On Tuesday 23 February 2021 from 14:00 to 16:00 (CET) SEARICA, in cooperation with the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission and the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions is organising an online event to conclude the public consultation on Ocean Observation.

More information, registration details and programme via: http://www.searica.eu/2020-2024/events-2019-2024/searica-event-on-ocean-observation 

GEBCO, is a non profit organisaton functioning under the joint auspices of International Hydrographic Organization(IHO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) (of UNESCO).They are specialized in producing a range of bathymetric data sets and products.

GEBCO Symposium "Map the Gaps", is a one day event that brings together international experts to discuss innovative technologies and approaches on ocean floor mapping. EMODnet Bathymetry will participate in the GEBCO symposium by presentating the launch of their new Digital Terrain Model (DTM).

More information and programme: https://www.mapthegaps.org/symposium/

The Symposium is open acces, registration possible via: https://www.mapthegaps.org/register/

The 5th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will take place at the University of Auckland on the 13 – 16 December 2020.

Please follow the link for more information: https://www.wcmb2020.org/call-for-submissions/

Special symposia proposed for the 5th WCMB 2020 - OBIS celebrates 20 years. The power of integrated data

The All-Atlantic Ocean Research Forum provides a platform for diverse audiences (policy makers, researchers and academics, civil society representatives, entrepreneurs and youth) to engage in inspirational topics relating to the Atlantic Ocean. The Forum will focus on the progress of initiatives to support the implementation of the Belém and Galway statements and other topics including; skills for a changing Atlantic; Atlantic Ocean collaborative and data infrastructure; initiatives under the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Community, etc. The event will be hosted by South Africa's Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission.

More information: https://allatlanticocean.org/view/events/all-atlantic-ocean-research-forum 

Registration: https://allatlanticocean.com/forum_registration

CommOCEAN 2020 Conference aims to provide communication skills and inspiration to marine communicators across a range of experience levels. The Conference programme combines hands-on exercises in current science communication skills for disseminating ocean research and technology. The 4th conference is taking place online, hosted and organised by the Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN).

More information: https://commocean.org/

Oceanology international is the world's leading ocean technology marine science exhibition and conference. The conference and exhibition is of particular interest for those involved in exploration, monitoring, developing or protecting the world’s oceans from seabed to surface and beyond.​ The trade fair showcases the latest technologies from 500 global suppliers and market developments from across the ocean.

More information: https://www.oceanologyinternational.com/visit/why-visit/ (Online registration is still possible)

The AlgaEurope conference 2020 will be transformed to an online event due to the current developments around the Coronavirus. The deadline for the submitting the abstracts is extended until 27 September.

EMODnet Physics has developed a prototype data portal with advanced data services providing straightforward access to centrally-curated circumpolar datasets and metadata records. The portal is composed of a map interface displaying the spatial distribution of observing platforms and plotting tools for datasets. The open webinar will present the new portal to interested stakeholders.