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I have now moved to bsky.app/profile/nfletch.bsk… - loads of interesting ocean and remote sensing people there πŸ›°οΈπŸŒŠπŸͺΈ

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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
9 Jun 2025
🌊 Great to be part of the EU Digital Ocean Pavilion at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice! Explore the pavilion - a dynamic space to connect, learn, and co-create solutions for a more sustainable blue future. #unoc3 @CopernicusEU Follow online - ww.digitaloceanpavilion.eu/c…
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
2 Jan 2025
Get ready for the third EU πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί #OceanDecade webinar on 15 January! The third instalment of the series will look at the role of Earth observation, in situ and modelled marine data in solving 3 of the 10 Ocean Decade Challenges for collective impact: πŸ”΅Challenge 3: Sustainably feed the global population Challenge πŸ”΅Challenge 4: Develop a sustainable, resilient and equitable ocean economy πŸ”΅Challenge 6: Increase community resilience to ocean hazards πŸ“… Mark your calendar and register here: eudata4oceandecade.eu
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πŸ“’Last chance to register for the 3⃣rd webinar of the EU #OceanDecade🌊series on 15 January ➑️Our representatives will showcase how #CMEMS data can be used to address the upwelling phenomena & its impact on the fisheries in northwest Africa Register πŸ‘‡ eudata4oceandecade.eu/
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Today we launch our #marinescience policy foresight publication Navigating the Future VI #NFVIOcean, which considers the #Ocean's role in the Earth system & highlights research & policy needs to support our understanding & address global challenges: marineboard.eu/publications/…
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The 2nd webinar of the "Data for the UN Ocean Decade - A European focus" series by @CMEMS_EU, @eumetsat, and @EMODnet will focus on how observation and data can support the #OceanDecade for a clean and healthy ocean. πŸ—“οΈ 10 October, 14:30 CEST πŸ”— Register: ow.ly/pMXI50SVA6s
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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are essential for the conservation of certain habitats 🌊 #CopernicusMarine provides access to the @protectedplanet #MPA dataset to help monitor the health of these areas πŸ”½ MPAs & Sea Water Temperature 🌑️ for the #BalearicSea for 15 August
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
12 Aug 2024
Intense #wildfires πŸ”₯ have broken out north of #Athens, seen here by our MTG-I1 satellite yesterday 11.08. Fire hotspots & thick smoke plume visible from space between 11:00 - 17:30 UTC. Evacuations are in place as emergency workers try to keep fires under control. #ClimateCrisis
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
4 Jul 2024
Recording now available from the first webinar in the EU #OceanData series! πŸ›°οΈπŸŒŠ Get a taste of what's to come in the later sessions - more info coming soon. There is also a poll at the end - we'd really appreciate your feedback! πŸ™ Watch here: bit.ly/4chr7Qf
28 Jun 2024
Missed the chance to join our first webinar in the EU #OceanData series? πŸ›°οΈπŸŒŠ Not to worry, the recording is now available! If you attended and would like to rewatch, there is also a poll at the end - we're really appreciate your feedback! Watch here: bit.ly/4chr7Qf
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#DYK phytoplankton undergoes seasonal blooms❓ With the arrival of spring, increased daylight β˜€οΈ & warmer temperatures stimulate phytoplankton growth πŸ”½ Chlorophyll-a (an indicator of phytoplankton) along the #UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ coast visualised in the #CopernicusMarine #MyOceanViewer
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Congratulations to the 2 winning teams of the #OceanHack4EU πŸ† 🌊 The Blue Team developed a user interface to remotely monitor glider fleets 🚀 SailoR created an app to promote responsible sailing & connect users with marine conservation projects πŸ”— marine.copernicus.eu/news/lo…
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
26 Jun 2024
Our image of the week, captured by the @CopernicusEU #Sentinel3 πŸ›°οΈ, shows a large phytoplankton bloom in the North Sea off the west coast of #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Phytoplankton play a key role in marine ecosystems as the basis of the food chain ⛓️ Find out more! bit.ly/3XAkZhm
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
At the #FIMC2024 Media Workshop, hosted by @eumetsat, @letraonpy discussed the importance of satellites in ocean forecasting❗️ He outlined the data provided by the #CopernicusMarine Service, such as sea surface temperature, which is key to forecasting marine heatwaves 🌊
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Replying to @kirstymccabe
@kirstymccabe tells us more about the 21st International Weather and Climate Forum Media Workshop in Darmstadt where she met weather presenters from around the world aka "kindred spirits" @Forumeteoclimat @eumetsat @skynews #showyourstripes
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A historic win for all! πŸ’šπŸ™ŒπŸ’™ European Union countries have adopted a landmark law, the first of its kind, to restore: πŸ‘‰At least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 πŸ‘‰All ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050 Read more: ow.ly/gIiT50SkXxq
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Join the "Data for the UN #OceanDecade - A European focus" webinar series to discover how the data and products developed by @CMEMS_EU, @eumetsat, and @EMODnet can support the achievement of the #OceanDecade. πŸ—“οΈ 19 June, 14:30 CEST πŸ”— Register: ow.ly/XH8m50Sk4aK
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
14 Jun 2024
Don't forget to join our series of webinars in the EU #OceanData series to address the @UNOceanDecade challenges, with the first one coming up on 19 June at 14:30 🌊 Register here: eudata4oceandecade.eu
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Join us for our 1⃣st webinar on πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί #OceanData on 19 June at 14:30 (CEST)❗️ Discover how the data and products provided by #CopernicusMarine support Ocean monitoring activities and help tackle the @UNOceanDecade challenges 🌊 Register at πŸ‘‡ eudata4oceandecade.eu/
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
7 Jun 2024
Tomorrow is #WorldOceansDay 🌊 A day to celebrate our oceans, but also to serve as a reminder that we need to take action to protect them. Join our 1st webinar in the EU #OceanData series to address the @UNOceanDecade challenges: πŸ“… 19 June at 14:30 πŸ”—eudata4oceandecade.eu
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Neil Fletcher 🌊 retweeted
16 May 2024
The spring bloom image linked below is our image of the week! Head over to the @eumetsat website for more info, and to download: eumetsat.int/image-week-phyt… As a bonus, here's an extra zoomed-in view from #Sentinel2 on the same day showing ships moving north through the bloom area 🧐
13 May 2024
The spring bloom season has begun 🀩! The @Copernicus #Sentinel3 satellite's #OLCI instrument captured this beautiful image of the sea, west of #Brittany/south of #Ireland on 11 May. Lots of activity, including some bright coccolithophores πŸ›°οΈπŸ¦ 
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