Galway will play host to the 10th European Global Ocean Observing System (EuroGOOS) International Conference this October.
The conference, titled ‘European operational oceanography for the ocean we want – addressing the UN Ocean Decade Challenges’, will be held from October 3 – 5.
Held every three years, this oceanographic conference aims to facilitate dialogues around best practices, share knowledge and experience, and discuss future roadmaps with international partners and governmental stakeholders.
Experts in many fields from around the globe will attend, including ocean science observers, forecasters, technology developers, policy makers, data services, and users.
Glenn Nolan, Manager of Oceanographic Services at the Marine Institute, said, “We are delighted to welcome the 2023 EuroGOOS International Conference to Galway.”
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for international colleagues working across oceanography to connect and learn from one another”.
EuroGOOS brings together oceanographers, ocean forecasters, broader marine scientists, and governmental agencies, to ensure that ocean data collected and forecasts generated are fit for purpose for end users.
Those end users include maritime traffic, fishers, aquaculture producers, marine and maritime administration, search and rescue, and longer term monitoring for climate and European obligations.
Ireland, through the Marine Institute in Rinville has been a member of EuroGOOS since 2005, and supported EuroGOOS in its transition to becoming a legal entity in 2012.
The 10th EuroGOOS Conference will look at emerging priorities in oceanography; develop a seamless forecasting system of the European seas and global ocean; strengthen the scientific response to policy needs; integrate European oceanography into a global context; and more.
Michael Gillooly, Interim CEO of the Marine Institute noted, “We are delighted to be the local host of this very important conference”.
Registration is open until Monday 11 September 2023. The programme and registration information can be viewed here.
