Lead institution:
Second Institute of Oceanography, MNR – China
The MoNITOR project, endorsed in 2022 in response to the UN Ocean Decade initiative, aims to establish a high-resolution physical-ecological coupled forecasting system.
It addresses oceanic natural disasters in different basins like oxygen deficiency in the Indian Ocean, tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, ocean acidification in the Pacific, and glacier melting in Antarctic. Through cross-sector partnerships and scientific innovation, it contributes to marine disaster prevention and environmental value added. In the past two years, it focused on young scientist collaborations and expanded globally. The programme promotes cooperation in marine forecasting systems, enhances protection of the marine environment, and controls marine disasters. It cooperates with stakeholders worldwide to contribute to ocean sustainability.
Start Date: 01/01/2024
End Date: 01/01/2030
Lead Contact: Yuntao Wang (yuntao.wang@sio.org.cn)