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One priority for MBON is to advance global interoperability and use of standards for a minimum set of observations (Essential Ocean Variables and Essential Biodiversity Variables) through broad partnerships. On June 19, Frank Muller-Karger and Gabrielle Canonico spoke about this effort during a “Monitoring Essential Variables” panel during the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Virtual Symposium 2020. A video of the session is posted here.
A New Network For Genetic Monitoring and Early Detection of Non-Indigenous Marine Species. As part of a global initiative originally developed by the Smithsonian Institute, a marine biodiversity observation network (MBON) has deployed more than 130 Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) in the vicinity of marine sanctuaries as well as industrial locations (e.g. ports, and marinas) in Europe and the polar regions. This network is supported by the EU funded ASSEMBLE Plus project, the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC), the Interreg program GEANS, and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM).
Ocean scientists have been busy creating a global network to understand and measure changes in ocean life. The system will aggregate data from the oceans, climate and human activity to better inform sustainable marine management practices. Read more here.
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the BioEcoOcean EU-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 standardized data collection and management.
The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), the Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre), and the World Maritime University-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU) have joined forces to develop a higher-education curriculum on Ocean-Biodiversity Observing and Capacity Development (OBCaD). The primary aim is to develop a curriculum focused on interoperable ocean data and information management to be integrated into universities and other institutes. Importantly, this initiative is closely aligned with the objectives of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, which emphasizes the urgent need for a globally accessible, reliable, and integrated ocean data and information ecosystem.
International collaboration to share capacity development to observe and preserve data on life in the sea in compliance with ocean regulations The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) of the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON) and the ProtectedSeas recognize the need for globally coordinated and sustained ocean and biodiversity observing and data collection systems. Such systems are urgently needed to systematically assess the state of the ocean’s biodiversity including biological resources and ecosystems, and how these will change in the future.
an early celebration of the International Women’s Day DATE: **March 4th, 2022, 1-3 PM UTC** AIR CENTRE NETWORKING FRIDAYS More information about the Webinar series here DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS To be available after the session WATCH ON YOUTUBE Link to live stream (please subscribe to our channel)
Marine Biodiversity Networking Friday on IOC/WESTPAC and coral reef survey and recovery activities DATE: **April 8th, 2022, 8-9 AM UTC (3-4 PM in Thailand, 4-5 PM in the Philippines, 5-6 PM in Japan)** AIR CENTRE NETWORKING FRIDAYS More information about the Webinar series here THE NETWORKING FRIDAYS WAS ENDORSED AS A OCEAN DECADE ACTIVITY This is a Ocean Decade Event WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE Link to live stream (please subscribe to our channel) DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS To be available after the session
Marine foundation species like giant kelp, seagrass, and corals, harbor great reservoirs of biodiversity in coastal oceans. Now the Santa Barbara Channel MBON team, supported in part by NOAA, has shown the extent to which one of these species, giant kelp, supports coastal ecosystems. MBON work has revealed that kelp positively affects reef biodiversity, especially predators and sessile invertebrates that form the base of the food web. Stability of giant kelp forests, moreover, stabilize the community, dampening fluctuations in populations of many other species.
Programme proposal: submitted by MBON partners to the first call for Actions by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Ocean Decade) from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). *Programme proposal: submitted by MBON partners to the first call for Actions by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Ocean Decade) from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC).* Marine Life 2030 will establish the globally coordinated system to deliver actionable, transdisciplinary knowledge of ocean life to those who need it, promoting human well-being, sustainable development, and ocean conservation.
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