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🌐In the new age of the Digital Twin of the Ocean, the need for best-practices in operational oceanography are even more important than ever. 🌊The eighth Ocean Best Practices System Workshop takes place this week offering insights and opportunities for productive dialogue. 📢OceanICU colleague Jaime Shutler (University of Exeter) will participate in the session → Recommended practices for skin temperature observations: a way towards high-quality air-sea interaction measurements.  📆October 17 at 5pm (CET)  3pm (UTC). ➡️Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/giZezNW7 ➡️Check out more on the program here: https://lnkd.in/ga-mpv-t #Webinar #LearningOpportunity #Register #Ocean #Research Ocean Best Practices System EDITO - European Digital Twin Ocean NORCE Norwegian Research Centre World Maritime University Marine Institute University of Washington University of Colorado University of Miami #BestPractices #EUGreenDeal #MissionOcean Horizon Europe

🌊 3rd CAS-EurASc Frontier Forum on Marine Science and Technology🌊 We are thrilled to announce the 3𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐀𝐒-𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐀𝐒𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, co-hosted by the EurASc European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) and the Earth Sciences Division of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This event will take place 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 18-19, 2024, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 8:30 𝐭𝐨 14:30 (𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓), bridging collaboration across China and Europe. The Forum offers a unique platform for marine scientists and engineers to share breakthrough research, exchange knowledge, and foster international collaboration. Co-chaired by Professors Paul Tréguer (University of Brest, France) and Jing Zhang (East China Normal University / Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China), the event will be 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜, welcoming anyone interested in the latest insights and advancements in marine science. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: - 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 1:Artificial Intelligence and Twin Oceans, chaired by Pierre Tandeo (IMT Atlantique, France) & Yang Du (SCSIO-CAS, China) - 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 2: Ocean Ecosystems and the Carbon Cycle, chaired by Yuntao Zhou (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China) & Louis Legendre (Sorbonne University, France) - 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 3: Coastal Oceans and Sustainability of Society, chaired by Qing He (CAS, China) & Anny Cazenave (CNES, France) - 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 4: Ocean Technology and Observations, chaired by Xinyuan Dia (Institute of Oceanology, CAS, China) & Hervé Claustre (IMEV-CNRS, France) Through interactive discussions and expert-led presentations, the Forum will address crucial areas for international collaboration and pave the way for a future research agenda in oceanography, focusing on topics from ocean ecosystems to technological advancements. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:   🔗 Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/dMs-wUYw   🆔 Meeting ID: 86410274649   🔑 Password: 651740  Don't miss this chance to engage with top marine scientists and explore the critical issues shaping the future of marine science and technology! 🌐🌊 #MarineScience #Oceanography #Innovation #CAS #EurASc #Research #InternationalCollaboration

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🎄✨ Day 12 of RBR's 12 Days of Christmas – Investigating New Depths 🌊 On the final day of the 12 RBR Days of Christmas, we’re highlighting the remarkable work happening aboard the CSIRO research vessel #RVInvestigator, Australia’s only dedicated blue water oceanographic research vessel. Spanning 94 meters, the RV Investigator conducts science for ~300 days a year, exploring from the tropical waters to the north of Australia, to the icy edges of Antarctica in the south. As a multi-disciplinary vessel, its contributions to science are vast, but today we’re focusing on the CTD rosette, a cornerstone of its operations. This essential tool allows scientists to measure conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) — along with additional parameters from additional mounted sensors —down to depths of 6,000 meters with incredible precision. Complemented by water sampling from its 36 Niskin bottles throughout the profile, the data collected contributes significantly to assessing the health of our oceans. During a 2024 transit voyage from Fremantle, Western Australia, to its home port in Hobart, Tasmania, Research Scientist Mathieu Dever joined the expedition. Mat equipped the rosette with an array of RBRconcerto CTDs and other RBR sensors, to study the effects of pressure on measurements. Beyond adding a festive touch to the rosette (as you can see it looked very Christmas-like!), these deployments provided valuable data from the potentially crushing depths of 6,000 meters. The results continue to support innovation and have already contributed to several technical and scientific publications. From mapping seafloor habitats to understanding climate change impacts, the RV Investigator exemplifies how cutting-edge technology supports the critical work of ocean science. It’s the drive of our partners and customers to push scientific boundaries that inspires the entire team at RBR to innovate and support them every step of the way. As we wrap up our 12 Days of RBR Christmas, we extend our deepest thanks to the incredible scientists, researchers, collaborators, and partners who inspire us every day. Here’s to another year of advancing science, one expedition at a time! 🌏🎉 #12DaysOfRBR #RVInvestigator #OceanScience #MarineResearch #RBRglobal #CSIRO #InnovationInAction #ClimateScience 📸 Stefan Stimson 📸 Mathieu Dever

🐟 🤝 Get to know AQUARIUS and our people! 📈 Today, we're highlighting our Funding Calls for Transnational Access to European Research Infrastructures. 🚀Exciting news: AQUARIUS will launch two Funding Calls to support researchers to travel to and use state-of-the-art Research Infrastructures across Europe, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the EU Mission Ocean 2030. Mark your calendars for the call openings: 📞 Call 1 – Open: November 11, 2024 – January 20, 2025 📞 Call 2 – Open: September 2, 2025 – October 28, 2025 📌 Who is involved? This work is led by the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), supported by task leads from Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, INTERACT INPA and INKODE soc. coop. With contributions from other project partners including Marine Institute, FMI, EMBRC ERIC, EMSO ERIC , GeoEcoMar, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and RBINS. 📌 What are we doing? Leading the design, development, and management of Calls for Transnational Access to the AQUARIUS research infrastructures. Our focus? To define the research focus area (contributing to the goals of EU Mission Ocean); to develop and manage a customised and user-friendly call platform, making it easy for researchers to apply; and to evaluate the proposals received, both in terms of research excellence and logistics. 📌 Why are we doing it? To support marine and freshwater researchers across Europe by providing free access to an incredible array of research infrastructures, creating an environment for excellent research and innovation projects that are fully equipped to address the challenges we face in marine and freshwater ecosystems. Ultimately, these efforts aim to catalyse scientific progress, foster collaboration, and drive innovation within the marine and freshwater research landscape, benefiting researchers, institutions, and society as a whole and driving us closer to achieving the objectives of the #EUGreenDeal and #MissionOcean. Horizon Europe Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Anneli Strobel, Dr. #Apply #Funding #Research #EarlyCareerScience #FundingCalls #Ocean #Water

Here we are, already three years passed since the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) ! And to celebrate the ‘Delivering the science we need for the ocean we want’, the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will bring together the Ocean Decade community and partners. From the 10th to the12th of April 2024, all involved in the Ocean Decade will present achievements and will set joint priorities for the future of the Decade. It will take place in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. As chair of the European Marine Board, I would like to invite you to one of the satellite event : "Supporting a global collective vision for ocean science by matching regional priorities" which will be held in the Baltic Sea Room (122+123) at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) from 8:30 am to 9:45 am on the 11th. The subject to be discussed during the event is focused on Regional structures playing a key role in guiding activities to support the achievement of the global Ocean Decade Challenges. For the first time since the start of the Ocean Decade, different regional ocean science organisations and initiatives (European Marine Board, IOCAFRICA, IOC-WESTPAC, IOCARIBE, IOCINDIO, and the Southern and Arctic Ocean Task Forces) will present their research priorities for the end of the decade, providing the pieces of the puzzle of the global ocean. The discussion will focus on matching, comparing and finding synergies between these priorities with the Ocean Decade Vision 2030 and finding avenues for future regional collaboration to deliver this vision. Visit the website : https://lnkd.in/eHdcRZus #EMB #EuropeanMarineBoard #OceanDecade #Ocean #Science #marine #UNESCO #IOC #COI

🌊 AQUARIUS is participating in the EuroGO-SHIP Research Infrastructure Workshop today in Venice! We’re here to explore collaboration scenarios among Research Infrastructures (RIs) to promote research and innovation, identify synergies in RI functions, and develop RI-based solutions to tackle global challenges related to our oceans and waters. 🌐 🔍 Why are we participating? As a Horizon Europe Project, AQUARIUS focuses on integrating diverse research infrastructures across Europe and providing access to them via two Transnational Access Funding calls. Our goals in this workshop are to: ✔ Understand the landscape of ocean-observing RIs and projects. ✔ Network with professionals in this field. ✔ Raise awareness of available and emerging RI services and facilities. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on all our activities! https://lnkd.in/euHeWKhN #ResearchInnovation #OceanScience #MarineResearch #FreshwaterResearch #EUResearch Marine Institute #EUGreenDeal Horizon Europe European Research Executive Agency (REA) #HorizonEU #MissionOcean DANUBIUS-RI ICOS - Integrated Carbon Observation System EMODnet EuroGOOS, European Global Ocean Observing System EuroGO-SHIP Project EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre EMSO ERIC Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

https://lnkd.in/eAKrydPg 🎧🐋🎶 Seiche has collaborated with Dr Outi Tervo of the Grønlands Naturinstitut and local stakeholders, to install an underwater acoustic observatory (or ‘Listening Station’) in western Greenland. "The Arctic has also become more accessible to human activities due to loss of sea-ice. One of these activities is increased shipping activity which is making the sea noisier. Since all marine mammals use sound for orientation, communication, and some for foraging, it is important to understand how rising background noise levels can disturb marine life. Connecting Science and Society DISKO Live is a project that aims to connect research with the public. By streaming the underwater sounds of Disko Bay, the project offers a new way for people around the world to connect with the Arctic's distant marine environment. We hope that the sounds you hear will both amaze and intrigue your curiosity." About Disko Live: https://lnkd.in/e5We5q7k https://lnkd.in/ec_HWMd3

After much preparation and work, two of the big BELSPO funded research projects, ULTIMO and FROID have departed the Princess Elisabeth station to spend a month deep in the field carrying out their respective research by the Belgica mountains and the Nils Larsen blue ice field! One team is hunting for meteorites at a location that hasn't been visited in nearly 50 years while FROID is searching for the world's oldest ice (1+ million years) by drilling shallow ice cores and running ground penetrating radar in the blue ice regions surrounding Nils Larsen mountain. Both projects have scientists from Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel working together to make new discoveries. Follow the link below to see what else has been happening during this busy week in Antarctica! 🇦🇶 https://bit.ly/41G7sXL

As space agencies prepare to return to the #moon, scientists and engineers face the challenge of mitigating a major environmental hazard: dust. Charged dust-like particles pose a serious risk to the health of astronauts and to space instruments. The #HorizonEurope project DUSTER (for ‘Dust Study, Transport, and Electrostatic Removal for Exploration Missions’) is investigating the properties of lunar dust and developing an in-situ instrument that is able to cancel the adhesive effect of it. If you want to know more about it, go and check out our freshly published article in Science Connection n°70, available in Dutch and French: - on the #DUSTER webpage: https://lnkd.in/eS5zCz8Z or - on the #ScienceConnection webpage: https://lnkd.in/eCk3mt5v!