EUSeaMap is EMODnet's flagship broad-scale seabed habitat map, delivering harmonised habitat information across European seas, as well as parts of the Caribbean Sea and the Caspian Sea. Designed to support marine environmental assessments, maritime spatial planning, and ecosystem‑based management, EUSeaMap offers a consistent and policy‑relevant view of benthic habitats at a continental scale.
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.
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.
EMODnet Associated Partners including Fugro, Xeos by Satlink, Saildrone and Develogic played a visible role at Oceanology International (OI) 2026, held on 10-12 March in London. The event brought together leading ocean observation, technology companies with (digital) data services and organisations for three days of exhibitions, demonstrations and expert discussions. Head of Secretariat Kate Larkin spoke in two sessions on “Ocean intelligence: The role of geodata and AI” convened by Fugro and “…
EMODnet Chemistry has completed phase five and started the new phase. The Coordinator, OGS, Italy, notes they are honoured by the EMODnet (Chemistry) community’s steadfast support, which have made the exciting 2025 highlights and over 15 years of work possible. Since 2009, the core network of EMODnet Chemistry has improved the wealth of EMODnet services for accessing data on eutrophication, ocean acidification, contaminants, and marine litter. Over the years, the volume of data from various…
On 24 November 2025, the EMODnet Partner network — comprising 133 organisations from 33 countries — gathered in Brussels for the EMODnet Partner Jamboree meeting, ahead of the EMODnet Open Conference 2025. This community event brought together experts from EMODnet’s seven thematics — Biology, Bathymetry, Geology, Seabed Habitats, Chemistry, Physics, Human Activities, EMODnet Data Ingestion, Central Portal and Secretariat. The partner meetings included kick-off meeting of some thematics’ new…
On 29 September, the webinar with the EMODnet Chemistry Board of Experts on the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) was held online to showcase the new climatologies for parameters that enable scientists to assess the trophic state of marine waters. Since 2017, collecting feedback from experts is a powerful method that EMODnet Chemistry has used to fine-tune data products according to MSFD needs.
