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Solutions of the month

Each month, we spotlight inspiring solutions that are transforming our oceans and waters. Find out which solutions are making waves this month.

Solving challenges

Explore the challenges and discover a variety of innovative and research-driven solutions addressing them.

Marine protection and restoration

Marine protection and restoration

Find out solutions enhancing marine conservation and restoring ecosystems through a combination of improved management, stakeholder collaboration, and targeted restoration measures
Multiuse of marine and coastal spaces space

Multiuse of marine and coastal spaces space

Discover which solutions can contribute to challenges for maritime spatial planning, including safety and security of persons in areas of multiuse, the assessment of cumulative impacts, the optimisation of marine space, etc.
Circular solution of blue economy

Circular solution of blue economy

Discover which solutions can provide circular solutions for challenges in ports, fisheries, aquaculture; offshore renewable energy, etc.
Decarbonisation of blue economy

Decarbonisation of blue economy

Discover how solutions are helping the decarbonization solutions for ports, fisheries, aquaculture, offshore renewable energy, etc.
Monitoring and tracking of pollution sources

Monitoring and tracking of pollution sources

Explore how solutions address issues such as: enhancing detection, tracking, and monitoring of microplastics/nanoplastics in various environments; nutrients, chemicals, pesticides observation and tracking; collaborative frameworks for pollution control across borders; managing pollutants that cross national boundaries through air, rivers, or ocean currents.
Reduction and recycling of plastics

Reduction and recycling of plastics

Explore how solutions related to the deduction and recycling of plastics by addressing issues such as: reducing the introduction of microplastics from consumer and industrial sources; developing scalable technologies for efficient recycling and reuse of microplastic materials (including Marine Litter).

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  • Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
    Knowledge sharing & capacity building

Baltic Breakfast - Seminars on Baltic Sea science of societal relevance

Baltic Breakfast is a series of short breakfast seminars organised by the Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre. Their aim is to present the latest knowledge about issues of central importance to the...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplasticsEnabler 2b - Raising awarenessObjective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water spaceObjective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquacultureObjective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industriesEnabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagementEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Aquatic plants and algaeBlue carbon sequestrationBlue reforestationClean oceanDecontaminationDesalinationEcosystem approachEnvironmental protectionEutrophicationFisheriesNature-based restorationNutrientsWetland restorationMicroplasticsWaste management
  • Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
    Knowledge sharing & capacity building

Baltic InterGrid Repository on Baltic Sea offshore electricity grid

The repository is a comprehensive collection of publications stemming from the Baltic InteGrid project, which aimed to advance the development of a meshed offshore grid in the Baltic Sea. The...

Mission objective
Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water spaceObjective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
Topic(s)
Blue economy entrepreneurshipBlue biotechnologiesRenewable energyMaritime space
  • Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
    Knowledge sharing & capacity building

Baltic Sea Action Group material repository

The Baltic Sea Action Group advocates for sea-friendly agricultural and shipping practices. This repository of Baltic Sea Action Group materials contains educational packages, informative and...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticidesObjective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industriesEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Shipping, logisticsActive learningSpecies and habitatEnvironmental protectionOcean literacyMaritime spaceEutrophicationBlue Parks Community
  • Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
    Policy, regulation & governance

Baltic Sea Challenge: network and Action Plan 2024-2028

The report is a Baltic Sea Action Plan that guides the operations of Helsinki and Turku alongside the cities strategies and other programmes. It is a concise plan that creates a clear frame of...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwaterObjective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space
Topic(s)
Blue biotechnologies
  • Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)

Beach Litter Monitoring App for citizen engagement

The MAELSTROM app is a mobile application specially crafted for practitioners seeking efficient marine litter management solutions. Its primary objective is to streamline the entire marine litter...

Mission objective
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Topic(s)
Plastic pollutionEnvironmental protectionCoastal resilience
  • Tools and models

Beach Litter Monitoring App for citizen engagement

The MAELSTROM app is a mobile application specially crafted for practitioners seeking efficient marine litter management solutions. Its primary objective is to streamline the entire marine litter...

Mission objective
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Topic(s)
Plastic pollutionEnvironmental protectionCoastal resilience
  • Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
    Knowledge sharing & capacity building

Beneath the Surface: A Collection of Recommendations and Good Practices in Aquatic Citizen Science to Support the EU’s Mission and Waters

This report presents good practices and recommendations for effective citizen science initiatives, specifically in alignment with Mission Ocean. The report is evidence based, draws heavily on...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwaterObjective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplasticsObjective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticidesObjective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water spaceObjective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquacultureObjective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industriesEnabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge systemEnabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagementEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Active learning
  • Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
    Materials

BESE-elements

BESE-elements offer a sustainable solution for restoring coastal wetland ecosystems. Made from 100% biodegradable potato starch, these elements serve as a temporary kick-start agent for ecosystem...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwaterEnabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagementEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Bio-based materialsCoastal resilienceEcosystem approachEnvironmental protectionFreshwater ecosystemMarine bio-degradable materialsNature-based restorationNear-shore restoration actionsOyster reefsRestorationShellfish
  • Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
    Materials

BESE-mesh biopolymer as the biodegradable alternative for plastic mesh

BESE-mesh are biodegradable mesh bags made from cellulose or biopolymers, designed to replace plastic mesh bags commonly used in oyster restoration projects worldwide. These bags are filled with...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwater
Topic(s)
Bio-based materialsCoastal resilienceEcosystem approachEnvironmental protectionFarming aquacultureMarine bio-degradable materialsOyster reefsRestoration
  • Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
    Materials

BESE-reef paste

BESE-reef paste is an innovative solution designed to enhance shellfish recruitment rates, particularly in areas where natural shell material is scarce or where traditional reef restoration methods...

Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwater
Topic(s)
Bio-based materialsCoastal resilienceEcosystem approachEnvironmental protectionMarine bio-degradable materialsRestorationShellfish
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