Science needs and priorities to inform, engage and empower stakeholders in planning networks of MPAs across Europe and beyond
EMB publications
Science Commentaries are short science policy statements which address strategic issues of identified scientific and/or societal importance and which require a rapid and coordinated policy response. They are typically between one and three pages long, are authored by the EMB Secretariat and are subject to internal review by EMB Member organisations.
This Science Commentary calls for a sustained Arctic marine observation and data exchange system.
Reveals gaps in our knowledge and research capacities, examines the policy landscape and includes a roadmap for European marine biodiversity research.
Highlights recent advances in marine microbial research and identifies ket priorities and needs for future European research.
3rd Marine Board Forum Proceedings New Technologies for a Blue Future (18 April 2012, Brussels).
2nd Marine Board Forum Towards a European Network of Marine Observatories for Monitoring and Research (16 September 2010, Brussels).
A critical evaluation of current monitoring practices and assessment frameworks as well as mechanisms for including emerging chemicals of concern in monitoring programmes.
