Operational oceanography and the ocean value chain
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, regulates our climate, feeds hundreds of millions of people, and underpins a vast range of economic activity. Yet for most of …
Course: Fundamentals of Ocean Forecasting
What is ocean forecasting and why does it matter?
In this video you will learn about why the ocean matters to society and what operational oceanography is. In particular you will learn how observations, numerical models, and data assimilation …
Welcome to week 1
This week, we lay the foundations for everything you will learn throughout MOOC Set 1, by exploring what ocean forecasting is, why it matters, and how it has evolved into …
Get to know the team
This course was created by experts from universities, research institutions, and ocean science organisations across Africa, Europe, and North America, as part of the OPERA Capacity Development Activities — led …
Welcome to the course
Ocean forecasting provides the critical information behind early warning alerts, sustainable fisheries, and coastal protection — helping safeguard lives and livelihoods worldwide. Yet foundational training in this field remains out …