The aim of the "Gap Analysis for Integrated Atmospheric ECV CLImate Monitoring" (GAIA-CLIM) project is to improve our ability to use ground-based and sub-orbital observations (non-satellite observations) to characterise satellite observations for a number of atmospheric Essential Climate Variables (ECVs).

The central North Pacific region centred on the international date line and 40N is known to be one of the richest fishing ground of neon flying squid in the North Pacific Ocean. We developed regional ocean environment analysis system, Scalable Kit of Under-sea Information Delivery system (SKUIDs) for providing potential fishing ground information to fishing operators for achieving quasi-operational habitat monitoring/management and economical optimization of fishing operation at this site.

Scientists at NERSC combine observations, models and data assimilation to advance the understanding of the environment, and to develop innovative solutions and services for our stakeholders. A significant amount of effort goes into generation and documentation of datasets, and both scientists and the center should receive due credit. As the size and number of datasets produced and utilized at NERSC is steadily increasing, the need for a systemised organisation of this data emerges. In addition, RCN and EU require, as a general rule, that data produced shall be published with open access.

A high-resolution unstructure mesh model of the Turkish Straits System (TSS) is developed. Multi-year simulations of the TSS are performed for the integral system using realistic atmospheric forcing between 2008-2013. The dynamics and circulation of the system is analyzed using a multi-year numerical simulations for the first time. The TSS, being the bridge between the Black and Mediterrean Seas, is a crucial component for the operational forecast systems of the two marginal seas.