The EU is aiming for a 35% share of global ocean observing system by 2035, in support climate forecasting, marine protection, aquaculture, fisheries and other blue economy activities.
The Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) aim to make information on ocean biodiversity easier to find, share and use worldwide.
Data on the amount of lice on migrating young salmon, sea trout and sea char contributes to the decision-making process as part of the country's "traffic light" system for aquaculture regulation.