The Ocean Observers Working Group
The Ocean Observers Working Group was established after the 1st workshop, in 2017, as an informal grouping of people involved in educational activities focused on ocean observations who share information, expertise, materials related to ocean observations. It is currently composed of 14 Members, from 8 countries.
Objectives of the Working Group
- Keep the community alive
- Have regular on-line meetings to inform the group about the educational activities around ocean observations at regional level
- Define the content of future Ocean Observers workshops
Criteria for participation in the Working Group
The group is open to anyone who works in marine science communications and education with an interest in ocean observations. Members of the working group are expected to:
- Actively participate in the group activities to meet the objectives
- Represent the ocean observers outside the community
Working Group members
Marine Bollard, Communication officer, France, Euro-Argo ERIC | |
Carol Brieseman, Teacher, New Zealand | |
Lara Diaz, Engineer, Spain, SOCIB | |
Dina Eparkhina, Senior Policy and Communications Officer, Belgium, EuroGOOS | |
Deirdre Fitzhenry, Scientific & technical officer, Ireland, Marine Institute | |
Claire Gourcuff, Science officer, France, Euro-Argo ERIC | |
Keith Hartle, Teacher, New Zealand | |
Dimitris Kassis, Researcher, Greece, HCMR | |
Thomas Mtontsi, Education officer, South Africa | |
Emanuela Rusciano, Science & Communication coordinator, France, OceanOPS | |
Carolyn Scheurle, Scientific mediator, France, IMEV | |
Emily Smith, Program manager, USA, NOAA | |
Carol Young, Teacher, New Zealand |
The Working Group is currently coordinated by Emanuela Rusciano (OceanOPS), Claire Gourcuff (Euro-Argo ERIC) and Marine Bollard (Euro-Argo ERIC)
Contact:
OceanOPS: Emanuela Rusciano
Euro-Argo ERIC: Claire Gourcuff & Marine Bollard