Strategic Reseach Agenda for Oceans and Human Health Research in Europe, arising from the H2020 SOPHIE project
Recent Publications
A Strategic Research Agenda for Oceans and Human Health
EMB Annual Report 2019
The year 2019 was one of great achievements for the European Marine Board with several important events and publications such as the launch of our Flagship publication “Navigating the Future V” (NFV), and the organization of the EurOCEAN 2019 Conference. EMB also focused on the preparation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and the forthcoming Horizon Europe, which will both be of great influence to steer marine science further in the EU and beyond. Find out all about our activities in the EMB Annual Report 2019.
Next Generation European Research Vessels
This Policy Brief outlines why we need research vessels, noting the multiple roles they play in supporting marine science and ocean observing. It presents an overview of the current European fleet and its capabilities, and highlights the importance of transnational access within this context. It also briefly outlines the concerns around training for vessel crew, marine technicians and shore-based staff. It then presents the main recommendations of EMB Position Paper 25. This publication summarises the main messages and recommendations of the recent EMB Position Paper 25 on “Next Generation European Research Vessels: Current Status and Foreseeable Evolution”, which was produced in collaboration with the European Research Vessel Operators (ERVO) community.
Navigating the Future V: Recomendations for the Ocean Decade
The European Marine Board (EMB) Policy Brief No6 ‘Navigating the Future V: Recommendations for the Ocean Decade’ provides recommendations on the science needed to achieve the societal outcomes of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Next Generation European Research Vessels: Current Status and Foreseeable Evolution
EMB Position Paper 25 is a comprehensive look at the current research vessel fleet in Europe, updating the findings and recommendations of EMB Position Paper 10 from 2007 on “European Ocean Research Fleets - Towards a Common Strategy and Enhanced Use”. This publication is the result of a collaboration with the European Research Vessel Operators (ERVO) and presents an overview of the current fleet, its capabilities and equipment, and its management. It then looks to the future, highlighting what will be needed to ensure that the European fleet can continue to provide the same high level of support to science, in particular in specialized areas such as the deep-sea and Polar regions. It also goes beyond the fleet itself, to consider the training of fleet personnel, fleet management, and the role of research vessels in the wider context of ocean observations and the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS).
EurOCEAN 2019 conference report
The EurOCEAN 2019 conference is an official contribution to the preparatory phase of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). It is an important initial step from the European marine science community to prepare for the UN Ocean Decade and to ensure that it aligns with the EU Framework Programmes. The EurOCEAN 2019 conference report documents the contributions and discussions that took place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France on 11-12 June 2019. It also includes a brief summary with the main messages from the conference.
News
Launch of Strategic Research Agenda for Oceans and Human Health
Monday, 30 March 2020
Today is the launch of a new Strategic Research Agenda for Oceans and Human Health in Europe
EMB 7th Forum on Big Data in Marine Science - POSTPONED
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the 7th EMB Forum on Big Data in Marine Science is postponed to 23 October 2020. Join a webinar launching the new publication on Big Data in Marine Science on 29 April instead.
Launch of Policy Brief on European Research Vessels
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Today EMB launches Policy Brief No. 7 on “Next Generation European Research Vessels” (pdf) at the EUROFLEETS+ project meeting in Lisbon.
New EMB Young Ambassadors Announced
Friday, 28 February 2020
We are delighted to introduce our two new EMB Young Ambassadors! We can now announce that Natalija Dunić, a Post Doc from EMB Member the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) in Croatia, and Alessandro Cresci, a Post Doc at EMB Member the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) in Norway, have been selected! You can find out more about them here. We look forward to working with them.
EMB kick-off work on marine geohazards
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
On 10-11 February 2020, the EMB Working Group on marine geohazards and the blue economy held its kick-off meeting in Rome. The group will deliver a Future Science Brief highlighting the importance on increasing our knowledge on marine geohazards and the risks they can pose to current and future activities at sea and the population at the coast.
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Upcoming Events
Big Data in Marine Science Webinar
29 April 2020
This webinar will be the launch for the new EMB Future Science Brief on Big Data in Marine Science.
EMB Spring Plenary 2020
27 May 2020 to 28 May 2020
The European Marine Board Spring Plenary meeting will take place on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May 2020 and will be held online. The event was intended to be hosted by the University of Gothenburg but current circumstances mean this is not possible.