Copernicus Marine Service provides key data for the polar environment monitoring sector.

Copernicus Marine Service supports sea ice services and all other activities in sea ice covered areas. Copernicus Marine Service sea ice products, among other sources, are used by national Sea Ice Services to serve many user groups like national authorities, shipping companies, public ice breakers, service and software companies, service integrators and research institutes. The Copernicus Marine Service sea ice products allow users to assess environmental safety, and the impacts of economic and activities at both poles. Societal impact: Better knowledge of sea ice conditions Safer transport & ship routing Safer search & rescue operations Environmental impact: Better understanding of both pole's environment and their impact on the global ocean circulation and climate Better understanding of the marine food chain and global carbon cycle More info: http://marine.copernicus.eu/markets/