EMODnet Physics continues to expand and consolidate its ocean observation network by integrating newly connected platforms and extended data streams, while maintaining long-term, continuous measurements across European seas and beyond. This update highlights both the diversity of observing platforms and the persistence of data collection, reflected in the number of days of recording — an indicator that received strong positive feedback from stakeholders at the recent EMODnet Conference.
EMODnet thematic Coordinators from Syke, Finalnd (Seabed Habitats) and VLIZ (Biology) are directly contributing to a new European Biodiversity Observation Coordination Centre (EBOCC) project which officially launched on 1 January 2026, holding its kick-off meeting on 11 February 2026. In the project, EMODnet will build on existing collaborations with the (marine and coastal) biodiversity observation and data actors, towards strengthened coordination also across domains, including beyond marine…
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…
The ASTRA project team met online on 20 January to coordinate upcoming steps for publishing new Black Sea biodiversity datasets on EMODnet Biology, supporting open and FAIR marine data accessibility in the region.
The project eDNA Expeditions Phase II, led by the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) will harness the power of environmental DNA to build a global biomolecular observatory for marine life.
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…
EMODnet is delighted to share further highlights from its recent Open Conference (OC) 2025, held on 25–26 November 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, including presentations photos and more. The OC brought together more than 450 participants from 33 countries on-site and online, with sessions showcasing EMODnet, the European Union’s in situ marine data service, and its essential role in delivering actionable marine data and knowledge for the European Ocean Pact. The event also launched the EMODnet…
The 2 year extension to Phase 5 of the EMODnet Seabed Habitats project commenced in September 2025 and will run for two years through to 2027. The project aims to build on the existing data libraries and products hosted on the EMODnet Portal.
