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Setting the Scene

Setting the Scene. Kostas Nittis – MedGOOS. Marine Observations: a challenging topic. Monitoring strategy – scientific context (why) Proper planning: what – when – where (but with lot of surprises ….)

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Setting the Scene

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  1. Setting the Scene Kostas Nittis – MedGOOS

  2. Marine Observations: a challenging topic • Monitoring strategy – scientific context (why) • Proper planning: what – when – where(but with lot of surprises ….) • Technological challenges: sensors, platforms, IT, telecommunications (e.g. deep sea, bio-chem) • Quality assurance (at all levels) • Resources - sustainability • Transform observations into info products(policy, industry, society, science) First Marine Board Forum15 May 2008 – Oostende (Belgium)

  3. Evolution • National – local activities • Large programs (WOCE, …) • Operational monitoring (GOOS): regional – global – data sharing • New initiatives: GEO, GMES, EMODNet(EuroARGO, EuroSITES, EMSO, ESONET, MERSEA, SeaDataNet, …) Window of opportunity !!! • Need to bridge the gap; produce also on behalf of those who cant; build the capacity First Marine Board Forum15 May 2008 – Oostende (Belgium)

  4. Purpose of Forum ”Enhance the interface between marine data providers and users (policy makers, industry)” 1- Policy and industry decisions must be informed by sound information; 2- Bring scientists into the policy and industry interface; 3- Transform their results into information format of relevance to users; 4- Opportunity for users to inform scientists of their needs; 5- Improve the quantity, quality and accessibility of marine information available for decision making; 7- Resulting in new opportunities in the marine information sector in Europe; First Marine Board Forum15 May 2008 – Oostende (Belgium)

  5. Recipe • Data providers (research – operational networks) • Data / information managers • Users: policy (environment, marine resources), industry … a subset of the Marine – Maritime Research Partnership Enjoy the dialogue !!! First Marine Board Forum15 May 2008 – Oostende (Belgium)

  6. Remarkable educational programme "Planeet Zee" (Planet Ocean): 1- the seven major themes for this project are derived from the Marine Board ESF position paper 'Navigating the Future III' 2- Developed in cooperation with some 100 marine scientists by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), SHE Consultancy, DAB Fleet and the creative bureau Bal Gehakt. 3- Ideal format to be used by teachers in biology, physics, chemistry and geography (all levels for students 16-18 years old). 4- Invite Forum participants to go and visit the demonstration of 'Planeet Zee' in the Exhibition hall of UNESCO. First Marine Board Forum15 May 2008 – Oostende (Belgium)

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