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Solving challenges
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Marine protection and restoration

Protection and restoration of coastal areas ecosystem

Human activities and marine and coastal biodiversity

Protection and restoration of freshwater biodiversity

Pollution prevention and management in freshwater ecosystems

Multiuse of marine and coastal spaces space

Circular solution of blue economy

Decarbonisation of blue economy

Monitoring and tracking of pollution sources

Reduction and recycling of plastics

Reduction of the use of nutrients, chemicals, pesticides
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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