All-Atlantic Floating University Network
Training at sea is critical for preparing the new generations of Early Career Ocean Professionals. Multiple training at sea opportunities and programs are in operation globally that target different needs and requirements for different academic and maritime sectors.
To strengthen and develop further training at sea in the Atlantic region, greater exchange and collaboration between new and existing programs is essential, including sharing of best practices. This is the purpose of the creation of the All-Atlantic Floating University Network (@SeaNetwork), in the scope of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance.
This cooperation network is in line with the Galway (2013) and Belém (2017) Statements and also the Washington AAORIA Declaration (2022) by engaging partners from the whole Atlantic region with a common objective and purpose. In addition, @SeaNetwork contributes to the objectives of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the European Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”.
