EuroSea: Improving and Integrating European Ocean Observing and Forecasting Systems for Sustainable use of the Oceans
Ratnarajah, L. (2021). EuroSea: Improving and Integrating European Ocean Observing and Forecasting Systems for Sustainable use of the Oceans. EuroSea: Kiel. 55 pp.
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| Abstract |
This report maps the current state of the sustained ocean observing networks that monitor biological Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs), such as phytoplankton, microbes, zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, fish, birds, marine mammals, turtles, seagrass, macroalgae, hard coral and mangroves across Europe. To date, 363 marine monitoring programs have been identified across 29 European countries. This initial inventory of the sustained biological ocean observing system across Europe, will be developed into an online tool and the networks strengthened through action in EuroSea. Based on the monitoring programs identified, a workshop will be organised in 2021 to develop observation strategies, data sharing practices, and best practices and standards to strengthen and develop these vital ocean observing networks. |
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