The 9th edition of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR) has been published. The OSR 9 provides information on changes and variations in the ocean over the past decades, with a focus on 2023 and 2024 extreme events. This year's publication explores the deeply interconnected nature of the impacts of ocean change with changes in marine ecosystems, human society, culture, and the economy.   

The OSR is a yearly scientific collaboration involving more than 100 experts from Europe and around world, and compiled by the Copernicus Marine Service. 

Using observation-based (remote sensing, in situ) and ocean reanalysis data, the OSR provides a comprehensive 4-dimensional (latitude, longitude, depth, and time) analysis of the Blue, Green, and White Ocean. The OSR is intended to act as a reference, providing a unique ocean monitoring dashboard for the scientific community. The Summary presents a clear overview of the key takeaways of the report, specifically created for policy makers and others with decision-making responsibilities, and for citizens at large.

You can find out more and read the report here.