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Sea2See · Project

Blockchain Traceability System to Increase Sustainable Seafood Sales and Consumer Trust

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Imagine a digital passport for fish that proves it was caught sustainably. Instead of trusting a random sticker, shoppers can see the entire journey from the ocean to the plate using a secure digital ledger. It's like a high-tech receipt that guarantees the fish is eco-friendly, making it easier for honest fishers to charge a premium.

By the numbers
5
demo cases deployed
14
consortium partners
6
countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Sustainable seafood producers struggle to prove their eco-friendly practices to consumers in complex supply chains. This lack of visibility prevents them from gaining a competitive advantage and charging premium prices.

The solution

What was built

A blockchain-based traceability platform, a Data Collection Software Development Kit (SDK), and an integrated Aquaculture production Cloud.

Audience

Who needs this

Sustainable aquaculture farmsSeafood wholesalersEco-conscious retail fishmongersSupply chain software providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Aquaculture
SME
Target: Fish farm operator

If you are a fish farm operator dealing with low visibility of your sustainable practices — this project developed a blockchain-based platform and a production cloud integration that makes your eco-friendly methods visible to the end buyer.

Retail
enterprise
Target: Supermarket chain

If you are a supermarket chain dealing with consumer skepticism about seafood origins — this project developed a traceability data collection system that provides verified data throughout the value chain to increase social acceptance.

Software
SME
Target: Agri-tech developer

If you are an agri-tech developer dealing with fragmented data in seafood supply chains — this project developed a Data Collection Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows simple interaction with a blockchain system.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this technology?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not mentioned.

Has this been tested at an industrial scale?

The blockchain model was deployed in 5 demo cases across the seafood value chain.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP or licensing terms are not provided.

How does this integrate with existing aquaculture systems?

The project created a Data Collection Software Development Kit (SDK) and integrated an Aquaculture production Cloud with the blockchain.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project runs from 2022-07-01 to 2026-06-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 7 industrial partners (50% of the total 14 partners) and 6 SMEs. This high ratio of commercial entities across 6 European countries suggests the technology is being developed for immediate market application rather than pure academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact SMARTWATER PLANET SL in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing the Sea2See SDK for your seafood supply chain.

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