New In Situ Data Streams and Network Enhancements Delivered in Q2 2026
During the second quarter of 2026, the Copernicus Marine In Situ Thematic Assembly Centre (In Situ TAC) continued to enhance its marine observation services by integrating new data streams, expanding…
Argo Chlorophyll-a Reprocessing: Quality Flag Update in Copernicus Marine In Situ Products
A global reprocessing of Argo chlorophyll-a (CHLA) observations is currently underway across the Biogeochemical Argo network. Initiated on 8 June 2026, this effort aims to improve the consistency and quality…
In Situ TAC at Digital Ocean Week 2026: Contributing to the Future of Europe’s Digital Ocean
From 8 to 12 June 2026, representatives of the Copernicus Marine In Situ Thematic Assembly Centre (In Situ TAC) participated in the first Digital Ocean Week, organised by Mercator Ocean…
German DAM “Underway” Project : A New Phase to Consolidate Contributions to Copernicus Marine In Situ TAC
The German Marine Research Alliance (DAM – German Marine Research Alliance, Deutsche Allianz Meeresforschung) has confirmed the continuation of its “Underway Research Data” initiative, reinforcing the long-term contribution of German…
Expanding the Copernicus Marine In Situ Data Portfolio in Q1 2026
The Copernicus Marine Service continues to enhance its in situ observation capacity by integrating new marine data streams and expanding existing observing networks. In the first quarter of 2026, several…
Data from the One Ocean Expedition 2025–2026 integrated into Copernicus Marine
Following the first integration of data from the One Ocean Expedition into the Copernicus Marine catalogue in 2022, the Copernicus Marine Service continues to expand its in situ data offer…
Australian Glider Observations Added to Global Ocean Dataset
A major new dataset of Australian ocean glider observations has been integrated into the product INSITU_GLO_PHYBGC_DISCRETE_MY_013_030, significantly enhancing global in situ ocean coverage. Provided by the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS)…
First General Assembly of Copernicus Marine In Situ TAC Phase II: Key Outcomes and Next Steps
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…
Reinforcing coastal monitoring in Ireland: Met Éireann and Commissioners of Irish Lights buoy network available in Marine Data Store
In Situ TAC starts leveraging oceanographical data recorded as part of a pilot study between Met Éireann and Commissioners of Irish Lights for retrofitting 4 Aid to Navigation (AtoN) buoys…
Kick-off meeting for Copernicus Marine In Situ TAC Phase II in Madrid
Phase II of the Copernicus Marine In Situ Thematic Assembly Center was officially launched with a kick-off meeting from March 4-6, 2025 at the Puertos del Estado headquarters in Madrid.…