EMODnet@JRC Open Seminar

Date: from 14:30 till 17:00 on Thursday 2 July

Location: Joint Research Centre (JRC), Via E. Fermi 2749, I-21027 Ispra (VA), Italy

Attendance: Open to all interested stakeholders and staff from the Joint Research Centre

Programme

Moderator: Vittorio Barale (Joint Research Centre, Ispra)

• Welcome and Introduction by Vittorio Barale – 5’

• Measuring the size of the maritime economy in Europe: a new approach - Iain Shepherd (European Commission DG MARE) - 15’+ 5’ Questions/Answers

• The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) and its seven thematic data portals – EMODnet Secretariat and Thematic Coordinators - 40’ + 20’ Questions/Answers and Discussion

• EMODnet Central Portal Query Tool – Francisco Souza Dias (Flanders Marine Institute) – 10’ + 5’ Questions/Answers

• Assessing Data Adequacy at regional level: EMODnet sea-basin checkpoint methodology – Nadia Pinardi (Coordinator of the EMODnet Mediterranean Checkpoint) – 10’ + 5’ Questions/Answers

• New EMODnet Coastal Mapping Project - Gaël Morvan (French Hydrographic Office, SHOM) – 15’ + 5’ Questions/Answers

• Questions and open discussion on topics of common interest – 15'

About the EMODnet Seminar at the Joint Research Centre, Ispra

The EMODnet Seminar aims to inform interested staff members of JRC and other stakeholders about the basic principles, architecture and development of the various components of the European Marine Observation Network. It provides a forum for interaction and discussion on topics of common interest between the EMODnet community and various units at the Joint Research Centre. All EMODnet coordinators covering the themes bathymetry, geology, physics, chemistry, biology, physical habitats and human activities will be present to answer questions from the audience and participate in an open dialogue.

For more information about the programme contact janbart [dot] calewaertemodnet [dot] eu (janbart[dot]calewaert[at]emodnet[dot]eu)

For more information about practicalities contact Gabriele [dot] BREITENBACHec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Gabriele[dot]BREITENBACH[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)