The workshop demonstrates how the Copernicus Marine Service supports Maritime Spatial Planning by providing free, reliable, and science-based ocean data.
Organized by Mercator Ocean International, the implementer of the Copernicus Marine Service, the event highlights the use of key indicators such as multi-decadal trends in sea water temperature, sea level rise, ocean acidification, marine heatwave monitoring, and biogeochemical changes to support evidence-based decision-making.
The workshop addresses the growing challenges of managing increasingly busy marine spaces, including shipping, fisheries, renewable energy, and marine conservation, particularly in the context of climate change.
Date: 31 March 2026
Location: Brussels and on line