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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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Technical Challenges in Achieving Widespread Implementation of Wave Energy Converter Systems and Future Directions
The paper presents the technical specifications of the SUNBIO prototype hybrid wave energy converter which will be installed off the coast of Barcelona. The SUNBIO prototype will operate in...
- Mission objective
- Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system
- Topic(s)
- Offshore wind energy Offshore hydrogen Big data Artificial intelligence Chemicals
The Baltic Sea Blueprint- A step-by-step roadmap on how to approach Derelict Fishing Gear
This publication comprehensively gathers the knowledge generated by the MARELITT project, covering many aspects of the impact of marine litter in the form of derelict fishing gear (DFG) in the Baltic...
- Mission objective
- Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
- Topic(s)
- Marine litter Fisheries Microplastics Waste management Seabed
The blue carbon wealth of nations
This publication delves into the vital role of carbon sequestration and storage in coastal 'blue carbon' ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows, in the effort to mitigate...
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
- Topic(s)
- Blue carbon sequestration Salt marshes Blue reforestation Coastal resilience
THE CCUS HUB - A playbook for regulators, industrial emitters and hub developers
The CCUS (Carbon capture, utilization, and storage) Hub playbook aims to assist political decision-makers, industrial emitters, carbon transport & storage operators, and potential hub developers in...
- Mission objective
- Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
- Topic(s)
- Blue carbon sequestration Blue biotechnologies Ports and port activities
The challenge of setting restoration targets for macroalgal forests under climate changes
This report considers the process of site selection and spatial planning for marine restoration. The consequences of adopting different restoration targets and criteria on spatial restoration...
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
- Topic(s)
- Aquatic plants and algae Blue reforestation Kelp forest Restoration
The Environmental Impact of Partial Substitution of Fish-Based Feed with Algae- and Insect-Based Feed in Salmon Farming
This report provides an attributional LCA to (i) estimate the impact on salmon farming of a partially algal–insect-based diet vs a conventional fish meal/fish oil-based diet, (ii) identify the...
- Mission objective
- Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
- Topic(s)
- Aquatic plants and algae Circular economy approaches Farming aquaculture Nutrients Species and habitat
The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans
The book "The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans" offers forward-looking perspectives on how the environmental rule of law should evolve to better preserve the oceans and protect them from mounting...
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
- Topic(s)
- Ocean literacy Ocean observation Clean ocean Environmental protection
The Living Ports Project - Blue Infrastructure at the Port of Vigo - Case Study
The case study shows how port infrastructure can align with environmental conservation goals, foster marine biodiversity, and engage the local community. The efforts include the Nautilus underwater...
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity Objective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwater Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
- Topic(s)
- Active learning Bio-based materials Coastal resilience Ecosystem approach Near-shore restoration actions Ports and port activities Species and habitat
The Lush Fucales Underwater Forests off the Cilento Coast: An Overlooked Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot
The research article "The Lush Fucales Underwater Forests off the Cilento Coast: An Overlooked Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot" explores the extensive occurrence of healthy and dense marine forests...
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity Objective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwater Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
- Topic(s)
- Aquatic plants and algae Blue reforestation Coastal resilience Blue Parks Community
The Ocean Carbon Platform
The Ocean Carbon Platform is an integrated system designed to support Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) projects by automating site operations and monitoring carbon dioxide removal from the...
- Mission objective
- Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
- Topic(s)
- Near-shore restoration actions Purification Zero-carbon aquaculture
