Mediterranean network to Assess and Upgrade Monitoring and Forecasting Activity in the basin (MAMA)

MAMA, Mediterranean network to Assess and upgrade Monitoring and forecasting Activity in the region is a 3-year EU-funded project, with a partnership from all the riparian countries, that aims to establish the multi-national network and regional platform for routine marine observations and forecasts in the Mediterranean. MAMA focuses on the trans-national pooling of scientific and technological resources in the basin, through the sharing of experiences and the transfer of expertise, to bring capacities in operational oceanography at comparable levels.

MAMA interacts with end-users, stakeholders and relevant international organizations, working in the whole basin to stimulate local awareness on the benefits of operational oceanography, disseminating results and demonstration products. The MAMA consortium will provide guidance to the Mediterranean states to shape an integrated effort towards the planning and design of the long term sustained ocean monitoring system in the region.