Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (BioEco EOVs) Webinar Series

Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (BioEco EOVs) Webinar Series

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the BioEcoOcean EU-project, the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) and the Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) are organising a special webinar series focusing on the Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (BioEco EOVs) - the minimum set of variables needed to assess the state of the ocean and its biodiversity. This series brings together experts to share knowledge and discuss innovative approaches for biodiversity monitoring and the importance of having  coordinated and standardised data collection and management. The sessions will provide an introduction to the BioEco EOVs, their importance for monitoring biodiversity, enabling ecological forecasting, and supporting science, management and decision making.   In collaboration, the webinars will be hosted by the Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays and GOOS, running from July to December of 2025. Registrations will open in advance of each webinar. Check program below: 🗓 Thursday, July 10th, 11 pm - 0 am UTC+0 and Friday, July 11th, 1 – 2 pm UTC+0  Introductory webinar: The Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (BioEco EOVs) and Data Management Recording available on YouTube: July 10th, July 11th 🗓 Friday, September 19th, 1- 2 pm UTC+0  Seagrass cover and composition and Macroalgae canopy cover and composition Recording on YouTube 🗓 Friday, October 10th, 1 -2 pm UTC+0   Coral cover and composition and Microbe biomass and diversity Recording on YouTube 🗓 Thursday, October 16th, (UPDATE New schedule) 10 - 11 pm UTC+0 Phytoplankton biomass and diversity and Zooplankton biomass and diversity Recording on YouTube. 🗓 Thursday, November 13th, 11 pm – 0 am UTC+0  Sea turtles abundance and distribution and Benthic invertebrates abundance and distribution Recording on YouTube 🗓 Friday, November 21th, 1 -2 pm UTC+0   Seabirds abundance and distribution and Marine mammal abundance and distribution Recording on YouTube 🗓 Friday, December 12th, 8 – 9 am UTC+0  Fish abundance and distribution and Ocean sound Recording on YouTube 🗓 Friday, December 12th, 1 – 2 pm UTC+0  Mangrove cover and composition and coral cover and composition Recording on YouTube
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