Today, EU-China collaborations on marine data and knowledge sharing took a new step forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) and the National Marine Data and Information Service (NMDIS) of China.
The EMODnet Secretariat is delighted to release EMODnet for business, the second video of a series of eight illustrating the fundamental role of EMODnet in society.
Seabed substrate harmonisation is done by reclassifying the diverse national data by using a modified Folk classification system. This EMODnet reclassification scheme includes at least five seabed substrate classes and is supported by European nature information system, EUNIS.
EMODnet Bathymetry is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of the EMODnet Bathymetry Digital Terrain Model (DTM). This improved DTM provides users with even greater resolution and coverage of bathymetry across European seas and beyond.
On 14 January 2021 at 17:00 CET, the EMODnet Secretariat and Scientix will be holding a webinar in English for teachers across Europe who wish to learn how they can use the Atlas for interdisciplinary teaching
Alan Edwards explains why EMODnet is vital to support policies that allow us to “sustainably use Europe’s marine resources whilst conserving them for future generations.”
The final report from the workshop “Marine Data to Support Aquaculture in the North Atlantic” that took place on 20-21 October 2020, is made publicy available on the Maritime Forum.
A study to determine how new technologies can increase effectiveness and efficiency of sensors and platforms used for EU’s ocean observation efforts. The survey will be open until mid-February 2021.
Ocean observation is essential for the knowledge base of the EU Green Deal. Data are collected by different authorities for different purposes. This initiative aims to achieve a common EU approach for measuring once and using the data for many purposes.