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Navigating Arctic waters poses significant challenges due to the presence of sea ice and icebergs. While forecasts for sea ice are available through the Copernicus Marine and Climate Change Services, information about icebergs is limited, only derived-satellite observations are provided…

The international community grapples with the reality of planetary warming, a phenomenon whose far-reaching implications are notably borne heavily by the Ocean, exerting profound impacts on both the environment and humanity at large. But where does the excess heat from…

In July 2023, Mercator Ocean International (MOi) became Observer of the OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic. The OSPAR Convention, governed by the OSPAR Commission, works to address environmental issues affecting the North-East…

An El Niño event has been underway since spring 2023. Conditions have been gaining strength, and as of mid-November, these are still observed in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The evolution of El Niño remains uncertain, but it is likely that…

In the vibrant city of Tangier, Morocco, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the inaugural Blue Africa Summit took place on November 16th and 17th, 2023. Organised under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI, the…

The Copernicus Arctic and Coastal Hubs have been launched at the occasion of the EU Space Week on 6-8 November 2023 in Seville, Spain. The two hubs will respectively represent open entry points aggregating Copernicus data on the Arctic Region…