New audit: State of Europe’s Surface Ocean CO₂ Observations
- 11 March 2026
JPI Oceans has released the first assessment that examines Europe’s ability to observe, steward, and interpret surface ocean carbon records on several levels: the global system, Europe as a whole, its regional seas, and individual countries.
Coalesced in Bucharest: A symposium at the “Blue” Partnership’s halftime
- 04 March 2026
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnershp's second Symposium, organised by JPI Oceans, convened partners, funders and project teams for progress reviews and strategic discussions, marking a key mid-term checkpoint in the Partnership's journey.
A new Strategy for JPI Oceans: bearing towards 2030
- 12 December 2025
JPI Oceans’ 2026–2030 Strategy Framework was officially unveiled at an event in the European Parliament. The document provides a structured approach to advance ocean health, economy, and governance in the years ahead.
Colossal strides in Rhodes at JPI Oceans’ Board meeting
- 24 November 2025
Meeting in Rhodes, JPI Oceans’ Board and General Assembly reviewed progress across its portfolio and confirmed upcoming priorities, including two important Joint Calls. The gathering also saw the election of Peter Haugan as Chair and the adoption of the 2026–2030 Strategy Framework.
First Joint Call on Underwater Noise concludes in Alicante
- 14 November 2025
The first JPI Oceans Joint Call on Underwater Noise brought together five research projects in Alicante for a final meeting to present findings, connect with policymakers, and chart the path forward for transferring the knowledge created into action to protect marine life from acoustic pollution.
The Atlantic flows to Brussels: JPI Oceans at the 2025 All-Atlantic Forum
- 30 October 2025
JPI Oceans contributed to the 2025 All-Atlantic Forum via the EU-funded OKEANO Coordination and Support Action (CSA), with leadership in communication efforts and the 2025 edition of the Intergenerational Dialogue.
Two research projects launch to investigate changing marine lightscapes
- 27 October 2025
The projects, ISOLUME and ALANIS, have officially launched under JPI Oceans' Joint Action on Changing Marine Lightscapes. Alongside, the complementary Knowledge Hub is gearing up to bring together expertise in this emerging field.
European Marinas Network: where science docks
- 23 October 2025
The European Marinas Network, led by JPI Oceans, is transforming marinas into hubs for environmental data collection to support ocean science and climate adaptation.
Peter Haugan appointed as new Chair of JPI Oceans
- 16 October 2025
JPI Oceans welcomes Peter Haugan as new Chair after his election at the 19th General Assembly, opening a new chapter in the organisation's leadership.
BlueBio concludes with innovative solutions for Europe’s blue bioeconomy
- 06 October 2025
On 17 September 2025, the final meeting of the BlueBio 2nd Additional Call took place at the JPI Oceans office. While this concludes the ERA-NET Cofund’s last call, its legacy of tested approaches, projects outcomes, and strengthened capacity will feed into the design of future initiatives.