OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre
@OceanPrediction
A @UNOceanDecade Collaborative Centre building a global community & guiding framework on #OceanPrediction and digital ocean solutions. Hosted by @MercatorOcean
๐ธ The #OceanPrediction Photo Contest is now closed! Each photo was more than an image, it was a story, a memory, a dream shared. Thank you for helping us honour the ocean. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ข๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ. ๐๐ #UNOC3 #PhotoContest

Relive our Photo Contest through this video, revealed at #UNOC3 ๐ A tribute to the power of photography, storytelling, and our deep connection with the ocean ๐ ๐ Discover the full photobook โ including all 9 winners & special mentions: ๐ bit.ly/4liwBOA
๐ Help shape the future of #OceanForecasting! ๐Weโve received 400+ responses to our global survey! ๐ But we need to go further. ๐ Users & developers: share your insights! ๐ Takes ~15 min ๐๏ธ New deadline: October 31 ๐ Available in EN, FR, ES ๐ bit.ly/4k8oYd9

๐๐ Join the global #OceanPredictionMobilization! At #UNOC3, we launched a Call for Action with OceanPredict/ForeSea, @OceanPrediction, @GOOSocean and @EU4OceanObs to advance innovative Ocean prediction capabilities. ๐ค Sign now to support us โก๏ธ ๐ mercator-ocean.eu/ocean-communitโฆ
๐งต 3/3 And we are investing in ocean resilience through the new OP4CR under #GlobalGateway. ๐ With new forecasting systems, Costa Rica can: ๐น Reduce disaster risks ๐น Act faster on climate threats ๐น Support blue economy ๐น Protect biodiversity A win for people & sea life.
๐งต 2/3 Ocean data for Africa. ๐ก Thanks to the EU & @MercatorOcean, OPERA will strengthen ocean forecasting across Sub-Saharan Africa to: ๐น Protect coasts from storms & rising seas ๐น Support sustainable fisheries & jobs ๐น Empower experts with local data & tools
๐งต 1/3 Today at the #UNOC3, we launched two new digital ocean programmes with @MercatorOcean: ๐น OPERA in Africa ๐น OP4CR in Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท Both were launched to help communities predict & prepare for ocean changes, protect lives, jobs & ecosystems. ๐
๐ด Live from the #EUDigitalOceanPavilion The @OceanPrediction DCC is advancing Ocean forecasting & global collaboration ๐ Pierre Bahurel (@MercatorOcean), Marc Moroni (Deputy Director of Research, French Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forestry, the Sea, andโฆ
๐จ Just released! ๐ Ocean Prediction: Present Status and State of the Art ๐ 26 expert papers on the current and emerging frontiers of #OceanForecasting A major milestone from the @UNOceanDecade @OceanPrediction & partners. ๐ Read more: bit.ly/3HrXdy3 #OceanPrediction

We are excited to announce the winners of our photo contest at this event! Join us๐ #EUDigitalOceanPavilion #UNOC3 #OceanDecade #CitizenScience
Join us in Nice or online for "Voices of Ocean Action", a day curated by ECOPs in the European Digital Ocean Pavilion on 3 June 2025 @ 10:30-18:00! More information: digitaloceanpavilion.eu/content/voicesโฆ
๐ Calling all ocean forecasters & users! Help us shape the future of ocean forecasting ๐ ๐ Take our 15-min survey ๐ฃ๏ธ Available in EN/FR/ES ๐ Deadline: July 15 ๐ bit.ly/4k8oYd9 #OceanPrediction #OceanForecasting #UNOceanDecade

๐ African Scientific Conference on the #BlueEconomy in #Africa ๐ Mombasa | 5โ6 May (online too!) ๐น Theme: โScientific Perspective for Sustainable Blue Economyโ ๐น Enrique Alvarez presents on 6 May ๐ Register + Agenda: bit.ly/3GDkbBS #OceanDecade #OceanScience

๐ The OPERA online info session is happening on 14 May! Learn how weโre enhancing ocean forecasting in Africa. Agenda available โ join us! ๐ ๐ 14 May 2025 | 10:00 AM UTC+2 ๐ bit.ly/3YRFNk5 #OceanPrediction #OPERAproject #OceanScience

๐ At the end of March, we officially launched the #OP4CR project in Costa Rica with @MercatorOcean, ๐ช๐บ @EU_Partnerships, and local actors! ๐ฌ Ocean forecasting to protect #CocosIsland ๐ ๐ Read more: bit.ly/3RvSMnO #MarineConservation #OceanScience #OP4CR
Happy Monday! โ๏ธ Only 8 days left to enter the @OceanPrediction Photo Contest! ๐๏ธ April 15 is your last chance! ๐ธ Get featured at UNOC3 + in our digital photo book! โจ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ข๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ. Submit now ๐ bit.ly/43Y2HK3

๐ Capture. Inspire. Protect. ๐ธโจ The #OceanPrediction Photo Contest is open until April 15! ๐ Will your shot be displayed at UNOC3? Show the world your ocean story! ๐๐ ๐ข Enter now! ๐bit.ly/43Y2HK3 #PhotoContest #UNOC3
๐ธ The @OceanPrediction Photo Contest is in full swing! Weโve received stunning entries, but thereโs still time to submit yours! ๐ Get featured at the European Pavilion at #UNOC3 & in our digital photo book! Donโt miss outโenter now! ๐bit.ly/43Y2HK3 #PhotoContest
๐ธโจ Capture the oceanโs story! Take part in the #OceanPrediction photo contest in the lead-up to #UNOC3! ๐ Human Ocean Connection ๐ฌ Science & Innovation ๐ Oceanโs Beauty ๐ขFind out more and submit your photos here: bit.ly/43Y2HK3 #PhotoContest #OceanScience

๐๐ Exciting news! OPERAโOcean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa! ๐ช๐บ-funded & led by @MercatorOcean, OPERA will boost ocean prediction, support sustainable ocean management, disaster risk reduction & blue economy growth. ๐ bit.ly/4bww6No #OPERAProject

๐จ Oxygen loss in the Agulhas Current! A study led by Dr. T. Mashifane (OPโDCC) shows 1.47% oxygen decline per decade, exceeding global trends. Machine Learning links this to ocean warming, raising concerns for marine life & circulation. ๐ Read more: bit.ly/41AHLHG
