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Atlantic Seabed Mapping Workshop takes place as part of Galway Statement implementation (2 December, Dublin)

Sedlo NewToday, EMB attended a workshop on Atlantic Seabed Mapping at Dublin Castle to further discuss implementation of the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation, signed on 24 May 2013. The workshop was attended by international stakeholders from Europe, United States, Canada and Brazil representing policy, scientific and industry sectors from the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance. EMB vice-Chair and MEP, Ricardo SerrĂ£o Santos, highlighted the rich history of collaboration across the Atlantic, setting the science for a stakeholder discussion on priorities and mechanisms for a trans-Atlantic pilot initiative on Atlantic seabed mapping. Further topics included ways to align mapping and ocean observation efforts to provide the knowledge base for marine and maritime users and the knowledge gaps that are needed to improve global ocean circulation and next generation climate models. Picture features Sedlo seamount in the Northeast Atlantic.