Imagine the ocean as a series of islands that fish and whales need to travel between to survive. This project creates a map and a rulebook to make sure these 'underwater highways' stay open and healthy. It brings together local people and businesses to agree on how to protect the sea without hurting the local economy.
Companies operating in the ocean face unpredictable regulatory changes and declining natural resources. There is a lack of a standardized, agreed-upon method to balance commercial use with marine protection.
A Blueprint for marine conservation planning and a modelling system that integrates biodiversity and economic data.
If you are a shipping company dealing with changing environmental regulations in coastal waters — this project developed a Blueprint that helps align commercial routes with protected blue corridors. This reduces the risk of regulatory fines and operational delays.
If you are a fishing business dealing with declining fish stocks — this project developed a co-management system that uses science to set conservation goals. This ensures long-term stock recovery and more predictable harvests.
If you are a tourism operator dealing with degraded coral reefs or habitats — this project developed restoration tools across 12 demonstration sites. This improves the quality of the natural attractions your customers pay to see.
Based on available project data, no pricing or licensing costs are mentioned; the project is funded by an EU contribution of EUR 8,375,060.
The project is currently in the demonstration phase across 12 sites to prove the model works before broader use.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP or licensing agreements.
The project supports the achievement of EU and global protection targets for 2030 by providing a science-based approach to designating protected areas.
The project runs from 2024-09-01 to 2028-02-29, suggesting the final Blueprint will be available by early 2028.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward research and public entities, with 13 'Other' organizations and 8 research institutes. Only 4 SMEs and 1 industry partner are involved, resulting in a low industry ratio of 4%. This suggests the output will be highly scientific and policy-driven rather than a commercial product.
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