Highlights recent advances in marine microbial research and identifies ket priorities and needs for future European research.
Position Papers
A critical evaluation of current monitoring practices and assessment frameworks as well as mechanisms for including emerging chemicals of concern in monitoring programmes.
Marine biotechnology state of the art and its significant potential to contribute to scientific, societal and economic needs; and a concrete science policy strategy.
Research priorities and a work plan to achieve the objectives of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Joint EMB-ICES-EFARO publication
Addressing a complex problem of the effects of some ocean-based human activities on the marine mammals, who rely heavily on sound for communication and social organization.
Summary of capabilities of satellite RS methodologies and their weaknesses, and a set of recommendations to maximise their effectiveness in monitoring shelf sea ecosystems.
An overview of the climate change research challenges both at European and regional levels, and future research needs, in support of European climate change strategies and policies.
An inventory and description of the existing fleets, and recommendations on their enhanced use and management at pan-European level.
Strategic overview of marine research, priority recommendations and scientific challenges in the context of European science and societal needs.
Analysis of hydrodynamic modelling of coastal and shelf seas and data assimilation, illustrating the development effort needed to transform research tools into services for the many users of ocean space and resources.