News
Marinas for Sea Science and Community Unity
- 12 July 2024
On 4-5 July 2024, JPI Oceans held a scoping workshop on Certosa Island in the Venice lagoon to discuss the shape of a possible new JPI Oceans Joint Action that capitalises on the potential of marinas for science and education. The meeting was kindly hosted by the Venezia Certosa Marina, a marina upholding and promoting the values of sustainability and knowledge-based actions.
Vacancy: Science policy adviser
- 02 July 2024
The JPI Oceans secretariat is looking for a science policy adviser in support of its tasks and activities, with a focus on two new Horizon Europe initiatives.
Handbook on cumulative effects assessment launched
- 20 June 2024
On Tuesday 11 June 2024, the common handbook "Cumulative effects assessment in the marine environment" was launched at the JPI Oceans Strategic Navigation Forum. The handbook is the culmination of work of the JPI Oceans Knowledge Hub Cumulative Effects of Human Activities.
Current Joint Actions
Ecological Aspects of Deep-Sea Mining
The Joint Action Ecological Aspects of Deep-Sea Mining assesses the long-term impacts of polymetallic nodule mining on the deep-sea environment.
- Scoping
Munition in the Sea
The Knowledge Hub on Munition in the Sea constitutes a multi-national expert group which aims to coordinate research and innovation to assess risks, define priorities and suggest intervention options concerning legacy munitions in the marine environment.
Current Strategic Engagements
All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance is the result of science diplomacy efforts involving countries from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, aiming at enhancing marine research and innovation cooperation across the Atlantic anywhere between the Arctic and Antarctica.
European Ocean Observing System
The European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) framework promotes ocean observing in Europe by means of collaboration, coordination and integration among the relevant key people, institutions and facilities. JPI Oceans chairs a Resource Forum for EOOS.