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Developing good regulatory practices for macroalgae cultivation in Northern European countries

This report facilitates the creation of benchmarks and collaborations between countries and stakeholders to safely scale the cultivation of macroalgae in the Baltic Sea. The report also provides...

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)
Aquatic plants and algae
Bio-based materials
Blue economy entrepreneurship

Ensuring environmental safety – necessary monitoring practices for seaweed cultivation and harvesting in the Baltic Sea

This report outlines essential monitoring practices for seaweed cultivation and harvesting in the Baltic Sea. It explores the conditions under which cultivation occurs in the Baltic Sea and provides...

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)
Aquatic plants and algae
Blue biotechnologies
Blue economy entrepreneurship

Identifying Areas of Interest for Marine Protected Area Designation in Irish Waters

This report explores the process of building an effective network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. This network will enable Ireland to meet its 2030 commitments to protect at least 30...

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 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwater
Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Environmental protection
Wetland restoration
Ecosystem approach
Marine protected areas (MPAs)

European Aquatic Animal Tracking Network Map

The European Tracking Network Map is an interactive map of all aquatic species monitoring projects engaged in tracking aquatic animals across Europe. It provides information, project abstracts, and...

Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
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
Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system
Enabler 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Species and habitat
Ecosystem approach
Environmental protection
Ocean observation
Software applications

SATURN publications repository

The publications repository of the SATURN project includes 10 peer-reviewed academic papers on a variety of topics related to noise pollution in the ocean. The repository encompasses a review 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
Topic(s)
Noise pollution
Shipping, logistics
Maritime space

How microplastic weathering changes its transport, fate and toxicity in the marine environment

The WEATHER-MIC final report assesses how microplastic weathering changes its transport, eventual impact, and toxicity in the marine environment. The report identifies how the fragmentation, surface...

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)
Microplastics
Plastic pollution
Decontamination

Direct and indirect ecotoxicological impacts of microplastics on marine organisms

The PLASTOX final report identifies the ecotoxicological impact of microplastics, persistent organic pollutants, and associated metals on key European marine species and food webs. PLASTOX presents...

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)
Microplastics
Plastic pollution
Decontamination

Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems

The EPHEMARE final report identifies the consequences of microplastics on marine life. The report outlines how microplastics are consumed by living organisms, the distribution of microplastics in...

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)
Microplastics
Plastic pollution
Decontamination

Defining the Baselines and standards for Microplastics Analyses in European waters

The BASEMAN final report identifies the problem of unsatisfactory standardisation in the measurements of microplastics contamination. BASEMAN creates a scientific standard for the measurement 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
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Topic(s)
Microplastics
Plastic pollution
Decontamination

EATiP Aquaculture Communication Forum resources

The EATiP Aquaculture forum resources contain a collection of outputs from several working groups and events hosted by EATiP. These resources include presentations, academic and promotional materials...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Aquatic plants and algae
Blue biotechnologies
Bio-based materials
Circular economy approaches
Extraction
Farming aquaculture
Marine bio-degradable materials
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