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FP-7 EUROFLEETS funded ship time for European marine scientists
Added on: 2009-12-16 12:33:00 |
| Until the 15th of January marine researchers at European universities of institutes can express their interest in funded ship time onboard of numerous European research vessels. ... [Read more] |
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MARBOUND 5.0, the VLIZ geodatabase with maritime boundaries: intensively used world wide!
Added on: 2009-12-16 11:33:00 |
| Version 5.0 of this global database covering the maritime boundaries of all coastal states worldwide is now available at www.vliz.be/vmdcdata/marbound. This year alone VLIZ counted yet more than 4000 downloads by users from all over the world. The dataset is used for the preparation of building and development plans at sea, environmental impact assessments, marine and coastal studies, school projects, etc. ... [Read more] |
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Looking back to the special anniversary edition of the VLIZ young Scientists' Day
Added on: 2009-12-08 22:59:00 |
| On Friday 27 November all marine scientists of Flanders and surrounding met! Because of the 10th anniversary of the Flanders Marine Institute a special edition of the VLIZ Young Scientists' Day was organised in Hotel Thermae Palace in Oostende. Here you can find all winners of the contests and pictures of the event. ... [Read more] |
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IODE Seminars II: Satellite Wind and Wave Products for Marine Forecasting
Added on: 2009-12-04 12:43:00 |
| With this initiative the UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE, in co-operation with the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), wants the local marine scientists to get in touch with world leading experts, often present at the InnovOcean Site in Ostend for a training course or meeting. On the 14th of December 2009 an afternoon session (16.00 - 18.30) is organised in which three specialists of EUMETSAT, WMO and NOAA will explain how satellite wind and wave products are implemented in marine forecasting. ... [Read more] |
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VLIZ celebrates its 10th birthday!
Added on: 2009-11-06 12:50:00 |
| By the end of November we have a big celebration in Oostende! The Flanders Marine Institute celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a two-day event in Thermae Palace. On Thursday 26 November there is a full evening's programme on the coast and sea for the public at large (in Dutch - BOOKED UP). During the day on Friday 27 November we organise the 10th VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day: a must for all marine researchers in Flanders and surroundings! That night an academic ceremony is closing off the festivities (only for invited guests; in Dutch). [Read more] |
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| World urges more marine research!
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At the occasion of the 10th anniversary of VLIZ, various top-experts in marine science have been asked how they see the future and relevance of oceanology and how a small region like Flanders can contribute. [listen to interviews]
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