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MarBioME

The MarBioME study is a review and appraisal of the status of Marine Biodiversity Monitoring in the European Union and adjacent waters. It establishes definitions of approaches concerning Marine...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Species and habitat
Environmental protection
Ecosystem approach

Marine biodiversity modelling study

The Marine Biodiversity Modelling Study identifies and characterises a subset of candidate biodiversity models that could contribute to the implementation of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system
Topic(s)
Species and habitat
Environmental protection
Ecosystem approach
Ocean observation
Ocean models

Report on Research and innovation solutions to tackle marine litter

The 'Research and Innovation Solutions to Tackle Marine Litter' report evaluates the mission relevance, uptake capability, and effectiveness of 43 projects that aim to reduce or eliminate marine...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Topic(s)
Marine litter
Microplastics
Environmental protection
Plastic pollution

Repository of resources on restoration of Posidonia Oceanica

As part of the Marine Forest initiative, this repository offers various resources on the restoration of Posidonia oceanica. These resources include a virtual exhibition on the submerged forests of...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Ecosystem approach
Environmental protection
Restoration
Species and habitat

AtlantECO podcast on marine sciences and the Atlantic Ocean

The AtlantECO podcast serves as a dedicated platform for the popularisation of science. It focuses on the AtlantECO marine science project, primarily centred around the Atlantic Ocean. The podcast...

Multimedia (Visuals, video)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Active learning
Ocean literacy
Clean ocean
Environmental protection
Ecosystem approach
Ocean observation

Handbook on the impacts of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management frameworks

This handbook consolidates key topics related to bio-based and biodegradable plastics. It covers various aspects, including an introduction to the concepts of bio-based and biodegradable plastics...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Objective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticides
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Circular economy approaches
Ecosystem approach
Environmental protection
Microplastics
Blue biotechnologies
Plastic pollution
Waste management

Marine Ecosystem Services and Integrated Management: “There's a crack, a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in”

This publication seeks to clarify the ecosystem services concept while proposing an integrative model for assessing and managing human activities in maritime environments. Such a model would need to...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticides
Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Ocean literacy
Ecosystem approach
Nature-based restoration

CLAIM Litter Map

The CLAIM Litter Map, developed by the CLAIM project, serves as a comprehensive database and map showcasing data on micro and macro litter, with a primary focus on plastics, collected from various...

Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
Models (economic modelling, forecast models, conceptual structures, decision-making models, CBAs, etc)
Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Objective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticides
Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Clean ocean
Plastic pollution
Marine litter
Ecosystem approach

Innovative Cleaning Technologies for Marine Litter

This solution showcases five technological innovations for addressing marine litter that were developed and tested within the CLAIM project. These innovations aim to develop sustainable cleaning and...

Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
Models (economic modelling, forecast models, conceptual structures, decision-making models, CBAs, etc)
Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Objective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticides
Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Clean ocean
Plastic pollution
Marine litter
Ecosystem approach

Mussel farming in the Baltic Sea as an environmental measure

This report outlines the positive impact of mussel farming in the Baltic Sea, arguing that mussel farms can support the advancement of a sustainable blue economy in the Baltic. They can provide a...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
Topic(s)
Farming aquaculture
Aquatic plants and algae
Ecosystem approach
Shellfish
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