News
Celebrating 15 Years: JPI Oceans Photo and Art Contest
- 08 June 2026
On the occasion of our anniversary, we’ve launched a special contest: we want to invite artists, photographers and enthusiasts from Europe and beyond to engage with the ocean science we have been coordinating for fifteen years.
Share your ideas for new Joint Actions with us!
- 22 May 2026
For the fourth time running, JPI Oceans is soliciting stakeholders to share ideas for new Joint Actions.
Third time's a charm: OKEANO-supported All-Atlantic Forum wraps up in Brazil
- 18 May 2026
For the third year running, JPI Oceans supported the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum, this time set in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, through its participation in the OKEANO Coordination and Support Action.
Back on Board: Knowledge Hub on Sea Level Rise Sets New Leadership and Direction for the Second Cycle
- 28 April 2026
The Knowledge Hub on Sea Level Rise (KH SLR) has entered discussions on its second cycle, with the first Governing Council meeting on 23 April 2026 marking a renewed push to strengthen collaboration and accelerate joint action on sea level rise knowledge.
Current Joint Actions
Ecological Aspects of Deep-Sea Mining
The Joint Action Ecological Aspects of Deep-Sea Mining assesses the long-term impacts of polymetallic nodule mining on the deep-sea environment.
- Ongoing
Blue Bioeconomy
The BlueBio ERA-NET Cofund aimed to strengthen Europe’s position in the blue bioeconomy. It consisted of 30 partners from 17 countries, and launched a total of four calls funding 49 projects. Since 2024, JPI Oceans is following up the funded projects and activities.
- Ongoing
Current Strategic Engagements
All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance is the result of science diplomacy efforts involving countries from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, aiming at enhancing marine research and innovation cooperation across the Atlantic anywhere between the Arctic and Antarctica.
- Ongoing
European Ocean Observing System
The European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) framework promotes ocean observing in Europe by means of collaboration, coordination and integration among the relevant key people, institutions and facilities. JPI Oceans chairs the EOOS framework’s Resource Forum and has initiated a process to create National Charts on Ocean Observing and Monitoring in Europe.
- Ongoing