The first General Assembly of Copernicus Marine In Situ TAC Phase II was held at the IMR facilities in Bergen, Norway, along the coast, from September 23 to 25. The meeting focused on the coordination of 2026 product releases and preliminary planning for 2027 developments, while ensuring a smooth November 2025 release.
Main topics covered:
• Review of the November 2025 release status and action tracking
• Progress on integration of new data sources (ICES, WOD, EMODnet Chemistry, EMSO, Seadatanet)
• Product quality management and updates on MYNRT products
• Integration of carbon, wave, and sea level data
• Early planning for 2027 products (ice data, UV, sea level, BGC)
The meeting concluded with a set of decisions, milestones, and follow-up actions to maintain coordination and support the continued delivery of high-quality ocean observation products within the Copernicus Marine Service framework.
