The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)

The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) is a thematic node of the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON).

The Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) is a growing global initiative composed of regional networks of scientists, resource managers, and end-users working to integrate data from existing long-term programs to improve our understanding of changes and connections between marine biodiversity and ecosystem functions.

With shared objectives around marine biodiversity monitoring, the development and uptake of biodiversity indicators, and policy relevance, MARCO-BOLO and MBON collaborate to strengthen links between European and global efforts and support more coordinated marine biodiversity observations.