#DYK
Salinity plays a crucial role in oceanic circulation?
⬇️The difference in salinity level between the freshwater discharged by the Amazon river & the salt water of the Atlantic causes swirls along the coast of South America which are visible in this
#CopernicusMarine
🌊video
The Agulhas Current 🌀 is one of the fastest and strongest oceanic currents 〰️ in the world 🌍
It carries warm 💧♨️ Indian Ocean waters southward along the South African 🇿🇦 coast
⬇️It can be observed 🔎 in this video produced with our
#CopernicusMarine
🇪🇺🌊
#MyOceanViewer
Nuestro regalo del dia de
#ReyesMagos
para nuestros amigos, colegas, usuarios y seguidores españoles 🇪🇸
Un año (y previsión para 8 días) de corrientes en el Mar de Alborán) según los modelos del Servicio
#CopernicusMarine
Have you seen our new Pretty View
#ocean
data viewing tool? You will find different interactive parameters with global and specific regions! We invite you to visually explore our catalogue.
We are happy to announce the launch of world’s 1st operational wave forecasting model using
#wave
spectra assimilation from SAR -Synthetic Aperture Radar from
#Sentinel1
! This means better forecasting accuracy. Useful for
#Shipping
#Marine
#RenewableEnergy
#Salinity
levels in estuaries such as the Rio de la Plata are influenced by a number of factors, including:
🌊Seasonal changes
🌊Fresh water input
🌊Tidal levels
🔽Annual salinity oscillation in the Rio de la Plata estuary, visualised in the
#CopernicusMarine
#MyOceanViewer
🔍
#DYK
?
The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the
#Caribbean
all the way to the coast of
#Norway
, creating a temperate climate and allowing for a diverse range of marine life to thrive
⬇️It can be visualised with the
#OpenData
of the
#CopernicusMarine
🇪🇺🌊Service
The ocean is steadily
#warming
but not uniformly. See our
#seasurfacetemperature
anomaly forecast for Jan 1
#2020
(an anomaly is the departure from a long-term average). Red indicates warming as compared to the recorded average for the area while blue shows cooling.
The Kuroshio Current is a powerful ocean current 〰️ that carries warm, nutrient-rich water to the North Pacific basin
It has a significant impact on the climate and marine ecosystems in the region 🐠🌊
🔽The Kuroshio Current visualised in the
#CopernicusMarine
#MyOceanViewer
🔎
Spectacular launch of🛰️
#SWOT
mission today! It is the first space mission that will study nearly all of the water on the Earth's 🌍surface, with high-precision measurement!
See how our
#MarineData
will benefit:
From sailors to scientists, from fishers to decision-makers and citizens, everyone can benefit from our
#MyOceanViewer
This powerful tool provides data on our ocean conditions 〰️, marine life🐟, and more🌱 - making it a must-have for anyone interested in
#OurOcean
The Gulf Stream is a powerful warm water ♨️
#ocean
current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico towards Europe
It plays a crucial role in shaping the climate of the North Atlantic region
#CopernicusMarine
🇪🇺🌊 provides key
#OpenData
to monitor its dynamics
⬇️
#MyOceanViewer
📽️
"The ocean is the most powerful machine on
#Earth
"- Pierre Bahurel, CEO
@MercatorOcean
. Ex: The Gulf Stream carries about 150 times more water than the Amazon River. Did you know, anyone can dive in free to our digital
@CopernicusEU
#Marine
🌊
#OpenData
:
Based on observations (
#Argo
) combined with models, from 1990 to 2013, the energy of the
#ocean
currents increased by some 15% per decade. “This is a really huge increase” according to new paper
@sciencemagazine
Based on user demand, we created a full roadmap webpage showing
@Copernicus_EU
#Marine
product & services updates planned over the short&long term. See what's coming for model, in-situ &
#satellite
so you can plan your downstream application updates.
📢The
#CopernicusMarine
7⃣th
#OceanStateReport
& Summary is out!
It provides an insight into the state of the ocean and ongoing changes in Europe and beyond 🌊
Find out more👇
Why is
#SeaIce
important❓
It
🌡️Regulates Ocean temperature
🐧Preserves habitats
〰️Drives
#Ocean
circulation
In March, our
#CopernicusMarine
data showed the Arctic’s maximum sea ice🧊extent was the 4️⃣th lowest ever recorded
Read more👇
#CopernicusMarine
service for
#Water
Quality and
#Ecosystem
monitoring
Visualisation of the
#Chlorophyll
concentration
The presence of Chl-a serves as an indicator of the degree of deterioration of
#water
quality and can also be used to assess environmental status 🐟🌱
As you can see from our ocean visualization tool MyOcean PRO, the West Mediterranean Sea is extremely warm! 🥵
The sea surface temperature anomaly shows values above normal situation in the range of +4° to +5°. Check the ocean forecasts in our viewer 👉
𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠: 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗚𝗢?
The Global Climate Observing System announces publication of the first comprehensive assessment of where the 🌍Earth’s excess heat is accumulating.
👉
🌎 🛰️🌊
#ClimateChange
is affecting our planet with devastating consequences on our ocean.
Learn more on our brand-new educational webpages about
#Oceanography
, launching tomorrow.
#OceanExplainers
#InSitu
for
#CopernicusMarine
#Buoys
are equipped with sensors to collect a variety of data 📊and are designed for a variety of purposes:
➡️Drifting buoys measure surface currents 〰️ & temperature
➡️Moored buoys measure wind, wave height & much more 🌊
Did you know that the
@CopernicusEU
#Marine
Service’s mission is to monitor the
#Ocean
🌊?
We're not just a
#data
provider, we also offer a large range of
#services
for our users.
👉Learn more about our offer in this new📽️: the Copernicus Marine Service in a nutshell. Enjoy it!
Did you know that coastal
#Wetlands
can prevent erosion due to their ability to absorb the energy created by ocean currents?
@Copernicus_EU
#Marine
Service support the preservation of these important habitats on
#WorldWetlandsDay
.
#Arctic
sea ice is one of the most sensitive indicators of
#ClimateChange
.
Six new
#satellite
missions have been outlined to keep monitoring the poles and the
@CopernicusEU
#Marine
Service will be providing continuous service as well as new capabilities
👉🏽
📢Our 7⃣th
#CopernicusMarine
Ocean State Report is out!
The report provides an analysis and trends of the Blue, Green, and White Ocean🌊
We will be sharing the key takeaways soon, stay tuned❗️
🔗
The ocean's mesmerising colour 🔵🟢results from a range of factors, including the presence of
#phytoplankton
Satellites🛰️ are key in detecting and monitoring the presence of algal blooms
🔽
#Sentinel3
acquired this stunning image of a phytoplankton bloom in the Barents Sea🌊
#DYK
that
#Ocean
salinity🧂displays seasonal patterns❓
Our
#CopernicusMarine
Service monitors this to gain insights into ocean circulation, climate dynamics, & marine ecosystems🪸
🔽Seasonal
#salinity
of seawater in the Atlantic Ocean🌊 at the estuary of the Amazon River
🛰️Sentinel-6 M. Freilich will serve as a reference for the other
#marine
altimetry missions: It will provide high-precision
#satellite
#data
. Sentinel-3 ABCD will be referenced & inter-calibrated thanks to Sentinel-6 M. Freilich.
#SeeingTheSeas
#sentinel6
#DYK
?
The
#CopernicusMarine
🇪🇺🌊 Service provides
#OpenData
, forecasts & information that allow the monitoring of numerous
#marine
variables
Browse through our
🔵Blue 🌡️ ocean 🌊
🟢Green 🌱ocean 🌊
⚪️White 🧊ocean 🌊
products on our website at 🔗
📢 A new update of our Global Physical Analysis and Forecasting System is available
This🆕release is a major step forward for our service and includes:
✅Improved sea surface temperature accuracy🌡️
✅Better current dynamics🌀
Read more at⬇️
Happy
#EarthDay2020
! 🌍🌱
The ocean is present on more than 70% of the Earth and plays a major role in the Earth climate system. It is a mitigator and victim of
#ClimateChange
, and also a source of hope! 🌊
Check out our free and open catalogue of
#ocean
data🛰️🌏
We wish all those working to preserve
#OurOcean
and to ensure its sustainable exploitation a happy & productive 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣
We will continue improving our products or releasing new ones throughout the year for the benefit of our users & for science-based decision-making
Over the past few days,
#StormCiar
án ⛈️has hit France, the Channel Islands and southern England, bringing heavy rain ☔️and strong winds to several areas
🔽 Large waves 🌊have been generated by the storm, as visualised in the
#CopernicusMarine
#MyOceanViewer
#Arctic
Monitoring Bulletin🐻❄️
On 3 August 2023, according to our
#CopernicusMarine
Global Model, the Arctic
#SeaIce
area measures 7,087,578.50 km² 🧊
This is a decrease of 778,678.84 km² over 🔟days
Do you know about the effects of a warming ocean?
It can cause:
Sea level rise ↑
Risks of coastal flooding 🌊
Marine heatwaves ♨️
Extreme weather events 🌀
Learn more in our
#OceanExplainers
👇
Arctic
#SeaIce
has recently reached its maximum 📈 extent for the year
Thanks to
#CopernicusMarine
Service products dedicated to the white ocean, you can monitor sea ice
⬇️March 2022 - March 2023 seasonal fluctuations of
#Arctic
sea ice retrieved with the
#MyOceanViewer
After 6years of providing ocean data to
@CopernicusEU
Marine & other Services, we say farewell to
#Sentinel1B
Due to a recent anomaly, its mission has come to an end
Sentinel-1A is still fully operational while Sentinel-1C will be launched ASAP
Read more👉
Tracking tropical
#cyclone
#Berguitta
: forecasted wave height, 10m waves on the coasts of
#Reunion
and
#Maritius
as it passes. The coast of Madagascar is also forecasted to receive large waves. Access our tool to stay updated:
#DYK
the
#Antarctic
Circumpolar Current
#ACC
is the world's strongest ocean current❓
➡️It's the only current that circles the planet
➡️It's crucial for regulating Earth's climate, impacting weather patterns & sea level rise
🔽ACC visualised in
#CopernicusMarine
#MyOceanViewer
We produce a range of
#OceanMonitoringIndicators
to track the ocean's health.
Learn about our 'white ocean' OMIs that provide data on sea ice for different regions of the world; vital information to support stakeholders from a range of sectors.
➡️
The annual cycle of
#Arctic
#SeaIce
🧊 typically reaches its maximum extent in March & its minimum in September
Monitoring this provides valuable data for scientific research & conservation efforts❄️
🔽 Annual oscillation visualised in the
#CopernicusMarine
#MyOceanViewer
🔍
🌎 🛰️🌊 Computer models using in situ and satellite data help us describe and forecast the state of the ocean.
More to come on our website, 16 November.
#OceanExplainers
#OceanData
#DYK
, our
#CopernicusMarine
Service monitors sea currents 〰️ every 6️⃣ hours❓
This data is crucial for maritime operations🚢 and search and rescue missions 🛟
🔽Sea water velocity in the Strait of
#Gibraltar
🇬🇮, visualised with vectors in our
#MyOceanViewer
🔎
Ocean acidification, driven by
#CO2
emissions, poses a serious threat to marine life and ecosystems 🦑🪸🐠
Understanding & addressing the long-term impacts is critical to the health of
#OurOcean
& planet🌊
Learn more in the new Ocean Climate Portal 👇
📢New reprocessed sea level data, based on in situ coastal observations, are available in the
#CopernicusMarine
🇪🇺🌊catalogue
➡️This first release of the product contains sea-level data from up to 639 platforms 🏳️
More at 🔗
Announcing a catalogue update to better monitor the Blue, White & Green including:
🌍 A real-time
#seaice
thickness product
🌍
#WAVE
product
🌍 New
#OceanAcidification
parameters
Learn more:
#DYK
@EU_Commission
is building a 'Digital Twin' of the
#ocean
💦 to support decision-making by authorities to implement EU policies but also by citizens & businesses
👉The latest
@EUScienceInnov
report on 🐋🦞Marine Biodiversity Modelling is out ❗️
🔗
Last week, Storm
#Babet
hit the UK 🇬🇧 causing heavy rain 🌧️in several parts of England and Scotland
🔽 The effects of Babet's tail are evident in this visualisation, resulting in exceptionally high waves in
#Aberdeen
🌊, as shown in the
#CopernicusMarine
#MyOceanViewer
🔎