Challenges for global ocean observation: the need for increased human capacity

Miloslavich, P, Seeyave, S, Muller-Karger, F, Bax, N, Ali, E, Delgado, C, Evers-King, H, Loveday, BR, Lutz, V, Newton, J, Nolan, G, Peralta Brichtova, AC, Traeger-Chatterjee, C and Urban, E 2018 Challenges for global ocean observation: the need for increased human capacity. Journal of Operational Oceanography. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/1755876X.2018.1526463

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Abstract/Summary

Sustained global ocean observations are needed to recognise, understand, and manage changes in marine biodiversity, resources and habitats, and to implement wise conservation and sustainable development strategies. To meet this need, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), a network of observing systems distributed around the world and coordinated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) has proposed Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) that are relevant to both the scientific and the broader community, including resource managers. Building a network that is truly global requires expanding participation beyond scientists from well-resourced countries to a far broader representation of the global community. New approaches are required to provide appropriate training, and resources and technology should follow to enable the application of this training to engage meaningfully in global observing networks and in the use of the data. Investments in technical capacity fulfil international reporting obligations under the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14A. Important opportunities are emerging now for countries to develop research partnerships with the IOC and GOOS to address these obligations. Implementing these partnerships requires new funding models and initiatives that support a sustained research capacity and marine technology transfer.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This is an Original Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Operational Oceanography on 27 September 2018, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1755876X.2018.1526463
Divisions:	Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Other (PML) Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Science Areas > Earth Observation Science and Applications
Depositing User:	Kim Hockley
Date made live:	08 Oct 2018 14:10
Last Modified:	25 Apr 2020 09:59
URI:	https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/8013

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