Imagine trying to count every fish and plant in the ocean using only a few snapshots; it's nearly impossible. This project creates a high-tech 'digital net' that uses underwater robots, DNA sampling from water, and satellites to track sea life in real-time. It turns messy raw data into a clear map that helps us understand how human activity affects the coast.
Marine monitoring is currently fragmented, uncoordinated, and relies on short-term projects. This makes it expensive and difficult for companies to get reliable, long-term biodiversity data for regulatory compliance.
A platform for operational ocean and biodiversity variables, validated eDNA monitoring protocols, and on-board data processing for robotics.
If you are a consultancy dealing with complex EU reporting for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive — this project developed validated eDNA-based monitoring and open-access protocols that reduce the time and cost of manual species sampling.
If you are a robotics company dealing with poor data processing on autonomous vehicles — this project developed on-board data processing and geolocation tools that allow robots to map biodiversity more accurately in the field.
If you are a developer dealing with strict biodiversity regulations for coastal construction — this project developed a platform for Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) that provides the baseline data needed for legal permits.
Based on available project data, the outputs are designed for free and open access through EU and global biodiversity information facilities.
The project is currently demonstrating tools in real-world applications and developing operational workflows, but it is not yet a commercial off-the-shelf product.
Based on available project data, the project emphasizes open-access protocols and tools to ensure the reusability of investments in data generation.
Yes, it specifically supports the Water Framework Directive (WFD), Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the Birds and Habitats Directives.
The project uses FAIR principles and aligns with UN infrastructures like OBIS and ODIS to ensure data can be easily relayed to consumers.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward research (17 partners) and universities (7 partners), indicating a strong scientific foundation. However, the inclusion of 2 industrial partners and 4 SMEs suggests a clear intent to bridge the gap between academic data and commercial application, though the industry ratio remains low at 7%.
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