The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) is a network of European organisations working together to observe the oceans, to make the collected marine data freely available and interoperable, to create seamless data layers across sea-basins and to distribute the data and data products through the Internet. The primary aim of EMODnet is to unlock existing but fragmented and hidden marine data and make them accessible for a wide range of users including private bodies, public authorities and researchers.
Joseph has around 10 years' experience working in coordination and facilitation roles at the interface of science, policy and society, particularly in the ocean and polar fields. He holds an MSc in Polar and Alpine Change from the University of Sheffield and a BSc (Hons) in Geography from Newcastle University, along with a diploma in international environmental law and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), and project management certifications. Prior to joining Seascape Belgium as a Senior Science Officer, Joseph held positions at the secretariats of EuroGOOS, the European Polar Board (EPB) and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), developing expertise in research and logistical collaboration, observing system development, international coordination and stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, policy advice and communications across environmental fields at a European and global scale.
At Seascape Belgium, Joseph works on projects with tasks relating to ocean observing, data systems development, citizen science, research infrastructures, policy and other areas.