Multi-stressor Index

Water Temperature Found to Drive Seasonal Shifts Between Dolphin Species in the Azores

A long-term study shows that common and Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Azores segregate seasonally based on sea surface temperature, with a key threshold around 21°C determining which species dominates the region....

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NECCTON Develops New Algorithms to Advance the Copernicus Marine Service

NECCTON has launched a suite of machine‑learning and data‑assimilation algorithms to help the Copernicus Marine Service better merge ocean models with a growing range of observations....

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Mapping 25 Years of Micronekton Dynamics Across Changing Ocean Provinces

This study defines environmentally similar “provinces” to map and track changes in micronekton biomass and vertical structure from 1998 to 2023, shedding light on the seasonal and year‑to‑year variability of these key mid‑sized ocean organisms that drive deep‑sea carbon export and feed many marine predators....

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Mapping Key Hot Spots to Help Protect Overfished Blackspot Seabream

Researchers have mapped long‑term hot spots where blackspot seabream consistently gather in the western Mediterranean, identifying key areas that could support future protection measures for this overfished species with minimal impact on local fisheries....

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NECCTON and OceanPredict Announce Upcoming Session on Policy-Ready Ecosystem Modelling at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026

Governments and marine authorities increasingly rely on accurate, forward-looking information to protect marine life, respond to climate impacts, and manage the growing pressures on our oceans....

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NECCTON News December 2025

NECCTON News | December 2025 is out now NECCTON is entering a key phase, with nearly 30 new marine ecosystem products now being validated — spanning fisheries, pollution, benthic habitats, biogeochemistry, and climate risk. This issue highlights major scientific advances, new AI-driven tools, climate and ecosystem projections, and how NECCTON is strengthening the Copernicus Marine Service to ...

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