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Mission Ocean and Water Projects

Under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation funding programme, 81 projects received funding through the “Restore our Ocean and Waters” mission calls launched between 2021 and 2024.

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Thematic areas

Explore the different thematic areas of the Horizon Europe project portfolio dedicated to restoring and protecting our ocean and waters.

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Results (81)

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  • ongoing
  • A-Aagora

A-AAGORA demonstrates how technological, social, logistical and economic innovations reduce coastal pressures through ecosystem-based management and nature-based solutions, strengthening climate resilience.

Start and end date
  • 1 Δεκέμβριος 2022 - 31 Μάιος 2026
EU Contribution
  • € 8 362 816,93
Thematic area
  • Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
Lighthouse
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Year of the call
  • 2021
CORDIS link
  • ongoing
  • AlgaePro BANOS

AlgaeProBANOS brings together 26 expert partners, start-ups and SMEs to accelerate the development of sustainable algae products.

Start and end date
  • 1 Απρίλιος 2023 - 31 Μάρτιος 2027
EU Contribution
  • € 10 939 104,65
Thematic area
  • Blue Economy
Lighthouse
  • Baltic and North Sea basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
Year of the call
  • 2022
CORDIS link
  • ongoing
  • BioProtect

BioProtect co-develops & demonstrates innovative and scalable ecosystem-based solutions to protect and restore ecosystem biodiversity in the Atlantic and Arctic basin.

Start and end date
  • 1 Μάιος 2024 - 30 Απρίλιος 2028
EU Contribution
  • € 8 021 357,00
Thematic area
  • Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
Lighthouse
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Year of the call
  • 2023
CORDIS link
  • ongoing
  • BLUE CONNECT

BLUE CONNECT co-develops a science-based, systematic approach to marine conservation, focusing on strict protection, restoration, and connectivity.

Start and end date
  • 1 Σεπτέμβριος 2024 - 1 Μάρτιος 2028
EU Contribution
  • € 8 375 060,00
Thematic area
  • Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
Lighthouse
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
  • Baltic and North Sea basin
  • Mediterranean Sea basin
  • Danube River and Black Sea basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Year of the call
  • 2023
CORDIS link
  • ongoing
  • BLUE4ALL

Blue4ALL develops science-based tools for achieving Marine Protected Areas that meet conservation and restoration objectives while addressing the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.

Start and end date
  • 1 Ιανουάριος 2023 - 31 Δεκέμβριος 2026
EU Contribution
  • € 8 018 806,00
Thematic area
  • Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
Lighthouse
  • Mediterranean Sea basin
  • Baltic and North Sea basin
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Year of the call
  • 2021
CORDIS link
  • ongoing
  • BlueActionAA

BlueActionAA empowers communities across the Atlantic and Arctic to lead restoration efforts through funding, technical support, and capacity-building.

Start and end date
  • 1 Σεπτέμβριος 2025 - 31 Αύγουστος 2029
EU Contribution
  • € 12 499 786,25
Thematic area
  • Governance
Lighthouse
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Public mobilisation and engagement
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
  • Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
  • Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
Year of the call
  • 2024
CORDIS link
  • ongoing

BlueActionBANOS helps communities scale up marine innovations to protect ecosystems and build a resilient blue economy aligned with the European Green Deal.

Start and end date
  • 1 Σεπτέμβριος 2025 - 31 Αύγουστος 2029
EU Contribution
  • € 12 499 806,25
Thematic area
  • Governance
Lighthouse
  • Baltic and North Sea basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Public mobilisation and engagement
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
  • Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
  • Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
Year of the call
  • 2024
CORDIS link
  • ongoing
  • BlueLightS

BlueLightS advances blue education in Europe by supporting school projects, building a Community of Practice, and adapting education systems to highlight rivers and seas.

Start and end date
  • 1 Ιανουάριος 2024 - 30 Ιούνιος 2027
EU Contribution
  • € 2 999 806,25
Thematic area
  • Public Engagement
Lighthouse
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
  • Baltic and North Sea basin
  • Mediterranean Sea basin
  • Danube River and Black Sea basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Public mobilisation and engagement
Year of the call
  • 2022
CORDIS link
  • completed
  • BlueMissionAA

BlueMissionAA is the coordination hub that supports the implementation of the Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters in the Atlantic and Arctic basins.

Start and end date
  • 1 Νοέμβριος 2022 - 31 Οκτώβριος 2025
EU Contribution
  • € 2 997 776,75
Thematic area
  • Governance
Lighthouse
  • Atlantic and Arctic basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Public mobilisation and engagement
  • Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Year of the call
  • 2021
CORDIS link
  • completed
  • BlueMissionBANOS

BlueMissionBANOS supports a carbon-neutral, circular blue economy in the Baltic and North Seas by connecting policy, industry, science, and society through collaborative governance and innovation.

Start and end date
  • 1 Δεκέμβριος 2022 - 30 Νοέμβριος 2025
EU Contribution
  • € 2 999 993,50
Thematic area
  • Governance
Lighthouse
  • Baltic and North Sea basin
Objectives and Enablers
  • Public mobilisation and engagement
  • Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
Year of the call
  • 2021
CORDIS link
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