A diverse delegation of EMODnet experts attended the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 between 23-27 February in Glasgow, with presentations and inputs spanning the Central Portal, thematics, data ingestion, and the Secretariat. Topics spanned ocean observations to data and users, from EMODnet's central role as a regional (European) ocean data service for the UN Ocean Decade to the latest thematic innovations in marine data and data products and EMODnet's pivotal role in shaping a resilient,…
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’s Biology experts, in collaboration with MedOBIS, have advanced open data and actionable information on seafloor (benthic) biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. The dataset and related publication focus on “Bathymetric distribution and temporal trends of macrobenthic communities of the continental shelf of Heraklion Bay (Crete-Greece)”, filling crucial gaps in existing knowledge for the Mediterranean Sea which is characterised as a hot spot of biodiversity and climate change impacts on…
Following its February 2026 Working Group meeting in Rome, Italy EMODnet Geology is advancing the next phase of its Submerged Landscapes initiative, which now brings together a growing pan-European inventory of more than 40,000 mapped features, including archaeological sites, palaeocoastlines, submerged forests and glacial landforms and more. EMODnet’s harmonised, interoperable offer for submerged landscapes is already used to support evidence-based planning, protection of underwater cultural…
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.
