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10 July, 2026

Report of the Pacific Region Panel Workshop on Pacific Atmospheric Teleconnections in a Warming Climate and Tropical Pacific Biogeochemical – Physical Interactions is available online

The Pacific Region Panel (PRP) Workshop on Pacific Atmospheric Teleconnections in a Warming Climate (PATAC) and Tropical Pacific Biogeochemical–Physical Interactions (BGC-PI) was held on May 21-22, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Learn more about this event by checking a summary of the workshop, discussions and further …

10 July, 2026

2026 Open Call for New Members of CLIVAR Panels and SSG

The call for nominations to the CLIVAR panels and Scientific Steering Group (SSG) is now open, with appointment starting in January 2027 and January 2028 respectively. Nominations can be submitted online via the nomination form, deadline for the submission is 16 August 2026 23:59 UTC. Detailed information …

7 July, 2026

Call for evidence: Horizon Europe – European Partnerships to be implemented as joint undertakings

To strengthen the impact of European Partnerships, the Horizon Europe 2028-2034 proposal suggests streamlining implementation modes and using a portfolio approach to identify a limited set of coherent partnerships, with objectives closely aligned with the European Competitiveness Fund. Under this initiative, some European Partnerships will be …

5 July, 2026

Survey: Study on competitiveness of EU Ocean observation technologies

You are invited to take part in a European Commission (DG MARE and CINEA) study on the competitiveness of the EU ocean observation technologies. The survey targets organisation, which develop or provide ocean observation technologies or services and the objective is to understand the sector’s structure, performance, and challenges in comparison with …

5 July, 2026

What’s Happening in Antarctica?

In the latest episode from the podcast Why We Care, French researcher and activist Anne-Sophie Roux shares insights from a recent expedition to Antarctica and discusses a new international campaign to strengthen protection for the Southern Ocean. The episode explores why Antarctica is so vital …

5 July, 2026

Cold Blob in the Ocean

A patch of unusually cold water in the North Atlantic, known as the “cold blob,” may be a sign that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening. New research suggests the cooling is driven by reduced ocean heat transport rather than atmospheric changes, raising …

5 July, 2026

The Return of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

After disappearing from the Channel Islands for decades, Atlantic bluefin tuna have made a remarkable return, offering one of the most encouraging marine conservation stories in recent years. Once driven to the brink by overfishing, the species has recovered following tighter international management, with large …

1 July, 2026

Public Consultation – European Ocean Act

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the European Ocean Act, a landmark process shaping EU ocean governance across ocean health, the blue economy, research, and international leadership. Open to all stakeholders. EuroMarine encourages members to respond. More information. via EU Have any …

29 June, 2026

Bringing Leopard Sharks Back From the Brink of Extinction

In Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, home to some of the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs, efforts are underway to restore a missing predator. The Indo-Pacific leopard shark was driven to near extinction by the shark-finning industry, leaving it absent from reefs where it once thrived. Through …

29 June, 2026

Deep-Sea Observatory Saved

The Trump administration has reversed plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative following strong opposition. The National Science Foundation will continue operating and maintaining the system while seeking input on its future. The network’s hundreds of sensors provide critical data on ocean conditions, climate change, …

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