The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the EU-funded BioEcoOcean project, the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) and the Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) are organising a special webinar series focusing on the Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (BioEco EOVs) – the minimum set of variables needed to assess the state of the ocean and its biodiversity.
This series brings together experts to share knowledge and discuss innovative approaches for biodiversity monitoring and the importance of having coordinated and standardised data collection and management. The sessions will provide an introduction to the BioEco EOVs, their importance for monitoring biodiversity, enabling ecological forecasting, and supporting science, management and decision making.
In collaboration, the webinars will be hosted by the Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays and GOOS, running from July to December of 2025.
Registrations will open in advance of each webinar and will be announced through the GOOS mailing list and social media channels.
Webinar schedule
- Introductory webinar: The Biology and Ecosystems Essential Ocean Variables (BioEco EOVs) and Data Management
Thursday, July 10th 2025 | 23:00 – 00:00 UTC+0
and Friday, July 11th 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 UTC+0 - Seagrass cover and composition | Macroalgae canopy cover and composition
Friday, September 19th 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 UTC+0 - Coral cover and composition | Microbe biomass and diversity
Friday, October 10th 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 UTC+0 - Phytoplankton biomass and diversity | Zooplankton biomass and diversity
Thursday, October 16th 2025 | 21:00 – 22:00 UTC+0 - Sea turtles abundance and distribution | Benthic invertebrates abundance and distribution
Thursday, November 13th 2025 | 23:00 – 00:00 UTC+0 - Seabirds abundance and distribution | Marine mammal abundance and distribution
Friday, November 21th 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 UTC+0 - Fish abundance and distribution | Ocean sound
Friday, December 12th 2025 | 20:00 – 21:00 UTC+0 - Mangrove cover and composition
Friday, December 12th 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 UTC+0