The Navigating the Future V report, developed by the European Marine Board, gives a birds-eye view of marine science. It looks into the future (2030 and beyond) to identify key topics/themes that are set to significantly advance our understanding of the marine and broader earth and climate systems, which will be of increasing importance to societal wellbeing in decades to come, based on robust, independent scientific advice and expert opinion. The report is structured in the following chapters:
- Introduction;
- A four-dimensional and connected ocean;
- A multi-stressed and rapidly changing ocean;
- Science of surprises;
- Novel technologies, data and modelling for ocean research;
- Sustainability science for the ocean;
- New frontiers, gaps and recommendations