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The Copernicus Marine Service
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The #CopernicusMarine Service, implemented by Mercator Ocean International on behalf of the European Commission, provides data & forecasting services for marine applications and coordinates the #CopernicusCoastalHub and #CopernicusArcticHub.
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Hello,@bsky.app! Many of our followers are already here, and we are excited to join the community

Not familiar with us? We are the #CopernicusMarine Service, one of the six #Copernicus services

We provide free, open #MarineData to support scientific innovation & help protect our oceans 🌊
#DYK that on 2⃣5⃣ February, the #Antarctic sea ice reached its minimum extent for the year, at 1.87 million km²❓

This represents the seventh-lowest minimum extent ever recorded 🧊

Read more 👇
marine.copernicus.eu...
March 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#DYK that global ocean surface pH has been continuously decreasing over the past 3⃣9⃣ years❓

This phenomenon is known as ocean acidification, which poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems

Explore @wmo-global.bsky.social's 2024 #StateOfClimate Report for more 👇
wmo.int/publication-...
March 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Dive into the INSPIRE area of the #EUDigitalOceanPavilion at #UNOC3 this June❗️

Join us for TEDx-style talks highlighting:
🔹5⃣ themes: marine biodiversity, marine pollution, rising sea levels, ocean warming, & coastal challenges
🔹The 🇪🇺's contributions to global ocean & biodiversity policies
March 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#DYK that the rate of ocean warming 🌡️ from 2005-2024 was more than double the rate from 1960-2005❓

Global heat content has set new records every year for the past 8⃣ years

Read more in the @WMO #StateOfClimate Report 👇
wmo.int/publication-...
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌊 Happy #WorldWaterDay! 🌊

The ocean regulates our climate, supports biodiversity, and sustains life.

#CopernicusMarine provides #OpenData on:
⚪ Sea ice
🟢 Ocean biogeochemistry
🔵 Sea surface temperature & more

This data is key to supporting sustainable ocean management worldwide
March 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🌎 #Glaciers are melting, and sea levels are rising. What can we do? 🏔️🌊

As part of the International Year of Glacier Preservation, PROTECT with @oceaniceeu.bsky.social and CoCliCo highlight 🔟 urgent findings on #glaciers & #SeaLevelRise

🔗 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

#Glaciers2025
March 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Climate change is hitting the poles hardest, bringing new challenges for maritime operators, local communities, and ecosystems. With #EUSpace, Europe tackles these challenges, creating policies and tools to fight #ClimateChange in the Arctic. #WorldGlaciersDay

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQLn...
#EUSpace and the Arctic: Short Documentary
YouTube video by EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA)
www.youtube.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#CopernicusMarine 4 #LAC

#DYK the #Amazon River is the largest river by discharge volume globally❓

As it flows into the #AtlanticOcean, it carries vast amounts of nutrients & organic matter, influencing the surrounding marine environment

⬇️ #Dataviz showing water in the Amazon River Estuary
March 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#DYK that the 3⃣rd #CopernicusMarine User Feedback Report was recently published❓

It presents insights gathered from users across various sectors to better understand their needs and identify areas for improvement 🌊

Explore it now 👇
marine.copernicus.eu/news/coperni...
March 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Découvrez le 2ème épisode de la série "Simuler l'océan : un modèle à suivre !" de L'Esprit sorcier TV en partenariat avec ‪l'Inria ‬!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9QR...
Et si les modèles numériques déraillent ?
YouTube video by L'Esprit Sorcier TV
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Yesterday in Brussels, we met with Costas Kadis, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.

We discussed our clear common priorities – ensuring a zero tolerance approach on tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and ensuring the EU maintains and builds on its global ocean leadership.
March 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Join me tomorrow at the #CopernicusMarine #dataviz webinar with experts on ocean data, open source tools, 3D maps and more: lnkd.in/ezwCves9
The webinar will also provide you with an opportunity to present your ocean-themed work at the United Nations Ocean Conference #UNOC3 in #Nice 🇫🇷 this June!
March 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#CopernicusMarine 4 #LAC

#DYK❓ Sea Level Anomalies (SLA) can help to detect variations in ocean temperature, winds, & currents, providing insights for climate monitoring & ocean forecasting

🔽 SLAs on 24 Nov. 2024 in Latin America & the Caribbean, visualised using our #OpenData
March 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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📢 #MercatorOcean Marine Heatwave (#MHW) Bulletin

The latest 10-day forecast indicates:

➡️ Weakening MHW in the #Mediterranean basin

➡️ Strengthening MHW west of the #GulfOfGuinea

➡️ Persisting MHW east of #Madagascar

Read more: www.mercator-ocean.eu/en/mhw-bulle...
March 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📢 Save the date for our new #CopernicusMarine webinar series for beginners❗️

This 3⃣-day event will focus on:
🔹Exploring our tools 🌊
🔹Accessing our #OpenData 🗺️
🔹Using marine data in Jupyter Notebooks 📊

📅 1, 15, & 29 April
📍 Online

Learn more 👇
events.marine.copernicus.eu/copernicus-m...
March 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We have just released the replays and presentations of our first 2⃣ #dataviz workshops❗️

If you missed the workshops or would like to brush up on your data visualisation skills, you can watch the recordings for more details 📊 at👇
events.marine.copern...
March 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#DYK that #CopernicusMarine data contributes to the UN Ocean Decade Goals❓

By providing global #OceanData, we help improve ocean monitoring & forecasting capabilities to address the 10 Ocean Decade Goals

Read more 👇
marine.copernicus.eu...
March 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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📢 Mercator Ocean International makes waves on BlueSky!

Great to connect with many of our partners on this platform! But for those who don't know about our organization, we are happy to provide a short intro ⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Only 1⃣ week to go until the final #CopernicusMarine #dataviz webinar❗️

Join us to have the opportunity to showcase your #dataviz at the United Nations Ocean 🌊 Conference (#UNOC3) in #Nice 🇫🇷 this June

Register now at 👇
events.marine.copern...
March 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#CopernicusMarine 4 #LAC

#DYK that chlorophyll-a concentration is a key indicator for monitoring algal blooms❓

High chlorophyll-a levels 🌱 signal concentrations of phytoplankton, which can lead to algal blooms

⬇️ #Dataviz of high chlorophyll-a levels in the Rio de la Plata estuary on 7 Feb.
March 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A new Call for Tender has just been published as part of our National Collaboration Programme❗️

Objectives:
🔹Supporting marine policymaking across Member States
🔹Creating innovative solutions for #coastal monitoring using #CopernicusMarine products
🔹& more

marine.copernicus.eu/news/call-te...
March 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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The slow growth of a large sand spit as it intrudes into Melbourne's Altona Beach, captured by #Sentinel2 🛰️

This spit has been moving towards Altona for about 25 years now, averaging 50 metres of growth per year since 2000. It's now over 1.3 km long with no sign of slowing down!
March 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
#DYK that #CopernicusMarine products can be used for ocean energy research or project development❓

Last year, @OceanenergyEU & Mercator Ocean co-hosted a webinar demonstrating the practical applications of our services in #OceanEnergy activities 🌊

Watch the replay 👇
www.oceanenergy-euro...
March 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Visit the European Digital Ocean Pavilion at #UNOC3 in #Nice 🇫🇷 from 28 May to 15 June!

Join us at the Pavilion to discover how the 🇪🇺 is advancing ocean science & contributing to a sustainable #BlueEconomy 🌊

Learn more about what we have planned👇
marine.copernicus.eu/news/europea...
March 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🚨 1 day left before the 2⃣nd day of our #dataviz workshop begins❗️

Join us to learn how to harness marine data tools to create striking visualisations and explore marine phenomena using #OceanData 🌊

🔗 events.marine.copern...
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM