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EDMERP Details

General

Project Title
Mediterranean network to Assess and upgrade the Monitoring and forecasting Activity in the region (2002-2004)
Project Acronym
MAMA
Project Reference
FPV EESD Thematic Network Project (EESD-CT-2001-20010)
Associated programme
Mediterranean Global Ocean Observing System (MedGOOS)
Start Date
2002-01-01
End Date
2004-12-31

Geographic Area

Geocoverage
Mediterranean Sea
Sea Area
Mediterranean Sea

Observations

Data Theme
Physical oceanography
Cross-discipline

Description

Abstract
This project catalyses co-operation through all Mediterranean countries to identify gaps in the present capability and enhance ability in observing, modelling and forecasting the ecosystem; raise awareness on the benefits of ocean forecasting; disseminate results and products; upgrade the infrastructure to underpin further research towards the design of a viable ocean nowcasting/forecasting of the state of the sea, according to end-user needs. The project will address the transnational pooling of scientific and technological resources through the sharing of experiences and the transfer of expertise, to bring capacities at comparable levels, and provide an integrated effort towards the planning and design of the initial ocean observing and forecasting system in the Mediterranean. The focus will be on the sustainable use of the coastal zone. MAMA will also interact with end-users and work in the whole basin to raise awareness on the benefits of ocean forecasting with dissemination of results and products. MAMA will put in place the institutional networking and establish the basic infrastructure for the future MedGOOS operational system. It will demonstrate the usefulness of ocean observations and forecasting, trigger local awareness and build the momentum towards long term commitments by governments.
Project website
http://www.ifremer.fr/mama/index.htm

Originators

Coordinator
CNR, Institute for the Marine and Coastal Environment (IAMC) - Oristano
Contact name
SecretaryMarchi D.
Fax
+39 0783 22002
E-mail
info@imc-it.org; d.marchi@imc-it.org
Other Partners
CNR, Institute for the Marine and Coastal Environment (IAMC) - Oristano
ENEA Centro Ricerche Ambiente Marino - La Spezia
National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH)
Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer – INSTM
Institute of Marine Sciences, Middle East Technical University
Cyprus Oceanography Center
Institute of Marine Sciences. Mediterranean Marine and Environmental Research Centre (CMIMA-ICM-CSIC)
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Hellenic National Oceanographic Data Centre (HCMR/HNODC)
Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research (IOLR)
International Ocean Institute - Malta Operational Centre (University Of Malta) / Physical Oceanography Unit
National Institute of Biology - NIBMarine Biology Station

Administration

Local identifier
867
Creation Date
2014-10-06
Revision Date
2014-10-06