EMODnet experts were at Digital Ocean Week, including the OceanEye high-level event and the 9th Copernicus Marine General Assembly, EMODnet's Head of Secretariat Kate Larkin spoke on a Panel with EC DG MARE, DG RTD, EEA, Copernicus Marine and EuroGOOS focused on in situ ocean observation and data services. She stressed the importance of diverse, integrated in situ ocean and coastal observations for society, and the unique role of the EMOD-network of experts in delivering this cross-thematic,…
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.
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…
Featured in the latest EMODnet Chemistry report, the scientific article, “An overview of the ocean data ecosystem”, highlights the contribution of EMODnet’s Chemistry thematic to the ocean data ecosystem, as a key component of the wider EMODnet service. The concept of a data ecosystem offers a useful framework for strengthening the weakest link in the data value chain: data management based on FAIR and TRUST principles. Read this article to learn more about the actors, organisations, and…
On 3–4 February 2026, EMODnet participated actively in the CS-MACH1 Marine Citizen Science (MSC) Data Network workshop held in Ostend (Belgium) and online. The workshop formally launched the Marine Citizen Science Data Network (MCSDN), bringing together over 350 citizen scientists, data experts, cost-effective technology developers and data users from across Europe and beyond to strengthen collaboration and accelerate FAIR marine data flows.
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…
