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Nominations for the EuroGOOS Kostas Nittis Award are open until 31 January 2021
The Kostas Nittis Award is offered annually to marine Master of Science/PhD students under age 30 who can demonstrate outstanding achievements in the fields of climate change, marine safety, ecosystem and ocean health, or operational oceanography. The winner will receive the Kostas Nittis Medal and an accompanying grant of € 3,000, which can be used for attending scientific conferences and publishing research articles in open science journals. EuroGOOS members are invited to nominate candidates until 31 January 2021. Please share this announcement widely with those who may be interested.
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1st EOOS Technology Forum
On 13 October 2020, the 1st EOOS Technology Forum brought together 77 participants from 11 European countries, the United States, Canada, and Argentina to discuss technological innovation in ocean observing, exchange best practices, and explore new opportunities for public-private collaboration. The forum created a much-needed platform through which marine instrument manufacturers, technicians, technologists and scientists could share information, raise important questions, and build synergies. The event was organized by EuroGOOS through its Technology Plan Working Group and was hosted virtually by SeaTechWeek. Discover the event’s summary, presentations, and video recordings on the EOOS website.
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Bringing ocean literacy to Trieste NEXT Science Festival
On 23-27 September, the Italian National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS), member of EuroGOOS and the EuroGOOS Ocean Literacy Network, participated in the Trieste NEXT Science Festival. The science festival serves as a hub for innovation and a springboard for new ideas on how science and technology can address key societal challenges. Under this year's theme, ‘Science for the Planet: 100 proposals for future life’, the OGS Ocean Literacy Group offered the public the opportunity to explore our individual and collective impact on the ocean as well as its influence on our daily lives. The group also encouraged young people to make responsible and informed decisions regarding the ocean. Read more here.
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New dates for the EuroGOOS International Conference, 5-6 May 2021
The 9th edition of the EuroGOOS International Conference will bring together a wide range of implementers and users of operational oceanography products and services to discuss the latest advancements in ocean monitoring and forecasting, and identify new science and technology priorities. During the two-day event, participants will have the opportunity to exchange information, connect with fellow professionals, and explore how ocean observing and data initiatives can be better integrated at a global level to meet pressing societal demands.The event is foreseen to take place in Brest, France, hosted by Ifremer and SHOM. Check out the EuroGOOS website for regular updates.
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BOOS Annual Meeting: 4-6 November 2020
The BOOS Annual Meeting will take place virtually on 4-6 November 2020. Spanning three days, this year’s meeting will include a discussion on the BOOS project cooperation and online communication, a scientific workshop, and a BOOS business meeting. Read more.
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MONGOOS Annual Meeting and Workshop: New ocean observation approaches for a blue Mediterranean Sea
The General Assembly of the MONGOOS will take place online on 26 November. A two-day workshop will be organized prior to the General Assembly on 24-25 November to discuss new advances in the development of physical and biogeochemical sensors, multiple and interdisciplinary observing systems, data mining, numerical assimilation, and artificial intelligence in the Mediterranean Sea for a sustainable Blue Economy. The agenda of the event is available here. Registration is open until 20 November.
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Webinar: Introducing a Marine Arctic Data Portal
EuroGOOS, together with EMODnet, CMEMS INSTAC, and the Copernicus In Situ Coordination Group will launch a Marine Arctic Data Portal on 27 November 2020. The initiative aims to provide free and easily accessible marine Arctic in-situ data, support European data infrastructures, facilitate access to existing data across various projects, and capture the current state of observing system platforms in the Arctic. Learn more about the event and click here to register.
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Programme released for the EuroSea 1st anniversary webinar: 20 November 2020, updated times: 15:00-17:00 CET
EuroSea helps stakeholders co-design European ocean observing and forecasting services and products that deliver information and support decision-making in the areas of climate, coastal and maritime activities, and ocean health. EuroSea is a flagship European Union project supporting the implementation of the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative. This first large stakeholder webinar will bring together the EuroSea funders and implementers along with related European and global initiatives to discuss progress and look forward to a lasting legacy. The EuroGOOS Office as well as many members, Task Teams, and ROOS, are involved in EuroSea. Please help us spread the word about this event. More information is available here.
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1st EuroSea Tide Gauge Network Workshop
On 12-14 January 2021, the first EuroSea Tide Gauge Network Workshop will bring together the global tide gauge community to exchange information on recent activities and discuss ways to overcome challenges across different regions.The workshop is organized by the EuroGOOS Tide Gauge Task Team and hosted by EuroGOOS. Attendance is free and registration is open here. Read more.
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EuroGOOS Ferrybox and High Frequency Radar Task Team Workshops
On 23-25 March 2021, the 10th FerryBox Workshop and the High Frequency Radar Workshop will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden. The events will bring together the FerryBox and High Frequency Radar communities to exchange expertise, forge new links, and discuss synergies.The workshops are organized by the EuroGOOS FerryBox and High Frequency Radar Task Teams, in collaboration with the EuroSea project, JERICO-S3, and EMODnet, and will be hosted by SMHI. More information about registration and programme will be available on the EuroGOOS website before the end of 2020.
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