European Global Ocean Observing System - EuroGOOS
About
EuroGOOS identifies priorities, enhances cooperation and promotes the benefits of operational oceanography to ensure sustained observations are made in Europe’s seas underpinning a suite of fit-for-purpose products and services for marine and maritime end-users. EuroGOOS is the European component of the Global Ocean Observing System of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC GOOS). EuroGOOS Office is located in Brussels, serving 46 members in 19 countries and supporting five regional systems in Europe (Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic, North-West Shelf, Iberia-Biscay-Ireland). Between the EuroGOOS association members and the members of the EuroGOOS regional systems, working groups and task teams, the EuroGOOS direct community counts 140 oceanographic organizations in Europe. Since 2024, EuroGOOS is the Implementing Partner of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030
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