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What is the European Digital Twin Ocean?

The European Digital Twin of the Ocean is a flagship EU initiative, integrating AI and advanced simulations to create a virtual replica of marine environments, enabling the simulation of future scenarios for decision-making.

Mercator International Centre of the Ocean

A new Intergovernmental Organization for digital Ocean systems and information services

At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France in June 2025, 12 European countries endorsed a joint Declaration expressing their commitment to continue working together towards the creation of the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean, led by the governments of France and Norway, which were the first to sign its international Convention. The signature event was co-organized by the governments of France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Norway, Portugal, and Spain.

Sea Ice Bulletin
Antarctic sea ice reaches third-lowest winter extent in September 2025

Follow seasonal sea ice updates with the Sea Ice Bulletin. Our analysis looks at the winter and summer sea ice cover in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

State of the Ocean

Explore the state of our Ocean through key indicators featured in the Ocean Climate Portal, powered by the Copernicus Marine Service. Implemented by Mercator Ocean, the Copernicus Marine Service delivers state-of-the-art data and information across the Blue (physical), Green (biogeochemical), and White (sea ice) Ocean, capturing the effects of global warming and human-driven stressors alongside natural variations.