Imagine placing a smart, automatic thermometer in the ocean, but instead of just temperature, it tracks how the sea breathes and absorbs CO2. These sensors work on both floating and fixed platforms, acting like a permanent health check for the water. This helps us understand how the ocean fights global warming and how it affects sea life.
Current ocean observations lack the autonomy and consistency needed for real-time carbon uptake estimates. This creates uncertainty for climate mitigation strategies and the sustainable scaling of aquaculture.
A multi-platform observing system featuring autonomous biogeochemical sensors for seawater CO2 characterisation and flux determination.
If you are a farm operator dealing with unpredictable crop losses due to ocean acidification — this project developed autonomous CO2 sensors that provide real-time data on water chemistry. This allows for better decision-making regarding the scale and location of aquaculture sites.
If you are a sensor manufacturer dealing with low market adoption of biogeochemical tools — this project co-developed sensors with research infrastructures to ensure a direct route to market. This process optimizes technology for operational requirements and scalability.
If you are a verifier dealing with inaccurate estimates of ocean carbon uptake — this project developed a multi-platform observing system for the characterisation of the ocean carbon system. This provides the consistent data streams needed to validate carbon sequestration for net zero policies.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details for the sensors are not provided.
Yes, the project focuses on scalability and a direct route to market by co-developing technology between 8 industry partners and research infrastructures.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though technology is co-developed with industry partners.
The system is designed for multi-platform use, integrating sensors onto both moving and fixed platforms operated across ERICs.
The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2027-06-30, with sea demonstrations planned during this period.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward research and infrastructure, featuring 28 partners across 9 countries. However, a significant 29% industry ratio, including 8 SMEs, indicates a strong push for commercialization and a direct route to market for the developed sensors.
Contact the Integrated Carbon Observation System European Research Infrastructure Consortium in Finland.
Contact us to connect with the 8 industry partners developing these carbon sensors.
