The Marine Board provides a pan-European platform for its member organisations to develop common priorities, to advance marine research
and to bridge the gap between science and policy, in order to meet future marine science and societal challenges and opportunities.
Publications
Monitoring Chemical Pollution
A critical evaluation of current monitoring practices and assessment frameworks as well as mechanisms for including emerging chemicals of concern in monitoring programmes PDF [5.95 MB]
Marine Biotechnology
Marine biotechnology state of the art and its significant potential to contribute to scientific, societal and economic needs; and a concrete science policy strategy PDF [7.55 MB]
Marine Renewable Energy
An overview of how marine renewable energy can provide innovative solutions to tackle future energy challenges and to fully contribute to the EU 2020 vision PDF [1.65 MB]
Ecosystem Approach to Management
Research priorities and a work plan to achieve the objectives of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, by 2020
Joint Marine Board - ICES - EFARO publication PDF [5.79 MB]
EMODNET
A vision for an end-to-end, integrated, inter-operable and user-oriented network of European marine observation and data systems PDF [6.72 MB]
Marine Mammals and Acoustics
Addressing a complex problem of the effects of some ocean-based human activities on the marine mammals, who rely heavily on sound for communication and social organization PDF [5.60 MB]
Remote Sensing
Summary of capabilities of satellite RS methodologies and their weaknesses, and a set of recommendations to maximise their effectiveness in monitoring shelf sea ecosystems PDF [5.39 MB]
Climate Change Impacts
An overview of the climate change research challenges both at European and regional levels, and future research needs, in support of European climate change strategies and policies PDF [2.90 MB]
Ocean Research Fleets
An inventory and description of the existing fleets, and recommendations on their enhanced use and management at pan-European level PDF [1.88 MB]
News
SEAS-ERA Joint Call 2012
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- Tuesday, 24 April 2012
EU FP7 SEAS-ERA Open Call for transnational R&D proposals focusing on three marine sciences topics in the Atlantic and Mediterranean basins (deadline: 24th May 2012, 5:00 p.m. GMT)
A 4.4 M€ joint call for transnational proposals in the Atlantic sea and Mediterranean regions is open in the three following topics:
- Ecosystem approach and ecosystem models for the North Atlantic Ocean
- Risk assessment of invasive alien species - changes in marine biodiversity
- Development of indicators and science support and management tools for the determination of Good Environmental Status in the Mediterranean Sea
Further information here
3rd Marine Board Forum highlights new technologies for a Blue future
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- Thursday, 19 April 2012
On 18 April 2012, experts from academia, industry and policy from over 70 organizations gathered at the 3rd Marine Board Forum in Brussels to discuss future and emerging “blue technologies”. The Forum highlighted Europe’s position as a world leader in marine and maritime sectors, showcasing state-of-the-art developments, including environmental MicroSensors and innovative ways to increase the efficiency of marine renewable energy. Bio-inspired breakthroughs in sustainable materials, anti-fouling strategies and hybrid data infrastructure were all presented as emerging technologies for unlocking next generation marine knowledge... Read more
Press release - 3rd Marine Board Forum
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- Tuesday, 17 April 2012
3rd Marine Board Forum will take place on 18 April 2012 in Brussels. The Marine Board has convened this flagship event on the understanding that technology is the key to unlocking the secrets of the oceans which will allow us to manage, protect and sustainably benefit from their vast resources. Read press release here Download here Go to the 3rd Marine Board Forum webpage
Press release - Chemical pollution in Europe’s Seas: the monitoring must catch up with the science
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- Tuesday, 20 March 2012
New Marine Board-ESF position paper 'Monitoring Chemical Pollution in Europe's Seas' sheds light on the gaps in our efforts to monitor and regulate chemical pollution in Europe’s seas. According to a recent poll of more than 10,000 citizens from ten European countries, pollution is the primary concern of the public at large among all issues that threaten the marine environment. A new Marine Board position paper shows that such public concern is not misplaced and is supported by scientific evidence... Read the press release here Download here
2012 Daniel Jouvance Scientific Award for young researchers - Submission Open
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- Monday, 19 March 2012
Submission is open for the Scientific Award of Daniel Jouvance Institut de France Fundation. The prize is specifcally intended for young scientists working in marine biology or oceanography. The topic of the 2012 prize is 'Marine nano-structures' and 'Marine bio-inspired nano technologies'. Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2012. Download the call flyer: here Further information (in French): here
DG MARE Blue Growth Public Consultation
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- Friday, 16 March 2012
European Commission Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries opens a public consultation on 'Blue Growth: Sustainable Growth from the Oceans, Seas and Coasts'. The Blue Growth initiative recognises the great potential of marine resources in realising the Europe 2020 strategy towards smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. This consultation aims at gathering the opinion of individuals and stakeholders that have an interest in and would like to shape the EU actions in the marine and maritime sectors. Deadline for submissions: 11 May 2012. Further information: here
Oceans 2025 conference presentations available online
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- Monday, 20 February 2012
The Oceans 2025 'Science of the Blue Planet' conference aimed to highlight the 'big picture' research and technology achievements, impacts and implications arising from NERC's Oceans 2025 programme. Presentations, audio recordings and posters from the conference are now available on line: here
Date set for 3rd Marine Board Forum
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- Wednesday, 08 February 2012
The 3rd Marine Board Forum “New Technologies for a Blue Future” (18 April 2012, Brussels) will gather scientists, policymakers and industry representatives from Europe and beyond to discuss future and emerging blue technologies and the support needed to fast track their development. Professor John Delaney (University of Washington, USA) will give a key-note address on his vision for next generation science in the ocean basins; Dr Manuela Soares (Environment Director at the DG Research & Innovation) will also give a key-note address on EU Research and Innovation intitiatives.
Registration is open (free of charge, provided seats availability): register on this link
Further information: here
New science officer joins the Marine Board Secretariat
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- Monday, 06 February 2012
Dr. Kate Larkin joined the Marine Board Secretariat as a Science Officer on 06 February. Kate, who previously worked at the UK National Oceanography Centre (NOC), has a multidisciplinary background with research interests in the sensitivity of marine ecosystems to climate change and experience in ocean observatory development and coordination. Kate’s arrival restores the Secretariat staff complement to five, following the departure of Aurelien Carbonniere in September 2011. Her full profile is available on the Secretariat page.
MBCP to hold Ocean Literacy session at ESOF
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- Tuesday, 10 January 2012
The Marine Board Communications Panel (MBCP) will hold a session at the 2012 EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) in Dublin. The session “Ocean Literacy – A Grand Challenge for Marine Science Communication and Education” will take place on Thursday 12 July 2012 at 13.30. For further information on ESOF 2012: visit http://esof2012.org/
New Marine Board position paper published
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- Friday, 16 December 2011
The Marine Board has recently published a position paper on “Monitoring Chemical Pollution in Europe’s Seas: Programmes, Practices and Priorities for Research”. The report critically evaluates current monitoring practices and assessment frameworks, and proposes mechanisms for addressing emerging chemicals of concern within the framework of existing monitoring programmes. The position paper can be downloaded from the publications page.
