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Deep-sea knowledge for effective Ocean management - Launch of EMB Future Science Brief on Deep Sea Research and Management Needs

During this webinar, EMB launched its Future Science Brief No 12, titled 'Deep Sea Research and Management Needs'. This brief addresses the critical need to increase our knowledge on the deep sea, an often-overlooked yet vital component of our global ecosystem and climate regulation. Effective management of this environment require a robust scientific foundation and international cooperation. Science-policy communication and transdisciplinary research will be crucial in the sustainable use of the deep sea, particularly as the BBNJ Agreement Conference of Parties (COPs) unfolds.

Despite its immense ecological importance, the deep sea remains underrepresented in policy considerations and global conservation efforts. With 90% of ocean species undescribed and many natural functions poorly understood, the deep sea faces significant threats from unsustainable resource exploitation and climate change. Europe has a pivotal role to play in leading international measures to protect and manage the deep sea. While the EU’s International Ocean Governance Agenda and Biodiversity Strategy already emphasize marine biodiversity protection, there is an urgent need to translate these agendas into action, particularly concerning the deep sea.

The European Marine Board Future Science Brief n°12 'Deep Sea Research and Management Needs' explores the complexity of the deep sea and its role in Ocean health today, highlights the critical ecosystem services and functions it provides, and underscores the risks to Ocean health in the face of climate change, direct human impacts, and future industries in the deep sea. The brief also navigates the complex legal landscape and management issues, discusses the challenges of studying the deep sea, and identifies significant knowledge gaps in biological, biogeochemical, physical, and geological deep-sea sciences, and in the spatial and temporal variability of the deep sea.

You can read the news article about the launch here.

The webinar agenda is available here and the presentations here below. The webinar was live-streamed and it is now available on the EMB YouTube Channel.

  • Launch of the EMB Future Science Brief n°12 “Deep Sea Research and Management Needs” - Sylvia Sander & Christian Tamburini, Coordinating authors - Helmholtz Distinguished Professor for Marine Mineral Resources (GEOMAR, Germany) & Research Director at the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography (MIO-CNRS, France)
  • The BBNJ Agreement – Charlotte Salpin, Senior Legal Officer, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations
  • Response from Arianna Broggiato, International Relations Officer, Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (European Commission) - speech provided
  • Response from Ricardo Serrão Santos, Co-Chair of International Scientific Committee, Global Deep Sea Consultation - Towards IPOS pilot project/ Emeritus Researcher (Institute OKEANOS - University of the Azores, Portugal)
     

More information about the EMB Working Group on Deep Sea & Ocean Health can be found here.


 

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