The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspects of the report for policymakers, members of the blue economy and the general public. This year’s report reveals — among many findings — an ocean facing record-breaking extreme events, including deep and intense marine heatwaves, unexpected phytoplankton blooms, as well as increased ocean warming.

The OSR 8 is a flagship report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the current state, ongoing trends and natural variations of the ocean. It is published each year by the Copernicus Marine Service and implemented by Mercator Ocean International. Beyond highlighting major results, the Summary showcases a range of Ocean Monitoring Indicators which monitor trends and variations in the changing ocean. These are updated and scientifically discussed in a new Chapter 1 “The State of the Ocean” in the OSR 8, which provides an overview of the current state of the global ocean. It details extreme events in Europe and around the world, explains key ocean processes and how they interact with the global climate, and highlights several innovations and technologies helping us to monitor the ocean and live in harmony with it.

The Summary is split into three main sections:

• The State of The Ocean;

• Ocean-Climate Interactions;

• and Ocean & Society: Innovations.

Continue reading this report by visiting the below link.

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