Scientific synthesis reports and assessments
Scientific synthesis reports and assessments
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eISSN: SP 2752-0706, SPD 2752-0714
State of the Planet (SP) is dedicated to the publication of scientific synthesis reports and assessments on all subjects of the Earth and environmental sciences. In a rapidly changing world, expert-based assessments of academic findings curated for a wider audience to support decision making, science communication, education, and funder mandates are becoming more and more widespread. Such reports are extensive science community efforts offering timely, state-of-the-art insight into a specific field of the Earth sciences. State of the Planet is open to any reporting and assessment initiative by (inter-) governmental agencies, environmental services, learned societies or associations of researchers that aim to publish on a regular basis.
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30 Sep 2026 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report published in SP

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR10). Please read the press release by the European Union Copernicus Marine Service.

30 Sep 2026 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report published in SP

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR10). Please read the press release by the European Union Copernicus Marine Service.

30 Sep 2025 9th Copernicus Ocean State Report published in SP

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 9th Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR9). Please read the press release by the European Union Copernicus Marine Service.

30 Sep 2025 9th Copernicus Ocean State Report published in SP

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 9th Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR9). Please read the press release by the European Union Copernicus Marine Service.

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Recently released reports

10th edition of the Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR10)

As part of the Copernicus Marine Service, the annual Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR) is the key tool of its ocean reporting framework. The OSR reports on the state, variability, and ongoing changes in the marine environment of the global ocean and the European regional seas over the past decades up to close to real time. Using observation-based (remote sensing, in situ) and ocean reanalysis data, the OSR provides a comprehensive 4-dimensional (latitude, longitude, depth, and time) analysis of the Blue, Green, and White Ocean. The OSR is intended to act as a reference, providing a unique ocean monitoring dashboard for the scientific community and for policy makers and others with decision making responsibilities.

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Current reports

11th edition of the Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR11)

As part of the Copernicus Marine Service, the annual Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR) is the key tool of its ocean reporting framework. The OSR reports on the state, variability, and ongoing changes in the marine environment of the global ocean and the European regional seas over the past decades up to close to real time. Using observation-based (remote sensing, in situ) and ocean reanalysis data, the OSR provides a comprehensive 4-dimensional (latitude, longitude, depth, and time) analysis of the Blue, Green, and White Ocean. The OSR is intended to act as a reference, providing a unique ocean monitoring dashboard for the scientific community and for policy makers and others with decision making responsibilities.

  • Preprint posting: September/October 2026
  • Accessibility of peer review: reviewers and authors only
  • Final report publication: September 2027