On 27 September EMODnet was presented at a Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) workshop on Ocean Observation. Kate Larkin, EMODnet Head of Secretariat explained the diverse partnerships that EMODnet has with the Blue Economy, from data provision by the private sector, to the many uses and applications of EMODnet services by the Blue Economy, including Offshore Renewable Energy sector, Coastal Tourism and more. The meeting was attended by EC (DG MARE and RTD) with stakeholders including EuroGOOS, JPI OCeans, EuroSea , FAO, EMB, MOi and many National representatives.