UNESCO's work on oceans and coastal issues aims to provide essential scientific information for governments and decision-makers regarding ocean and coastal ecosystems. It promotes the sharing of knowledge through networks and international conferences, bringing together researchers and policy makers.
Ocean Portal
Ocean Portal is a high-level directory of Ocean Data and Information, and related websites
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The Global Ocean Observing system (GOOS)
GOOS promotes integration of the fragmented coastal environmental research community and its linkage to the community at large, especially user groups like policy makers, environmental and resource managers, NGOs, the business community, and the public in general, to enable them to get the scientific information they need to make informed decisions in a timely fashion.
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UNESCO & Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
UNESCO is actively participating in the aid to those affected by the tsunami under coordination of the United Nations.
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UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
The IOC assists governments to address their individual and collective ocean and coastal problems through the sharing of knowledge, information and technology and through the coordination of national programmes.
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EurOCEAN 2004
