Eurofleets+ 2nd International Workshop

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The Eurofleets+ international workshop will focus on synergies with Atlantic mapping programmes and the research vessel community, and aims to connect with Atlantic programmes such as Mission Atlantic, EMODnet Bathymetry and other benthic mapping stakeholders, including industry.

Help us shape what research vessels can do for your community, by contributing to an interactive 3-hour online workshop in which we will be exploring questions such as:

• How can we strengthen synergies with Atlantic Mapping programmes and the research vessel community?

• How can we best connect with Atlantic Programmes such as Mission Atlantic, EMODnet Bathymetry and other Benthic Mapping stakeholders, including industry?

• How could we facilitate access to bathymetric data (EMODNET) and support all scientific stakeholders towards a reliable access to an Open Science System (EOSC)?

This workshop will bring together different stakeholders together with industry (marine biotechnology, ocean energy, seabed mining, etc.) that have a high potential for sustainable jobs and growth.

Participation:

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future of seabed mapping and the EU’s Blue Growth strategy by sharing your knowledge and understanding of the challenges and possible solutions with others in the field. For this participatory process to be effective, we would like to invite you to attend the workshop in its entirety, and come prepared to join the conversation.

Agenda:

14:00 Welcome and opening words

14:20 Presentations from the following speakers: Thomas Furey (INFOMAR / Mission Atlantic), Stephen Hall (CMarSci FIMarEST), Dick Schaap (Maris / EMODnet Bathymetry) and Ruairhi Strachan (Green Rebel)

14:55: Brainstorming exercise: Solving the key remaining questions to strengthen the connection with Atlantic programmes active in the bathymetry and research vessel communities.

16:15 Presenting and discussing the proposals

16:45 Closing

Speakers:

Thomas Furey, Section Manager, Advanced Mapping Services, Marine Institute, Joint INFOMAR Programme Manager, and Mission Atlantic Work Package 4 Leader (Benthic Mapping: ecosystem resources and pressures).

Stephen Hall, CMarSci FIMarEST FSUT Ocean Science, Policy & Technology consultancy & Head of Partnerships Nippon Foundation GEBCO Seabed 2030

Dick Schaap, European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)

Ruaihri Strachan, Offshore Geophysical Surveyor / Online Data Processor Eurofleets+ Floating University Alumni

Join us!

This event will be held on Zoom and recorded. Automated captions will be available.