On 16 June 2021, the EMODnet Secretariat organised an online workshop on the European Atlas of the Seas in the framework of the EMODnet Open Conference .
The interactive workshop provided participants with the opportunity to learn about the many different aspects of the Atlas, from the story behind map layers to how the Atlas can be used in education and ocean literacy.
The workshop was open to everyone and was free to attend.
Meet the speakers and the panelists in the pre-workshop presentation, consult the programme below and click on the hyperlinks to see the presentations made by the speakers or learn more about them or the organisation they work for.
PROGRAMME
Session 1: The European Atlas of the Seas – A window on the ocean, seas and coasts
14:00-14:05 Opening keynote
By Zoi Konstantinou, European Commission DG MARE
14:05-14:15 Why are the ocean, the seas and coasts so important to us?
By Easkey Britton , Surfer and Marine Social Scientist
14:15-14:30 Introduction to the European Atlas of the Seas: Dive in and explore your ocean!
By Nathalie Van Isacker, EMODnet Secretariat
14:30-14:55 Panel discussion: Discover the story behind the Atlas’ map layers!
Presentation by Tim Collart, EMODnet Secretariat
Panelists: Alessandro Pititto, COGEA ; Sheila García Martínez, Clara Becares & Josu Olaso Imaz, Bilbomatica
14:55-15:05 The European Atlas of the Seas and Ocean Literacy: engaging a general audience
By Agnès Lavergne and Maëlle Montier, Nausicaá
15:05-15:15 A dynamic interactive tool: How can you follow developments and learn more?
By Nathalie Van Isacker, EMODnet Secretariat
15:15-15:30 Speakers’ and panelists’ preferred maps, questions and closing of the first session
Session 2: The European Atlas of the Seas – A great educational tool
15:45-15:55 The Teachers’ Corner: How can you use the Atlas in the classroom?
By Nathalie Van Isacker, EMODnet Secretariat
15:55-16:05 Integrating the Atlas in schoolwork: teachers’ experiences and advice
By Patrícia Conceição, Direção-Geral de Política do Mar , Portugal
16:05-16:15 Joining the Network of European Blue Schools
By Vanessa Batista, Ciência Viva– ANCCT , Portugal
16:15-16:50 Panel discussion: From a passion for the ocean to a blue future
Ilda Carinhas and Rosário Félix, Vialonga School, Escola Azul
Maria João Amaro, Josefa de Óbidos School, Escola Azul
Vanessa Batista, Ciência Viva – ANCCT, Portugal
Christian Esteva Burgos, Youth4Ocean Forum, Clean Boating
Neus Figueras, Youth4Ocean Forum, I’m with Lorac
Farah Obaidullah - Ocean Advocate, Consultant & Founder Women4Oceans, Make Europe Blue
16:50-17:00 Speakers’ and panelists’ preferred maps, questions and closing of the second session
We thank all of the speakers and the panelists for sharing with great enthusiasm their passion for the Ocean, their motivation to work on ocean literacy, and information on their work and inspirational projects and initiatives.