Who we are

The EU4OceanObs Team at Mercator Ocean International will enhance Europe’s international engagement and leadership in the collection and use of ocean observations to address societal needs and environmental concerns. The team will work under the guidance of the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instrument Service and a EC steering committee composed of representatives from various directorates (Defence, Industry and Space; Maritime Affairs and Environment; Research and Innovation; Executive Agency for SMEs, the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, and the European External Action Service). The project taskforce, led by the Scientific Director of Mercator Ocean International, includes the EU action coordinators of the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative (FSOI), GEO Blue Planet, and expertise at Mercator Ocean International in communications, marketing, and international relations.

Meet the Team