Behind EMODnet’s harmonised marine data offer lies a continuous effort to ensure that data, products and tools work together as one coherent system. This is the role of the EMODnet Technical Working Group (TWG): a forum where technical experts from across the EMODnet partnership come together to coordinate development, address shared challenges and guide the evolution of the infrastructure while ensuring optimal user-friendliness.
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 23 September 2025, EMODnet hosted an online workshop, “EMODnet Marine Knowledge for Non-Governmental Organisations” in collaboration with the European Commission’s DG MARE. The event brought together experts from EMODnet and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working in the ocean domain from across Europe at local, National, regional, European and global levels.
EMODnet showcased its global impact with the ocean community during the OOS Congress 2025 in Nice, France. From showcasing the innovative EDITO platform to unveiling groundbreaking marine data and science advancements, EMODnet’s presence underscored its pivotal role in the global ocean data ecosystem.
On April 7-8, 2025, the EMODnet Steering Committee held its 22nd meeting online. The open session included key updates on EMODnet’s 2025 initiatives, such as global and European partnerships, and updates to the Portal and from the EMODnet thematics. The closed session focused on targeted discussions on operational plans, including communication and user and stakeholder engagement.
The EMODnet service is proud to announce that its Data Ingestion service has been integrated into the EMODnet Portal! The migration of this EMODnet component to the Europa domain is a major milestone for EMODnet, with Ingestion joining the seven thematics in the EMODnet one-stop data and services portal. The core functionalities of EMODnet Data Ingestion services remain the same but are now combined and integrated with the other EMODnet services, making it even easier for potential data…
Many EMODnet experts attended the International Ocean Data Conference (IODC III), held on 10–11 March 2025 at INVEMAR in Santa Marta, Colombia. This event brought together global marine data actors to advance open, FAIR, and interoperable ocean data systems with thematic session on marine biodiversity data, capacity building and the global ocean data ecosystem. Check out the EMODnet and wider posters, presentations and highlights online!
The 2024 release of the EMODnet Bathymetry Digital Terrain Model (DTM) marks a significant step forward in advancing our understanding of the marine environment. Supported by the European Commission and the EMODnet Bathymetry consortium, this latest version reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, accessible marine data. This release benefits from substantial enhancements, made possible by the valuable input of our broad network of collaborators, contributors, and experts. The…
In February 2025, Athanasia (Sissy) Iona, Head of the Hellenic National Oceanographic Data Centre and EMODnet Data Ingestion Scientific Coordinator presented the pollutant maps in the EMODnet Map Viewer to the EMODnet Chemistry Board of experts on the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). She highlighted the recent improvements and new visualisations. EMODnet Chemistry has been interacting with stakeholders involved in the Regional Seas Conventions and the MSFD since its launch in 2009…
