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Physical Oceanography Unit IOI-Malta Operational Centre University of Malta aldo.drago@um.mt

Physical Oceanography Unit IOI-Malta Operational Centre University of Malta aldo.drago@um.edu.mt. IOI - MOC. Introduction.

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Physical Oceanography Unit IOI-Malta Operational Centre University of Malta aldo.drago@um.mt

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  1. Physical Oceanography Unit IOI-Malta Operational Centre University of Malta aldo.drago@um.edu.mt

  2. IOI - MOC Introduction The Malta Operational Centre aims to develop and implement research and studies related to the sea, promote education, training and public awareness as well as provide services mainly in physical oceanography targeting the sustainable use of ocean space and resources, their management and regulation as well as the promotion and conservation of the marine environment. Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  3. IOI - MOC Aims (i) promotes the undertaking of marine research and monitoring in Malta based on a holistic approach; organizes training programmes and courses, conferences, seminars and other meetings to study topics of interest related to ocean studies; Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  4. IOI - MOC Aims (ii) co-operates with the International Ocean Institute and other international organizations concerned with ocean affairs, governments, foundations, industries and academic institutions, for the establishment of appropriate liaison mechanisms and synergies; promotes the concept of the Common Heritage of Mankind, and encourages regional cooperation for its practical uses Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  5. E Foresee – Marine Pilot Project Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  6. Introduction The Mediterranean Global Ocean Observing System is an informal association founded under the auspices of the UNESCO/Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) to provide a concerted approach to the planning and implementation of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) in the Mediterranean. Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  7. MedGOOS Secretariat The Secretariat provides administrative support and assists in the co-ordination of MedGOOS activities. It secures the continuous flow of information related to MedGOOS and its project activities, among the members. Important developments, training opportunities, conferences, seminars, etc. related to ocean monitoring and forecasting in the region are circulated to the members by the MedGOOS Secretariat. This strengthens the network and brings its components closer together. Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  8. Introduction The Physical Oceanography Unit was established in the early 90's under the Malta Council for Science and Technology. It now constitutes the research arm of the IOI-Malta Operational Centre at the University of Malta. Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  9. Aims (i) research in coastal meteorology, hydrography and physical oceanography gathers, processes, analysis and manages high quality ocean observations promotes marine observations in Malta especially by permanent monitoring systems Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  10. Aims (ii) collaborates with international research institutions provides services and technical assistance to public/private entities Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  11. Sea Level Stations MedGLOSS station in Portomaso Secondary station in St. George’s Bay Open sea stations Malta Channel Experiment MMA station in Grand Harbour Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

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  13. http:\\www.capemalta.net Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

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  15. Sea Search Contributions in SEA SEARCH so far Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  16. Sea Search Local Potential Contributors (i) Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  17. Sea Search Local Potential Contributors (ii) Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  18. Sea Search Local Potential Contributors (iii) Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  19. Sea Search Local Potential Contributors (iv) Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

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  21. Introduction (i) The PO-Unit is launching a web-based oceanographic database, to be called theMalta Blue Pages, whichwill be hosted within the CapeMalta website of the PO-Unit. This is the first phase towards establishing an online data repository center for a number of data sources in the field of oceanography in Malta. Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  22. Introduction (ii) TheMalta Blue Pages will be developed on methodologies using state-of-the-art server-side technologies and makes use of RealTimeTM Publishing Systems for remote maintenance and updating of the database over the Internet. Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  23. Malta Blue Pages Level 1 : The Introductory Page The structure of the Malta Blue Pages is on three levels: • Level 2 : The Data Description Level • Cruise summaries • Monitoring summaries • Inventories • Data sets • Level 3 : The Search Interface Level • Browse the database • Query the database • Download the selections Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

  24. Cont@cts Postal Address :  IOI-Malta Operational Centre, University of Malta, c/o 36, Old Mint Street, Valletta VLT 12, MALTA. Telephone: +356 21 232493 Fax: +356 21 232493 Email: aldo.drago@um.edu.mt Website: http://www.capemalta.net Sea-Search First Regional Meeting - 15-17 May 2003 - Istanbul Turkey

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