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New EMODnet Biology Blog
Added on: 2016-09-22 16:26:46 by Claus, Simon
A new EMODnet biology blog has been launched. The blog will be used to share thoughts and ideas on the products EMODnet biology is developing. The first post is about the gridded zooplankton time series of the North Atlantic.
Fourth EMODnet Biology Workshop
Added on: 2016-07-12 14:46:12 by Vranken, Sofie
On June 17th, 17 experts met in Oostende to further develop a framework for the description, collation and dissemination of traits information relating to marine species. ...
New: EMODnet Biology Data Download Tool
Added on: 2016-04-21 10:53:13 by Claus, Simon
The data download tool guides the user through a step-wise workflow where one can select datasets, perform predefined geographic and temporal selections, can add specific taxonomic or functional filters, and select for data with a certain quality and precision.
The tool is available at: www.emodnet-biology.eu/toolbox ...
Search dataportal for species important to society
Added on: 2015-09-04 13:25:24 by Claus, Simon
The dataportal now allows to select for the ‘status’ of species for conservation (IUCN, CITES), whether they are introduced or invasive, of fishery or aquaculture interest (FAO), harmful, or used as an ecological indicator (MSFD). To retrieve this information, select 'species list' under the data portal.
Marine Species Traits workshop 9-10 June 2015, Crete
Added on: 2015-06-01 12:41:55 by Lear, Dan
Agenda of the marine Species Traits workshop to be held at HCMR, Crete on the 9-10th June 2015 ...
EMODNet Jamboree and Public Conference - 20-22 October 2015
Added on: 2015-04-27 13:21:29 by Claus, Simon
The next general EMODnet Biology meeting will take place 21-22 October, 2015 in Oostende, Belgium. The meeting will be co-organised with the other EMODnet thematic project meetings, and will be preceded by a Public Conference with all EMODnet Partners and different external stakeholders (20 October 2015, De Grote Post, Oostende). ...
World Register of Marine Introduced Species (WRIMS) officially launched
Added on: 2015-03-17 08:46:21 by Vandepitte, Leen
WRIMS – a database of introduced and invasive alien marine species – has officially been released to the public. It includes more than 1,400 marine species worldwide, compiled through the collaboration with international initiatives and study of almost 2,500 publications. ...Upcoming: data product workshop
Added on: 2015-03-06 15:21:49 by Claus, Simon
A two day technical workshop on the the creation of EMODnet abundance gridded data products will be organised in Oostende 11 and 12 March 2015. On the agenda is also the creation of the Operational Oceanographic Products and Services to facilitate the ICES ecosystem assessments.Gridded abundance data products available
Added on: 2014-10-07 12:12:18 by Claus, Simon
A methodology to create the gridded abundance maps, using DIVA (Data-Interpolating Variational Analysis) has been tested. Currently preliminary data products are available for over 40 species from the North Sea, Baltic Sea and North East Atlantic. The products are made for benthos, zoo- and phytoplankton, birds, fish and mammals.EMODnet Biology Second General Meeting
Added on: 2014-10-02 13:21:37 by Claus, Simon
The second general meeting took place on the 17th and 18th of September, in Horta, at the Faial Island in the Azores. The activities of year one, were discussed, with a strong focus during discussions on MSFD relevant products. After the meeting, the group was lucky and spotted 2 magnificent sperm whales.EMODnet biology presented at MODEG meeting and HOPE Conference
Added on: 2014-03-05 18:06:02 by Claus, Simon
The first result of EMODnet biology were presented during the last MODEG meeting and a speed pitching presentation of the project was given at the high level HOPE conferenceEMODnet Biology Species Traits Vocabulary Workshop
Added on: 2014-02-17 12:03:09 by Claus, Simon
The WP 2 of EMODnet biology held its workshop on species traits and attributes at the Ifremer headquarters form 12 till 13 of February. 25 experts discussed and prioiritzed marine species traits and looked into their application for marine science and management.Workshop WP5 on the production of gridded abundance maps in Yrzeke, NIOZ
Added on: 2014-01-31 10:19:08 by Claus, Simon
On 23 and 24 January 2014, the WP5 partners gathered to discuss the production of gridded abundance maps, using the DIVA software. ...Inauguration of the EMODnet Secretariat Office
Added on: 2014-01-31 10:15:27 by Claus, Simon
On Wednesday 19 February 2014, the inauguration of the EMODnet Secretariat Office at the InnovOcean site in Ostend (Wandelaarkaai 7, 8400 Oostende - UNESCO-IODE entrance) will take place. ...EMODnet Biology phase 2 kicks off
Added on: 2013-09-16 10:19:05 by Claus, Simon
The EMODNET biology project kicked off in Oostende from 11-12 September 2013. 39 people, representing 23 institutes joined the 2-day meeting.[Add]
The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) is financed by the European Union under Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.