For #WorldOceanDay 2026, we invited members of the African Seas Regional Team and OPERA Project to share their vision of a healthy, thriving ocean across their regions.
What do you predict for the future of our Ocean?
Full video: youtu.be/jyB0yWy8lhw@WorldOceansDay
Happy #WorldOceanDay2026 from the OceanPrediction DCC Team!
Today, let us not only celebrate our shared ocean, but also highlight the important work made possible through science, innovation, and a shared commitment to ocean monitoring and prediction.
Want to learn more about the work of OPERA and how you can engage as an Early Career Ocean Professional to get involved with the future of #oceanprediction in Africa?
Join us here: shorturl.at/GV5TV
At the 6th #sinoafricaforum on Marine Science and Technology from 22-23 of May 2026, the #OceanPrediction DCC & the OPERA project were presented by Professor Affian Kouadio (co-chair of African Seas Regional Team & OPERA Advisory Board member)
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⏳ Countdown to Our Ocean Kenya
In 25 days, the first Our Ocean Conference held on African soil will place a global spotlight on ocean action and leadership across Africa and offer a unique opportunity to shape the global ocean agenda for the next decade.
Learn more: https//ouroceankenya.com
#OurOceanKenya#OOC11
ALT The image features a countdown design with "25 days to #OOC11" on a blue background. Decorative wave patterns are included. On the right, there's a view of a clear ocean with a traditional sailboat near a coastline, beneath a blue sky. A logo for "Our Ocean Kenya 2023" is at the top left.
From 18–20 May 2026, the 11th @EuroGOOS Conference brought together the #operationaloceanography community in Cyprus where Enrique Alvarez (Technical Coordinator) joined colleagues from @MercatorOcean where he contributed to discussions during a round table session.
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OceanPrediction DCC and @MercatorOcean will be at #OOC11 in Mombasa, Kenya this June to connect with partners around the Ocean Prediction Enhancement for Regions of Africa project.
Follow #OurOceanKenya for updates from the conference and see you in Mombasa in June!
Congratulations to Ocean Prediction for Costa Rica (#OP4CR), one of the Ocean Prediction DCC’s flagship projects, on its official endorsement as a Decade Project by the IOC Executive Secretary under the UN Ocean Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021 to 2030)!
Join the OceanPrediction DCC African Seas Regional Team for our first webinar of 2026 with Dr. Joseph Ansong (University of Ghana) & Dr. Sivareddy Sanikommu (KAUST) on the 28th of May at 2 PM GMT | 4 PM Cape Town time
Online session on Google Meet: meet.google.com/mtz-dqej-dmj
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The April edition highlighted our first national workshop for OP4CR in Costa Rica.
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OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre retweeted
New Call for Proposals🌊
"Formation and management of a Consortium of sub-Saharan African institutions for the co-design, development and operation of applications using ocean forecasts in the framework of the OPERA project"
Apply 👉 mercator-ocean.eu/tender/156…
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OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Centre retweeted
📣 Call for proposals now open:
Sub-Saharan African institutions are invited to co-design and operate ocean forecasting applications under the OPERA project, implemented by @MercatorOcean International.
#CopernicusMarine#OceanForecasting
#callforproposals: Formation and management of a Consortium of sub-Saharan African institutions for the co-design, development and operation of applications using ocean forecasts in the framework of the OPERA project
Learn more here: shorturl.at/SeTB2#oceanforecasting
Have you read the April newsletter? This edition highlighted our survey results that provided a snapshot of the current landscape, key user needs and challenges, and more for the OceanPrediction DCC
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#callforproposals: Formation and management of a Consortium of sub-Saharan African institutions for the co-design, development and operation of applications using ocean forecasts in the framework of the OPERA project
Learn more here: shorturl.at/SeTB2#oceanforecasting