The final report of the Expert Group on Marine Research Infrastructure is availableThere is value in a coordinated development and utilisation of MRIs at European or regional seas' levels. Sea-related challenges and processes do not stop at maritime borders; they require a concerted approach at the...

The Potential Role of Regions in the Development of European Research Infrastructures: The Example of the European Marine Biological Resources Centre (EMBRC)29 March 2012 (13.30-18.30)13.30-13.45 Introductory statements by Waddah SAAB (European Commission, DG RTD) and Damien PÉRISSÉ (CPMR)13.45-14...

AGENDAMapping of European sea beds, a European project? What for? With what means?Presentation by Jean-François BourrilletPresentation of SAROST – Tunisia & marine scientific cooperation needs in the MediterraneanPresentation by Slim GanaInfrastructure Gaps & Needs in the MediterraneanPresentation...

AGENDAPRESENTATIONSEUROSITES – State of Play Presentation by Kate LarkinFerryboxes – vessels of opportunityPresentation by Franciscus ColijnEurofleet Presentation by Olivier LefortDiscussion on the "European Integrated Ocean Observing System" The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System...

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AGENDA PRESENTATIONSThe European Marine Biological Resource Centre–EMBRC–state of play Presentation by Wiebe Kooistra, EMBRCLIFEWATCH – state of play Presentation by Olaf Banki, LIFEWATCHThe European Marine Ecosystem Observatory - EMECO Presentation by David Mills, CEFASDiscussion on the integration...

AGENDAPRESENTATIONSTowards a marine bioinformatics infrastructure in Europe" Presentation by F.O. Glöckner, (Expert Member)European infrastructure for marine biodiversity assessment Presentation by Carlo Heip, (Invited expert)Infrastructure for marine renewable energy Presentation by Nathalie...

AGENDA PRESENTATIONSEMODNET – Where do we stand? Presentation by D. Schaap, Expert MemberMy Ocean – Overview, gaps and needs Presentation by N. Pinardi, Expert MemberEMSO – where do we stand? Presentation by J. Mienert, Expert MemberCoastal and regional oceanographic vessels – overview and...