Copernicus Marine Service in support to Norway by Copernicus Marine_Service

Copernicus Marine Service in support to

NORWAY

USE CASE BOOK

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Mapping the arctic landscape

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Transnational multi-models tool: noos-drift

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Offshore aquaculture systems for salmon farming

P. 10 Reducing ship's fuel consumption thanks to better marine coatings P. 12 Safe transport of gas in the north sea P. 14 Securing human lives and assets in a harsh ocean environment P. 16 Ship routing in ice covered areas: the navtor as services P. 18 Support to fish farmer decision making

The Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS) provides reference data and information on the physical and biogeochemical state, variability and dynamics of the ocean and marine ecosystems for the global ocean and the European regional seas. Products are free of charge and open to all, accessible via marine.copernicus.eu. CMEMS is implemented by Mercator Ocean International on behalf of the European Commission.

Inventory of marine applications developed in Norway with the help of Copernicus Marine Service products.

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MAPPING THE ARCTIC LANDSCAPE

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ArkGIS (Arctic Geographical Information System) is a free, interactive mapping platform developed by experts of WWF Norway (WorldWilde Fund for Nature) that combines and integrates existing data about the environment and human activity in the Arctic. It aims at identifying, compiling and representing data on nature conservation interest in the Arctic. The ArkGIS web-platform enables any user to download data-based maps and videos, and to develop customized maps on ones own, using an interactive map service. ArkGIS has integrated sea ice thickness analysis and forecast from the Copernicus Marine Service in their map called Ice Conditions and Polar Class requirements under IACS. This is useful for a better understanding of the general status of the ice in the Arctic as well as understanding requirement for ships in the arctic, under the polar class requirements.

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EU INSPIRE Directive and OGC compliant standards.

Free and sustained information provision for dashboard tool development. Standardized and interoperable interfaces.

ARKGIS VIEWING TOOL COMPLIANT STANDARS EU INSPIRE DIRECTIVE GIS TOOL SEA ICE WWF

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Ice melting, Arctic gold rush, increased shipping activities have transformed the Arctic ocean into a hot topic in public debate. WWF and ArkGIS seeks to bridge the knowledge gap in the Arctic Ocean between outpacing commercial development and knowledge based regulation. It brings together on the same GIS tool information about bthe Artcic animal species (polar bears for examples), shipping traffic density, local cultural and cultual information, oil and gas activities as well as environmental ecosystems and sea ice information. Data are originating from various data bases.

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CMEMS Analysis and Forecast model products provide with 7-day sea ice forecasting updated daily. It provides sea ice information relevant to ship routing in the Arctic ocean. Product in use 1

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ArkGIS wwf.panda.org/ More information here

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TRANSNATIONAL MULTI-MODELS TOOL: NOOS-DRIFT

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Drift models are multi-purpose tools that can forecast the drift trajectory of any objects, substances or resources drifting at the sea surface or in the water column. Typically activated several hundreds of times per year and per country, drift models are among the most valuable tools in the day to day management of the coastal and marine environment, marine resources and maritime safety. Designed as a one-stop-shop service, NOOS-Drift is a distributed transnational multi-models ensemble system to assess and improve drift forecast accuracy in the European North West Continental Shelf. With a unique demand submitted either through a web application or through a machine-to-machine API, NOOS-Drift users can get access to, visualize and download an ensemble of drift trajectories produced by different national drift forecast services connected to the NOOS-Drift system. The analysis tool provides an estimate of the ensemble spread as well as the likely impacted areas.

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A quick and easy way to intercompare different model trajectories results

A straightforward identification of areas at risk

Easily integrate NOOS-Drift results in their own system Standard files format and protocols

DRIFT MET-OCEAN FORCING POLLUTION OIL-SPILL

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The multi Model Ensemble approach is a common approach in weather forecast meteorology and climate studies, and relatively new in oceanography. Because of incomplete understanding of the physics of the earth system, different models representing weather/climate/ocean processes in different ways are developed providing a source of uncertainty in forecasts. In order to address this source of uncertainty, single projections from several models are used to generate the Multi Model Ensemble. With NOOS-Drift, they could activate a similar transnational mechanism in a single click and receive analysis results within 15 minutes.

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Each model service provider connected to NOOS-Drift must execute at least two drift simulations per request using the model native met-ocean forcing and the CMEMS NWS-MFC met-ocean forcing, respectively. This strategy allows to assess both the uncertainty inherent to the met-ocean forcing spread, and the uncertainty inherent to the models differences. Simulation with other CMEMS products can also be done in order to extend the size of the NOOS-Drift ensemble. Product in use 1 Product in use 2

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NOOS is EuroGOOS regional operational oceanographic system for the North West European Continental Shelf. Operated by 24 institutes from the nine countries bordering the extended North Sea and the Atlantic Approach, NOOS develops online operational marine data and information services for the NWS area and contributes to major initiatives such as EMODnet, CMEMS IN-SITU TAC, NWS-MFC, EOOS, etc.

More information here Contact Sébastien Legrand slegrand@naturalsciences.be

NOOS - North West Shelf Operational Oceanographic System noos.eurogoos.eu/

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OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS FOR SALMON FARMING CASE • USE OVE RVIE W

Fish farming is an efficient way of producing food. Sixty-two percent of fish food shall come from aquaculture by 2030. Norwegian Fjords, and the European coasts in general, are already full and can not host anymore aquaculture farms. Maritime Spatial Planning is advising fish farmers to further develop offshore. Hence, there is a need to find new aquaculture farm sites offshore. The Copernicus Marine Service data can support new aquaculture farms siting and licensing, thanks to available marine data such as temperature, dissolved oxygen levels, ocean currents and waves. For example, Offtek AS has used the Copernicus data to develop an aquaculture SubSea project offshore Portugal, Aveiro. Salmon farming require specific oceanic conditions and Copernicus data have been used to check where optimal water temperatures up to 14/16 Degree Celcius, adequate oxygen levels, not too strong but strong enough currents and waves can be found offshore Portugal. Such offshore site are very innovative as they for example allows to avoid sea lice problems.

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Useful environmental baseline information

User Friendly access to dynamic and static layers

Useful, free and sustained information provision.

OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE SALMON FARMING ATLANTIC OCEAN PORTUGAL NEW PROTOTYPE

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World fish consumption per capita has doubled since 1960s, and now, half of the fishs are produced by aquaculture. The world population is growing rapidly and aquaculture is one of the ways of transforming energy from feed to plate. The natural production of the ocean can not be enhanced artificially. Aquaculture, the fastest growing food industry in the world, can partly take over and by 2030 it could be producing most of the fish we eat. New aquaculture sites need to be found and the Copernicus Marine data supports the resource assessment of those new sites.

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Copernicus Marine model-based products for the physics, wave and biogeochemical components are used in real time and reanalysis in the Iberian Biscay Irish Atlantic region for this application. Product in use 1 Product in use 2 Product in use 3 Product in use 4 Product in use 5 Product in use 6

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OFFTEK is a project development company which identifies, matures and develops business opportunities which are offered to the industry and investor community. Today the company is involved in international aquaculture projects, development of construction yard for composite material structures and electrification of marine public transport.

Ofttek AS offtek.no/

Contact Karl C. Strømsem kstromsem@offtek.no

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REDUCING SHIP'S FUEL CONSUMPTION THANKS TO BETTER MARINE COATINGS CASE • USE OVE RVIE W

Jotun is a leading manufacturer of paint, coatings and powder coatings for more than 90 years. Jotun produce marine coatings that use cutting edge technology to maximize ship speed through water and conserve energy. Jotun Marine Coatings allow to reduce both ship fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The impact of biofouling on a ship fuel consumption can be large. Jotun Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) monitors the changes in ship specific hull and propeller performance. The correlation between the vessel speed and power over time is compared against the ideal conditions. Performance indicators like in-service and dry-docking performance are determined and monitored for vessels coated with Jotun marine coatings. The Copernicus Marine Service provides information on ocean conditions relevant to improve and complement the accurate analysis of hull performance. The knowledge of the actual physical conditions of ocean water are relevant for making better and customized specifications for Jotun customers regarding marine coatings.

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Improved and customized product specification

Reduce biofouling and consequently fuel consumption and

Improved methods for monitoring hull and propeller performance greenhouse gas emissions

JOTUN MARINE COATING HULL PERFORMANCE FUEL CONSUMPTION

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Hull performance refers to the impact of hull and propeller on the fuel efficiency of a ship. Deterioration in hull and propeller performance between dry-dockings currently accounts for around 10% of world fleet fuel cost and corresponding greenhouse gas emissions. Most vessels leave dry dock with hull and propeller in a good condition. However, on account of a combination of biofouling and mechanical damage, hull and propeller performance begin to deteriorate. Vessel operators can reduce their fuel costs and emission significantly if proven quality coatings and a standardized approach along with data driven solutions are used and implemented.

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Several Copernicus Marine Service products based on global ocean satellite observations and operational analysis and forecast are used to complement the analysis on hull performance and get approximate estimates of the biogeochemistry and physical ocean conditions. Product in use 1 Product in use 2 Product in use 3 Product in use 4 Product in use 5

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Jotun is a world leading provider of marine coating solutions to the global marine fleet namely in the newbuilding, dry-dock and sea-stock markets. In addition, Jotun supplies coating solutions for mega yachts and leisure yachts. Jotun marine coating solutions offering significant savings in fuel and greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry.

jotun www.jotun.com/

More information here Contact Jotun contact hps-analysis@jotun.com

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SAFE TRANSPORT OF GAS IN THE NORTH SEA

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The PIPEX project focuses on modelling the transport of natural gas through subsea pipelines taking into account oceanic conditions. The natural gas produced by Norway is transported to Europe in large diameter subsea pipelines, and the state of the entire pipeline system is modelled in real time. The accuracy of the capacity estimations is important for optimisation of existing infrastructure and for design of new pipelines. Sea bottom temperature is a particularly important parameter when calculating the transport capacity in a subsea gas pipeline as the volume of the gas is nearly directly proportional to the temperature. Modelled sea bottom temperature data from the Copernicus Marine Service North West Shelf Forecasting model are used as input to the computer models at GASSCO, because observed sea bottom temperatures are not available. Recent analyses of the deviation between the modelled and measured gas temperature in the pipelines show a maximum temperature difference of up to 2 °C. Reducing this deviation by improving the estimation of the sea bottom temperature will have a key economic incentive for the project.

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Free and sustained information provision. High quality information allowing realistic applied results. Provision of sustained and accurate bottom temperature for pipeline transport capacity estimation.

PIPEX NATURAL GAS SUBSEA PIPELINES GASSCO BOTTOM TEMPERATURE

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As operator, Gassco is responsible for safe and efficient gas transport from the Norwegian continental shelf to other European countries . Oil and gas companies are responsible for the production and sale of gas, while Gassco is responsible for transporting the volumes sold. It is essential that the market can rely on gas deliveries as people who depend on gas in their daily lives must feel sure that the company will deliver as agreed.

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CMEMS Analysis and Forecast model products provide with 7-day forecast of 3D ocean currents updated daily. Physics Models over the European North West Shelves and Baltic Sea are used in this application. It provides hydrodynamic forecast including high frequency processes of paramount importance to characterize regional scale marine processes. Product in use 1

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Gassco is a private norvegian company, operating and responsible for safe and efficient gas transport from the Norwegian continental shelf to Europe and is a leading gas transporter in Europe.

More information here Gassco www.gassco.no/en/

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SECURING HUMAN LIVES AND ASSETS IN A HARSH OCEAN ENVIRONMENT CASE â&#x20AC;˘ USE OVE RVIE W

AHPA, Asset Health and Probabilistic Analyses, focuses on probability analyses of fractures and strains on offshore structures. AHPA gives answers to the questions: How can we be sure that offshore structures are sufficiently safe? How can we ensure that no accidents occur? Experience data of where, when and why fatigue cracks occur have been systematically collected for Jacket structures and for Semi-submersibles. Such fatigue cracks are linked to the strains that offshore structures are exposed to due to harsh weather conditions in the North Sea. Of particular interest is the accumulated impact of wave forces, but also the importance of forecasting wave e.g. wave swell in periods of important marine procedures where the swell frequency is close to the resonance frequency of a structure. This wave information can be derived from Copernicus Marine Service. For example, the ship heave motion is of serious concern during marine operations. Combined wind sea and swell system from different directions may result in rapid changes in the heave amplitude. CMEMS wave height combined with period is used to predict the 3-dimensional motion of floating bodies.

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A long period of wind observations is important to compute the forces that a structure has been exposed to through that period of time and to model the expected remaining lifetime Long timeseries of wave forecasts and analyses are very important in order to calculate the remaining lifetime of a structure and to schedule inspections and routine repairs of known weak spots

OFFSHORE STRUCTURE FATIGUE IMPACT OF WAVE FORCES STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT HEAVE MOTION

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A harsh ocean environment with strong winds and waves over decades of use causes significant wear and tear on offshore structures. The angle from which waves hit a platform, and the wave height are important factors, but in addition the wave frequency is an important factor due to the resonance frequency of the structure itself. If a wave system with high energy at a certain frequency hits a structure such as a platform or a ship, it can be extremely dangerous to perform operations.

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Wave forecasts from the CMEMS North West Shelf model, including significant wave height, wave period, wave direction, wave energy spectra are used in this application. Moreover, CMEMS Ocean Wind Observations is also used. A long period of wind observations is important to compute the forces that a structure has been exposed to through that period of time, and to model the expected remaining lifetime. Product in use 1 Product in use 2

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AHPA, Asset Health and Probabilistic Analyses, is a Norwegian company that delivers consultancy services to the offshore industry. The company provides in particular expertise on Structural Integrity Management and has more than 30 years of experience working with probability analyses of fractures and strains on offshore structures.

Contact Ole Tom Vardal varole61@gmail.com

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SHIP ROUTING IN ICE COVERED AREAS: THE NAVTOR AS SERVICES

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The shipping service company NAVTOR AS develops software solutions for various planning and e-navigation services. NAVTOR AS serves around 3000 vessels world-wide, and these include the passenger vessel M/S FRAM cruise ship operated by Hurtigruten and the M/S POLARSYSSEL operated by the governor of Svalbard, which are faring near the ice edge, but need to avoid the ice. The NAVTOR AS NavStation allows to draw possible waypoints and consider the sea ice forecasts on top of the existing winds, waves and currents conditions. NAVTOR AS includes the sea ice forecasting from the Arctic Copernicus Marine Service model into its display. The novelty resides in the ability to animate the charts and get an impression of the possible changes of the conditions during the voyage due to ice motions and freezing or melting of the ice. Bjørn Åge Hjøllo from NAVTOR AS says that "e-Navigation is crucially dependent on detailed validation information for the forecasts. Further efforts should focus on practical solutions to present uncertainty estimates overlaid with the forecast."

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Free and sustained ocean currents, sea ice and waves provision to

High quality information allowing consistent fuel saving and lower

feed ship routing software.

CO2 emission.

More accurate planning of arrival time. Safer sailing routes for human beings and boat equipment.

NAVTOR SHIP ROUTING ARCTIC OCEAN CURRENTS NAVIGATION SOFTWARE SEA ICE

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Wind, waves and currents and sea ice cover are crucial factors in choosing a route at sea. Advanced routing systems are being introduced in sailing and shipping, one result being that the skipper on board makes the crucial decisions about the route. Avoiding rough weather and having the best possible advance route planning can minimise boat damage and mean more precise arrival times. Choosing the optimum route also lays the foundation for reducing fuel consumption.

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CMEMS Analysis and Forecast model products provide with 7-day sea ice forecasting updated daily. It provides sea ice information relevant to ship routing in the Arctic ocean. Product in use 1

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NAVTOR

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www.navtor.com/ More information here Contact Bjørn Åge Hjøllo bjorn.hjollo@navtor.com

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SUPPORT TO FISH FARMER DECISION MAKING

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Webstep is developing predictive models and business simulator to support decision making in fish farming in European seas. Based on data from the Copernicus Marine Service, Webstep designs predictive statistical models that allow predicting future temperature for specific areas. Sea temperature plays an important role on fish production due to the sea temperature effects on fish mortality rate, average maturation time of the fish, and average harvested weight of the fish. Since temperature is a natural phenomenon with a strong seasonality component, predictive models can yield good predictions of future temperatures. In addition, these models can serve as an input for a Business simulator. It is a methodology taking data as an input, and based on a series of assumptions, producing a corresponding outcome. It helps answering WHAT IF questions, as for example: What will happen to a given salmon population development if the sea temperature increases by 2° C?. When combined with predictive modeling, a business simulator can support fish farming decision makers with the impact future events might have in their business.

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Save time and expertise for fish farmers to get a wiser decision making Support fish farming decision makers with the impact future events might have in their business

FISH FARM SHETLAND WEBSTEP PREDICTIVE MODELS BUSINESS SIMULATOR DECISION MAKING

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Water quality is a critical factor when culturing any aquatic organism. Optimal water quality varies by species and must be monitored to ensure growth and survival. The quality of the water in the production systems can significantly affect the organism's health and the costs associated with getting a product to the market. Water quality parameters that are commonly monitored in the aquaculture industry include temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, hardness, ammonia, and nitrites.

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Satellite products for Sea Surface Temperature are used for this application. Product in use 1

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Webstep is a Norwegian private company. Almost 400 people work at Webstep supporting customers across multiple industries and areas. Together Webstep ensures power supply, efficient airline booking, innovative mobile banking, and efficient cloud solutions. Additionally Webstep turns data information into business value and develop digitized healthcare solutions and

webstep

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www.webstep.com/

More information here Contact David Lara Arango david.lara.arango@webstep.no

MARINE FOOD

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MARKETS

Copernicus Marine Service supports all sectors of the Blue Economy.

POLAR E NVI RONME NT M ONI TORI NG

The Copernicus Marine Service polar environment products allow users to assess environmental safety in both poles. These products are used by national sea ice services to serve many user groups like:  National authorities  Research institutes  Shipping companies

SCIENCE & CL IMAT E

We provide scientists with many products to conduct their environmental, climate and oceanographic research. They can rely on:  The Ocean Monitoring  The Ocean State Indicators (OMIs) Report, a flagship scientific publication

We provide public authorities and governments with key parameters to support the monitoring of habitats within conservation areas. Many variables can be monitored by each European Member State using the Copernicus Marine Service, such as:  Sea water eutrophication  Ocean noise

WATE R QUALI TY

SOCIET Y & EDUCAT ION

We develop ocean literacy tools for the general public, teachers, decision-makers etc. They are used to raise awareness about the multifaceted environmental pressures on the ocean:  Climate change  Overfishing  Plastic pollution

M ARI NE NAVI GATI ON

We provide products contributing to safer ship routing (can reduce fleet navigation risks in ice-covered areas) and more ecological and efficient marine navigation (by lowering fuel consumption):  Ocean current  Sea ice  Wave

N ATU RA L R ES O U R C ES & E N E R GY

Our ocean models provide key inputs to estimate ocean energy resources to:  Monitor  Evaluate ocean offshore sites energy resources These data are used by businesses researchers and decision-makers.

COASTAL M O NITO R IN G

The modelling method called “Downscaling” allows the Copernicus Marine Service data to be used to develop high resolution coastal models, useful for coastal management.

Using our products, each European Member State can:  Monitor sea water  Notably sea water quality in line with eutrophication in the European Marine areas impacted by Strategy Framework harmful algae blooms Directive (MSFD)

M A R IN E CO N S E RVAT I O N & PO L IC IES

M A R IN E FO O D

Our products and services are used to model fish habitats with variables like chorophyll and sea surface temperature, for example. These contribute to the sustainable management of:  Fisheries  Aquaculture farms

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Our daily forecast ocean model provides inputs for:  Search and rescue  Meteo-ocean software dashboards The ocean current model can be used for drift forecasting of oil spills that help government agencies to better plan emergency response operations.

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