The International Symposium on Transformative Ocean Science publishes the Transformative Ocean Science for the Ocean Pact policy brief

The Transformative Ocean Science for the Ocean Pact policy brief has been published by the Transformative Ocean Science International Symposium, hosted by Italy’s National Research Council (CNR), through the official symposium resource hub. The brief presents key messages emerging from the Venice Symposium held in March 2026, outlining priority actions to strengthen Europe’s ocean knowledge, long‑term observation capacity and science‑policy cooperation across sea basins. It highlights the need for sustained ocean observing systems, improved data integration, stronger links between research and decision‑making, and enhanced collaboration between national and regional actors. The recommendations support the implementation of the European Ocean Pact and are relevant for coordinated, science‑based ocean governance across Europe’s sea basins, including the Black Sea region.