{"id":66,"date":"2026-02-27T10:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oceanpractices.org\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:44:21","slug":"main-landing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceanpractices.org\/?page_id=66","title":{"rendered":"OceanPractices AISBL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We support the vision to have agreed and broadly adopted methods across ocean research, operations and applications<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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What is the OceanPractices AISBL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OceanPractices AISBL (Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif) is an international non-profit organization based in Belgium. It brings together scientists, technicians, institutions, funders, and policymakers to advance and implement ocean best practices worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Partnership Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A platform supporting the design and submission of EU and international proposals by the AISBL and its members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation and Capacity Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlocking shared resources, expertise, and infrastructure to strengthen and accelerate best practice development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A global forum enabling broad participation in the evolution, harmonization, and effective implementation of ocean best practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Professional exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fostering interaction between scientists and technicians to co-create, refine, and apply robust methodologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Increasing the visibility and impact of technicians and practitioners who develop and apply best practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UN Ocean Decade Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Closely aligned with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, contributing through the Ocean Practices for the Decade Programme and collaborating with the Ocean Best Practices System.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Join OceanPractices AISBL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joining OceanPractices AISBL means becoming part of a global partnership shaping the future of trusted ocean knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As a member, you can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n