The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is excited to share the launch of the BioEcoOcean Podcast, a new mini-series exploring ocean observations of marine life. The first episode was produced in collaboration with GOOS and features insights from our experts on how global ocean observing efforts and the GOOS Essential Ocean Variable framework help track marine biodiversity and assess environmental changes in marine ecosystems.
Ocean Observations of Marine Life: Episode 1
This inaugural episode highlights the crucial role of ocean observations in understanding marine ecosystems, tracking biodiversity, and monitoring environmental change. Hosted by Nina Lepola (Uppsala University), the episode features expert guests:
- 🎙️ Clive McMahon (Integrated Marine Observing System – IMOS) – co-chair of the GOOS Biology and Ecosystems Expert Panel, co-chair of the Animal Borne Ocean Sensors (AniBOS) network
- 🎙️ Lina Mtwana Nordlund (Uppsala University) – member of the GOOS Biology and Ecosystems Expert Panel, lead of the seagrass Essential Ocean Variable, coordinator of the BioEcoOcean project
Together, they discuss the latest advancements in ocean observing, the importance of coordinated efforts in biodiversity monitoring, and how these insights contribute to global ocean management and conservation.
This episode is a part of the BioEcoOcean Project, an initiative dedicated to advancing knowledge of marine biodiversity and ecosystem health through enhanced observation and collaboration. The BioEcoOCean Project is developing a Blueprint for Integrated Ocean Science to enable foundational change in how we approach biological and ecosystem ocean observation to enhance scientific understanding, improve management, and ensure sustainable use and development of the ocean.
Stay tuned for more episodes that bring together the global ocean observing community to share knowledge and inspire action for ocean sustainability.
The BioEcoOcean project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
About GOOS:
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is the global home of ocean observing expertise and systematic coordination. We lead and support a community of international, regional and national ocean observing programmes, governments, UN agencies, research organizations and individual scientists. Our Core Team of expert panels, observing networks, alliances and projects, supported by the GOOS Office, is in touch with ocean observing and forecasting around the world. We are a programme led by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, with UN and science co-sponsors: World Meteorological Organization (WMO), UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC).