Session on Ocean Narratives and Indicators

Presentation given at the ObsSea4Clim annual meeting, March 2025, Sopot. Convenors:● Karina von Schuckmann, Mercator Ocean International, France● Gerard McCarthy, Maynooth University, Ireland● Simona Masina, CMCC, ItalySpeakers:● Ocean narratives: the role of ocean indicators (Karina von Schuckmann)● Implementing Ocean narratives: the challenge of the regionalization of ocean indicators(Samantha Hallam, Maynooth University, Ireland)● Marine heatwaves: a demonstrator for cross-cutting ocean narratives (Ronan McAdam,CMCC, Italy)Facilitator: Gerard McCarthy Recording of the talk: https://youtu.be/tfistmoFMjs This plenary session is aiming to engage into a dialogue on so called ocean narratives which are built on ocean indicators. Ocean narratives can reflect diverse viewpoints on the ocean, such as the relationship between humans and the ocean; or they can guide multidisciplinary collaborations (e.g., MHWs in ObsSea4Clim); or bridging global and regional perspectives by highlighting local ocean change in the context of global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development. • Talk: 10 minutes: Ocean narratives: the role of ocean indicators (Karina von Schuckmann)• Talk: 10 minutes: Implementing Ocean narratives: the challenge of the regionalization of ocean indicators. (Samantha Hallam)• Ronan: MHWs (10 minutes): Marine heatwaves: a demonstrator for cross-cutting ocean narratives (Ronan McAdam) • Q&A 15 Minutes with the audience