Mercator Ocean International

Center for world-wide ocean analyses & forecasting. Implements the European Union's @CopernicusEU #Marine Service (@CMEMS_EU) since November 2014

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Welcome, Greece! 🇬🇷

Greece has officially joined the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean 🌊

Read the full press release: https://t.co/yBL7oV2ykq

[Copernicus Marine @CMEMS_EU]

Ocean temperatures in 2026 have reached levels not previously observed in the satellite record. Marine heatwaves are intensifying across multiple regions.

On 30 June, @MercatorOcean scientists will present a mid-year assessment: sea-surface conditions, regional heatwaves and what the forecasts indicate.

Free and open to all. Register: https://t.co/V9ZcYJrwx1

#CopernicusMarine #OceanHeat #MarineHeatwave

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫!

We are looking for a contractor to develop stakeholder-driven use cases for @CMEMS_EU.

Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

Consult the full description of the offer and apply here 👉https://t.co/K5rMLJHJei

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

We are looking for a contractor to provide maintenance and operational support for the @CMEMS_EU PIT web tool.

Application Deadline: 16 Jul 2026 12:00 pm

Consult the full description of the offer and apply here 👉 https://t.co/aUaXjvL9Eb

[OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre @OceanPrediction]

For World Ocean Day 2026, we invited members of the OceanPrediction DCC African Seas Regional Team and OPERA Project to share their vision of a healthy, thriving ocean across their regions.

Hear from Fialho Nehema (Senior Researcher, Eduardo Mondlane University) !

[Copernicus Marine @CMEMS_EU]

Last month, @MercatorOcean hosted the Marine Data for Maritime Spatial Planning workshop in Brussels to demonstrate how #CopernicusMarine supports #MaritimeSpatialPlanning (MSP) by providing free, reliable, science-based ocean data.

You can now watch all of the presentations on demand on our dedicated playlist: https://t.co/UXgf83Mjgk

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

𝐍𝐞𝐰 @CMEMS_EU 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫!

Application Deadline: 20 𝐉𝐮𝐥 2026 12:00 𝐩𝐦

Consult the full description of the offer and apply here 👉 https://t.co/GPyzYaCHxa

[OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre @OceanPrediction]

On 17 June, OPERA/@MercatorOcean will co-host an Ocean Monitoring Masterclass in partnership with @Sote_Hub , a leading blue economy incubation hub and training centre in Mombasa and the @OceanDecadeECOP

Sign up today: https://t.co/4jF7i8OCEz

#oceanscience #ouroceanconference

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

The last session of the #AIOceanForum explored the topics of validation, benchmarking and ethics, with contributions pf scientists from @Inria, Mercator Ocean, @ECMWF and @AWI_Media.

#DigitalOceanWeek #AiforOcean

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

The second day of the #AIOceanForum opened with the fourth session, focusing on AI agents and new interfaces to access ocean knowledge.

#DigitalOceanWeek

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Session #3 of the #AIOceanForum gave startups and companies a stage to showcase practical AI applications for the ocean, from ship routing and offshore wind farms to preventing vessel–whale collisions.

#DigitalOceanWeek

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

From @NECCTON to BG4Sea, Session #2 of the #AIOceanForum at #DigitalOceanWeek explored how AI is advancing the observation and modelling of marine ecosystems.

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Session #1 of the #AIOceanForum focused on the transformative role of AI in ocean modelling, drawing on insights from representatives of research institutions & the industry.

Mercator Ocean presented GLONET, its neural network-based ocean forecasting system.

#DigitalOceanWeek

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

The current #AIOceanForum roundtable is exploring the integration of AI into Ocean Modelling.

The discussion brings together experts in oceanography and advanced technologies, bridging Earth observation and artificial intelligence.

#DigitalOceanWeek #AIforOcean

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

𝐃𝐚𝐲 1 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐈 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

Policymakers, scientists & tech leaders gather to explore AI for ocean observation & forecasting.

A full programme of keynotes, sessions, demos and networking awaits today.

#DigitalOceanWeek #AIforOcean

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

How do we achieve an Operational #OceanEye System?

The latest panel brought together representatives from Mercator Ocean, @esa, @eumetsat, @IocUnesco and @hcmr_ocean to explore the roles of satellite and in-situ observations.

#DigitalOceanWeek

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Representatives of the 3 signatory Member States of Mercator Ocean's IGO, France, Greece and Norway, just delivered their keynote addresses at the #DigitalOceanWeek #OceanEye event.

🇫🇷 @Cyril_Piquemal, @RPFranceUE
🇬🇷 @AlexandrosBoud1, @MinDigitalGr
🇳🇴@ThordMonsen, @NorwayEU

[Copernicus Marine @CMEMS_EU]

Day 1 highlights of the 9th Copernicus Marine General Assembly:

🌊 134,000 users
🌊 The launch of MyOcean Health
🌊 Arctic sea ice advances
🌊 A round table on #OceanEye, and more

Thank you to @MercatorOcean and all speakers.

Day 2 is underway: https://t.co/NK39OnCAsu

#CopernicusMarine #DigitalOceanWeek #EUDigitalTwinOcean #EUOceanPact

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

The High-Level Opening event is concluding with the announcement of the #DigitalOceanWeek events:

🔵@CMEMS_EU General Assembly, tomorrow June 9
🔵#OceanEye highlight event, June 10
🔵#AI Ocean Forum, 11 and 12 June

Thanks for following us today, and see you tomorrow!

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Hearing the perspectives of the ocean community is key to achieve successful ocean policies.

The latest panel explored the topics of blue economy competitiveness🔵, ocean health & climate ⚕️, maritime security & defence 🛡️, as well as coastal areas and islands 🏝️

[Mercator Ocean International @MercatorOcean]

Mercator Ocean's Marina Tonani illustrated Europe’s Digital Ocean System in action to the #DOW audience, showcasing the synergies between @edito_dto, @CMEMS_EU, @EMODnet and a growing ecosystem of community-built applications.