AORA Logo

 

  • Unlocking the Atlantic
    When we unlock the secrets of the Atlantic we unlock a greater world. Watch Video
  • A Healthy Ocean
    Most life on Earth is in the ocean and human activity is its greatest threat. Watch Video
  • Food from the Ocean
    9.7bn people will live on Earth by 2050. Only 3% of our food currently comes from the sea. Watch Video
  • Mapping our Ocean
    Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface yet only 5% of the seafloor has been mapped. Watch Video
  • Big Ocean, Big Data
    Big Ocean Data helps us understand, predict, protects and build a sustainable blue economy. Watch Video
AORA's Vision
Our Shared vision is an Atlantic that is healthy, resilient, safe, productive, understood and treasured so as to promote the well-being, prosperity and security of the present and future generations.

Latest News

Where Do We Map Next?
Mapping the world’s oceans is a tremendous task that would benefit from a prioritisation strategy. This article has been posted on hydro-international.com
Read More
Transatlantic Research Cooperation to Treasure and Protect the Atlantic Ocean
On 6th June 2018, a celebratory event entitled “Transatlantic Research Cooperation to Treasure and Protect the Atlantic Ocean” was held in the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Read More
New Video Produced by AltantOS
The EU Horizon 2020 project AtlantOS just finalized a video to explain the value of integrated Atlantic Ocean Observing for societal benefit.
Read More

Upcoming Events

Our Atlantic Ocean for Growth and Well-Being
21-22 November 2018, Mindelo, Cabo Verde
Read More
5th Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference
5th Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference, 23-24 October 2018, Vigo, Spain
Read More