strengthen #Collaboration 3️⃣ Plan Impactful #Dissemination and #Engagement The projects include: 🔹 #ORCHESTRA | ecOsystem Responses to Constant offsHorE Sound specTRA 🔹 #DeuteroNoise | Characterization of maritime noise in different European basins and its impact on ecological relevant deuterostome invertebrates 🔹DIAPHONIA | DIagnostic framework to Assess and Predict tHe impact Of underwater NoIse on mArine species 🔹 #SONORA | Filling the gap: Thresholds assessment and impact beyond acoustic pressure level linked to emerging blue-growth activities 🔹 #PUREWIND | Impact of sound on marine ecosystems from offshore wind energy generation Stay tuned for more updates as the mid-term meeting unfolds!

The ocean is a complex dynamical system with high variation across many time and space scales. Capturing all this change with sufficient resolution is key to a deep understanding of ocean, weather, and climate processes. While temporal resolution is great nowadays, getting sufficient spatial resolution is still a major challenge. Until recently, only major research initiatives and governments had the capacity to operate large marine sensor networks. Now a growing number of research and commercial projects are deploying networks of marine sensing systems. These networks enable unprecedented spatial data density, without the huge financial resources normally associated with such projects. Even modest research grants can be enough. Sofar's white paper below provides an in-depth look at a few of these projects. https://lnkd.in/gijDpm3F

"#NOAA's National Center for Environmental Information (#NCEI) provides environmental data, products, and services covering the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun to drive resilience, prosperity, and equity for current and future generations... A tenacious and trusted leader in environmental information for a rapidly changing world with a focus on driving lasting good across our partnerships, our economy, around the U.S and the world. NCEI data helps businesses and organizations across sectors operate more efficiently, safely, environmentally, and economically. The NCEI archive and backup copy contains more than 60 petabytes of data. NCEI data and products help decision makers address specific challenges and use cases in a variety of societal sectors. Story maps transform NCEI data and products into a visual narrative by combining custom maps with storytelling."

🌊With the European Maritime Day behind us, let's take a closer look at some of the marine data initiatives put forward by the European Commission to advance the collective knowledge base on the Ocean. 🛰️📡 In this op-ed, our Head of Markets & Services Laurence Crosnier explores the strengthened synergy between the Copernicus Marine Service and EMODnet, highlighting their pivotal contribution to forging a unified marine data service landscape in Europe. This partnership is crucial for the successful development of the EDITO - European Digital Twin Ocean and the achievement of the EU's green priorities. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dyJanCwa #EMD2024 #EUDTO #OceanPrediction #OceanDecade

Our new data policy has been released in the global Ocean Best Practices System: https://lnkd.in/d6DUKsm2. This policy is the European implementation of the UNESCO-IOC Data Policy and Terms of Use adopted in 2023. It requires our members’ commitment to share core #oceandata openly according to the #FAIR principles and clear licences. By core in situ ocean data we mean, at least, the physical and biogeochemical Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) which are necessary for the Copernicus Marine_Service and the EuroGOOS Regional Operational Oceanographic Systems (ROOS), including coastal services, as well as the services delivered by the European Marine Observation and Data Network EMODnet. We will be promoting a wide use of this policy across Europe, among the EuroGOOS community and beyond!

Our #Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR) is now recognised as an action under the Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” Charter.   Not only does it act as a reference for the scientific community but it is also used as an assessment tool for major scientific and governmental entities.   This highlights the role of the #CopernicusMarine Service 🌊 in fulfilling the objectives of the Restore our Ocean and Waters initiative and providing essential data, such as sea surface temperature, sea level variations, and ocean currents, to scientists, the #BlueEconomy, decision-makers, and the public.   More about the Ocean State Report 👇 https://lnkd.in/eun3hyTq

💧🌍 Water is rapidly becoming an increasingly critical resource. Climate change, increasing populations and growing urbanisation and deforestation are all putting pressure on the globe’s water resources. WorldWater is a pioneering project that applies satellite image analyses and tools to offer accurate and detailed monitoring of surface water dynamics. WorldWater is funded by European Space Agency - ESA, and DHI´s partners in the project are Gisat, GeoVille Information Systems and Data Processing GmbH, DTU - Technical University of Denmark and GRID-Arendal. 🛰️📊 🌊The ultimate aim of the project is to enable decision-makers and river basin authorities to gain more accurate and detailed information about the development of vulnerable water bodies so that they can implement effective measures for water body management and protection. The partners recently met in Rome to discuss what’s next in mapping surface water dynamics from space. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/edtUD9m

VZJ Special Section on the 8th Galileo Conference - Update The special section of Vadose Zone Journal dedicated to the 8th Galileo Conference is making progress, and several submitted papers are already being evaluated. However, in response to requests from some authors for additional time to finalize their contributions, the submission deadline has been extended to June 15, 2024. For information on the GC8 Special Section, please visit the VZJ webpage provided below: https://lnkd.in/dwjN8_4j Contributions related to the topics of this section, but not presented at the conference, are also welcomed.

🌊🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟🌊   Marine Research is proud to announce our significant contributions to the EMODnet platform through multiple high-resolution seabed mapping projects (our organization details: https://lnkd.in/dc3jqdx3). 🌐📊 EMODnet (European Marine Observation and Data Network) is a pivotal initiative by the #EuropeanCommission aimed at centralizing and standardizing marine data for improved accessibility and utility. 🛰️🔬   📅 Our work has contributed to 5 essential projects since 2015. In collaboration with over 120 partner organizations and stakeholders, EMODnet aggregates data into Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) pan-European data layers.   EMODnet integrates data from diverse sources, making it accessible to researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. 🌍📈 This data supports a wide range of activities, from environmental monitoring and marine spatial planning to scientific research and sustainable development of marine resources. 🌿📉   Marine Research’s contributions to these projects have included providing high-quality bathymetric data covering large areas of the Romanian coastline, which is crucial for creating detailed maps of the seafloor. 🗺️🌊 These maps support various marine science and policy initiatives, helping to promote sustainable ocean management and protect marine ecosystems. 🐠🌿   Our collaboration with EMODnet exemplifies our commitment to advancing marine science and supporting sustainable ocean governance. 🌍🤝 Through our shared efforts, we aim to enhance our understanding of Europe’s marine environments and contribute to the global effort of preserving our oceans. 🌏💧   Join us as we celebrate these milestones and explore the exciting advancements we’re working on! 🎉🌊🛰️ See below the areas Marine Research has contributed to the project thus far.   #MarineResearch #EMODnet #SeabedMapping #OceanData #SustainableOceans #Bathymetry #MarineScience #OceanGovernance #MarineConservation #BlueEconomy #OceanMapping #MarineEcosystems #EnvironmentalMonitoring #ResearchAndInnovation #FutureOceans