1. Suggestions for the GEOSS Workplan 2012- 2015 C. Waldmann and R. Huber MARUM, Germany

2. Monitoring the Oceans is a cross cutting theme through at least 5 SBAs Water, Biodiversity, Climate, Ecosystems, Disasters Why is GEOSS of importance for Ocean Monitoring? It sets out a framework to integrate existing data architectures It facilitates the exchange of data between different disciplines It forces ocean sciences operators to take user requirements better into account

3. Suggestions for the WP 2012-15 Overall Objectives Facilitate the implementation of GEOSS in the ocean realm by getting NODCs and Research Institutions better involved in GEOSS In the past WP the collection and dissemination of physical data from the ocean were in the foreground Extend the scope of ocean data and information provision by including biodiversity and geohazard aspects

4. Suggestions for the WP 2012-15 Develop a new task integrating climate, geohazard and biodiversity aspects making use of ready available data products and services Foster the development of supersites to respond to environmental disasters Build up closer links to GCOS activities Support the implementation of GEOSS by forming a high level Community of Practice group for Ocean Observations

5. Suggestions for the GEOSS Data Core C. Waldmann and R. Huber MARUM, Germany

6. Objectives Implement the full and open exchange of data Suggestions for GEOSS Data Core Focus the implementation steps on ready available data products and services Most of them are generated from remote sensing observations Incorporation of in situ data are important and necessary!

7. Suggestions for GEOSS Data Core Make use of developed architectures and concepts (SEADATANET, MYOCEAN, EUROSITES, ESONET) Identify operational components Prioritize disciplines and parameter sets Learn from GCOS ECVs (Essential Climate Variables) concept and support GCOS ECVs Introduce data broker to ensure proper data delivery

8. Suggestions for GEOSS Data Core Get NODCs more strongly involved as they play a role as a pacemaker Ask the national contact points on how to improve the situation Look for striking examples for demonstrating the benefits of GEOSS data guidelines templates

9. Suggestions for Future EU Research Activities C. Waldmann and R. Huber MARUM, Germany

10. Suggestions for Future EU Programs Ocean monitoring is still lacking from fractionation  Multitude of regions  Great variety of platforms  Multiple disciplines Integration can only come from an integration of all three aspects Ocean observatories

11. Suggestions for Future EU Programs A number of programs have been initiated but continuation is either dependent from continuing EU funding National support is often missing GEOSS could facilitate this situation

12. Suggestions for Future EU Programs To support the rapid implementation of GEOSS in Ocean Observation Identify observational data that are readibly available Focus on fields of particular interest like biodiversity, geohazards, disaster management Establish or identify an organisational structure that is able to provide sustainable service Introduce data brokers

13. Suggestions for Future EU Programs GEOSS implementation should be carried out around particular topics, preferably where according infrastructure already exists ExamplesHarmful algae blooms Observation of changes in fish stock Tsunami events

14. Suggestions for Future EU Programs With several EU member states being involved either European Agencies like ESA, EEA should provide the sustained service or A dedicated organization has to be founded, for instance an ERIC with distributed data provider

15. Suggestions for Future EU Programs More particular topics of interest Establish demonstrators preferably with international participation for Demonstrating the usability and effectiveness of developed metadata descriptions Introducing and evaluating quality indicators Demonstrating interoperability

16. Suggestions for Future EU Programs Concerted action for international cooperation Small to Medium Scale Cooperative projects for implementing sustainable data services Small to Medium Scale Cooperative projects for implementing interoperability between observing systems considering an end- to- end approach