Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # SCOPE Satellite-based observations of Carbon in the Ocean: Pools, fluxes and Exchanges ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [New global long-lived mesoscale eddies dataset highlights that mesoscale eddies enhance CO2 uptake](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/new-global-long-lived-mesoscale-eddies-dataset-highlights-that-mesoscale-eddies-enhance-co2-uptake/) - A major new study has revealed that longlived swirling ocean features, known as mesoscale eddies, play a role in modifying the absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). They can last for months or even years and carry heat, nutrients, and carbon across vast distances... - [SCOPE showcases new advances in ocean carbon science at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-showcases-new-advances-in-ocean-carbon-science-at-the-ocean-sciences-meeting-2026/) - The SCOPE team attended and presented their latest research at the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) in Glasgow, Scotland, in February 2026 - the flagship international conference for the ocean science community. - [Second Ocean Carbon From Space Workshop 2025 ](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/second-ocean-carbon-from-space-workshop-2025/) - Over the last two weeks, the SCOPE team co-delivered the Second Ocean Carbon From Space Workshop with the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, JAXA, EUMETSAT. - [A story of Ocean Carbon](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/a-story-of-ocean-carbon/) - Follow the story of Ocean Carbon with Edukeo - Ocean Carbon. Which showcases the work of SCOPE and sister project OC4C. - [New global chlorophyll-a data record published, filling critical polar gaps](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/new-global-chlorophyll-a-data-record-published-filling-critical-polar-gaps/) - A new peer-reviewed study led by Daniel Ford has been published in Earth System Science Data, presenting a spatially and temporally complete global surface chlorophyll-a (chl-a) data record spanning 1997–2024. - [SCOPE contribution to the Global Carbon Budget 2025](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-contribution-to-the-global-carbon-budget-2025/) - We’re pleased to share that the SCOPE project has been acknowledged in the upcoming Global Carbon Budget 2025, recognising our contribution to advancing global understanding of the ocean carbon cycle. - [Ocean Carbon from Space Workshop 2025](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/ocean-carbon-from-space-workshop-2025/) - Coordinated by the ESA-funded SCOPE project (Satellite-based observations of Carbon in the Ocean: Pools, Fluxes and Exchanges). Dates • Online: 24–26 November 2025 • In-person: 2–4 December 2025 at the International Ocean Colour Science (IOCS) Meeting in Darmstadt, Germany Join us for the 2nd Ocean Carbon from Space Workshop, which will bring together the scientific - [SCOPE Data Highlights Ocean Acidification in Planetary Health Check 2025](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-data-highlights-ocean-acidification-in-planetary-health-check-2025/) - The newly published Planetary Health Check 2025 brings into focus the state of our planet’s life-support systems - [SCOPE presented at EC-Earth General Assembly](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-presented-at-ec-earth-general-assembly/) - Valentina Sicardi presented SCOPE at the EC-Earth General Assembly at Stockholm University in March. View Event - [SCOPE Showcased at AI4NetZero Conference](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-showcased-at-ai4netzero-conference/) - This week, the SCOPE project proudly featured at the AI4NetZero conference in Exeter, with Plymouth Marine Laboratory researcher Dr Mayra Rodriguez presenting. The conference gathered experts and innovators to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing net-zero challenges. Dr Mayra Rodriguez presented her work from the SCOPE project. SCOPE brings together an - [SCOPE Researchers Visit Split, Croatia for Primary Production Workshop](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-researchers-visit-split-croatia-for-primary-production-workshop/) - Recently, Dr. Gemma Kulk, Dr. Shubha Sathyendranath and Bror Jönsson travelled to Split, Croatia, to attend a workshop on phytoplankton primary production. The workshop was organised by the Photoclim project and brought together researchers from Croatia, UK and USA to discuss the latest techniques and methodologies for quantifying primary production in aquatic ecosystems.Primary production refers - [The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/royal-society-summer-science-exhibition-2024/) - In July, SCOPE members Mayra Rodriguez and Elin Meek participated in the Royal Society Summer Science Exposition, taking place at the home of the Royal Society in central London. They volunteered in the stand “Deep Heat: How a warming ocean is changing life on Earth”, which focused on the UK ocean observing capabilities (Atlantis project) - [Dynamic Earth exhibition](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/dynamic-earth-exhibition/) - Dynamic Earth is a world-class Science Centre and Planetarium in Edinburgh. Their newest exhibition, All Eyes on Earth, features SCOPE Science Lead Gemma Kulk. This exhibition aims to showcasing the value and relevance of space science for everyday life and the sustainable future of our planet. New Exhibition Lands at Dynamic Earth | Dynamic Earth - [CBIOMES annual meeting](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/cbiomes-annual-meeting/) - SCOPE team members Gemma Kulk, Shubha Sathyendranath, Lekshmi Krishnakumary and Mayra Rodriguez visited New York City last week (25-27 June 2024) for the annual meeting of the Simons Collaboration on Computational Biogeochemical Modeling of Marine Ecosystems (CBIOMES) project. There they presented on ongoing research into phytoplankton primary production that is also part of SCOPE. CBIOMES - [European Space Agency visits Plymouth Marine Laboratory](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/esa-visits-pml/) - Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) were delighted to host Roberto Sabia and Javier Alonso Concha from the European Space Agency (ESA) for a SCOPE Science Discussion meeting. This provided an important chance to discuss key scientific questions and investigate future research opportunities, while showcasing our laboratory and the city of Plymouth, UK. Photo: Roberto Sabia and - [SCOPE KO meeting 11th & 13th December 2023](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-project-presentation-at-esa-ec-meeting/) - This was a virtual meeting which brought together partners from the project with over 25 people in attendance. - [EC-ESA Joint Earth system Science Initiative 2023](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/ec-esa-joint-earth-system-science-initiative-2023/) - The Joint EC-ESA Earth System Science initiative is a partnership between the European Commission’s Research and Innovation Directorate (DG-RTD) and the European Space Agency (ESA). It aims to advance Earth System Science in response to global challenges by aligning scientific activities. During a workshop organised in November 2023 at ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN), ## Pages - [Home](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/) - SCOPE aims to use satellite data to better understand how much carbon the ocean holds and how it changes over time. - [Project Outputs](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/project-outputs/) - Project Outputs Datasets SCOPE will produce global datasets of the pools, fluxes and exchanges of carbon in the ocean, including air-sea CO2 exchange, interior dissolved organic carbon, coastal and open ocean dissolved organic carbon, particulate inorganic carbon, particulate organic carbon, phytoplankton carbon, primary production and export production. UExP-FNN-U full surface ocean carbonate system datasetA joint - [Contact](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/contact/) - Contact Get in touch Key contacts from the SCOPE project: Dr. Gemma Kulk Science lead Plymouth Marine Laboratory gku@pml.ac.uk Elin MeekProject manager Plymouth Marine Laboratory eme@pml.ac.uk Follow Us We will be sharing updates through the Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s channels. Twitter Facebook Linkedin Affiliated projects SCOPE works closely together with the following ESA-funded projects:Biological Pump and - [Team](https://oceancarbon-scope.org/scope-team/) - The SCOPE Team The Team This diverse group brings together scientists from across the globe, each wielding their unique expertise: earth observation scientists, oceanographers, marine biologists, data analysts, machine learning experts, and modelers. 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