The Copernicus Maritime Surveillance Service (CMS) provides the detection of discharges of oil, assist in identifying the polluting vessels, as well as monitor the evolution of accidental spills during emergencies.

This annual publication provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art report on the current state, natural variations, and ongoing changes in the European regional seas and global ocean, particularly in 2019.

ESA is exploring how satellites can help detect and reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. From spotting build-ups of litter to tracking ocean currents, satellites could be...

On 22 July 2021, Mercator Ocean International signed the official agreement with the European Commission to continue to implement and develop the Copernicus Marine Service for the next seven years.

Plastic pollution has rapidly become one of the more widespread problems in global marine ecosystems, and millions of tons now enter our oceans annually. To track...

The Copernicus Marine Service, a user-driven service, is continuously evolving to better support Member States in the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Discover how a space-based platform could prevent marine pollution incidents and contribute to better sustainable management in EU ports. More information

A new report from the EU statistical office, relies heavily on data from the Copernicus Marine Service to map EUs progress across its SDGs. In the case of human interaction...

Scientists from the University of Michigan have developed an innovative way to use NASA satellite data to track the movement of tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean.

A cargo ship carrying chemicals and plastic pellets has been burning and beginning to sink off the coast of Sri Lanka starting on May 20th, 2021. Here is taking...