Imagine the ocean as a giant puzzle where some pieces, like coral reefs and fish, are missing or broken. This work uses high-tech tools like DNA testing and GPS tracking to find out where the pieces are and how they move. By understanding these patterns, we can help the ocean heal and ensure there are enough fish for the future.
Marine habitats in Northern Europe are in poor condition, leading to a conflict between fisheries management and biodiversity conservation. This threatens long-term food security and climate resilience.
A set of scientific data and models using genomics, animal tracking, and machine learning to monitor marine habitat health.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with declining fish stocks and strict quotas — this project developed data on habitat preferences and predator movements that helps align fishing activities with biodiversity conservation to ensure long-term food security.
If you are a consultancy dealing with complex EU Habitats Directive compliance for clients — this project developed machine learning and genomic analysis tools that provide the scientific evidence needed to prove the restoration of protected habitats.
If you are a hardware provider dealing with the need for real-world validation of tracking devices — this project developed in situ observational studies using aquatic animal tracking and underwater video to test equipment in the Kattegat-Skagerrak region.
Based on available project data, there is no pricing information provided as this is a research project funded by the EU.
The project focuses on the Kattegat-Skagerrak region, but the methods using genomics and machine learning are theoretically scalable to other marine environments.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned; however, it is a Horizon-RIA project which typically follows EU open-access guidelines.
It provides the scientific data needed to meet the EU Habitats Directive and the 2030 European Biodiversity strategy targets.
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31, with results being generated throughout this period.
The consortium is purely academic and research-driven, consisting of 6 partners from 5 countries (DK, FR, NO, PT, SE). With 3 universities and 3 research institutes and 0% industry participation, the project is focused on knowledge generation rather than immediate commercialization.
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