EMODnet experts were on the ground in force at the EGU 2026 General Assembly in Vienna (3–8 May), with presentations spanning Geology, Chemistry, Bathymetry thematics and with experts from EMODnet’s Central Portal and Secretariat also showcasing EMODnet’s latest contributions to the EDITO booth showcasing the capabilities of Europe's Digital Twin Ocean.
In 2025, as part of EMODnet Seabed Habitats Phase 5, an updated version of the Seabed Habitats flagship product EUSeaMap was published. Since 2023, this has extended to the Caribbean Region. Progress on the CaribbeanSeaMap has been constrained by access to data and limited stakeholder engagement, affecting data discovery and integration. To address this, EMODnet Seabed Habitats delivered a workshop in Anguilla (22–24 April 2026) bringing together researchers, regional authorities and…
May 2026 marked an impactful month for EMODnet, with active participation in multiple ocean observation, marine and maritime events in Cyprus marking the nation’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Riding the Wave event marked a milestone in the European Ocean Research and Innovation Agenda with EMODnet presenting its digital ocean (data) service for the Ocean Pact. EMODnet’s then joined the EuroGOOS community for its 11th International Conference with discussions focusing on…
A new suite of four R tutorials helps users access and analyse EMODnet geospatial data. Built around the EMODnet R packages, the tutorials guide users through data discovery, retrieval and integration workflows using OGC Web Feature Services (WFS) and Web Coverage Services (WCS) for both vector and raster data. Practical examples show how EMODnet datasets can be combined with external sources, while an introductory tutorial explains key geospatial concepts and supports reproducible workflows.
The full EMODnet Chemistry partnership convened on 28-29 April in Trieste, Italy, for the second edition of the training course for data providers. Experienced data stewards explained to new staff members of institutions with contractual obligations to provide data to EMODnet Chemistry how to ensure compliance with project standards and procedures using specific tools and guidelines. The first edition was organised in 2024, and its success motivated the EMODnet Chemistry coordinators to confirm…
Data interoperability and quality are key themes highlighting EMODnet Chemistry's contribution to the 2026 edition of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly. OGS, which coordinates the project, explained how the use of standardised vocabularies supports data interoperability, findability, and reuse. The main vocabularies in use were presented, along with recent changes aimed at improving EU marine data management and supporting alignment with other EU frameworks. The Institute…
EMODnet Biology will organise a three-day Data Management training workshop for Black Sea data providers from 28 to 30 October 2026 in Constanța, Romania. The course will focus on preparing and standardising marine biological datasets using Darwin Core, supporting their publication in EMODnet Biology. Researchers and data managers are invited to bring their own datasets and contribute to improving data availability for the Black Sea region.
EMODnet Biology continues to improve access to marine biodiversity data by introducing a change that allows users to include taxa absences in their data downloads.
Joana Beja, senior scientific data officer at the Flanders Marine Institute Data Centre (VLIZ) and coordinator of EMODnet Biology, has joined the Biodiversity Meets Data (BMD) project’s External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB). Her involvement brings extensive expertise in marine biodiversity data and the European landscape to the BMD project and further strengthens its collaborative efforts.
From 13 to 18 April, the EMODnet Geology-Caribbean Workshop took place in the cities of Santa Marta and Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, organised by the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME, CSIC), the Association of Ibero-American Geological and Mining Services (ASGMI) and the Geological Service of Colombia. Representatives of eight geological services attended the workshop, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Dominican Republic, and ASGMI.
