Imagine trying to build a city in the ocean where fishing, shipping, and nature all have to get along. This project creates a smart map and a set of rules to decide which areas should be protected and which can be used for business. It helps people balance making money from the sea with keeping the ocean healthy for the future.
Companies operating in the ocean struggle to balance profit with strict biodiversity laws, often facing delays or legal challenges due to poor spatial planning.
A modular Ecological-Socio-Economic (ESE) management system and decision support tools (DSTs) for marine spatial planning.
If you are a wind farm developer dealing with strict environmental regulations for site selection — this project developed decision support tools that identify low-impact zones. This allows you to place turbines where they won't harm critical biodiversity, speeding up permit approvals.
If you are a shipping route planner dealing with changing marine protected area boundaries — this project developed a modular management system that integrates ecological and economic data. This helps you optimize routes to avoid restricted zones while maintaining efficiency.
If you are a seafood producer dealing with resource depletion in coastal waters — this project developed a system to prioritize areas for restoration. This ensures your operations are located in sustainable zones that support long-term fish population growth.
Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structure is mentioned as the project is EU-funded research.
The project validated its tools across 6 test sites in 5 European Sea Basins to ensure they work in real-world maritime environments.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, though the project focuses on providing tools for public and private decision-making.
It is designed to support the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the EU Green Deal, ensuring business activities align with legal conservation targets.
The project developed an integrating database and decision support tools, suggesting they are designed for technical integration into planning processes.
The consortium is highly diversified with 18 partners across 14 countries. While it is research-heavy (10 university and research institutes), it includes a 11% industry ratio with 2 industrial partners and 3 SMEs, indicating a transition from academic theory to practical business application.
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