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Plastic Smart Guides 

The Plastic Smart Guides were developed for cities as a step-by-step guide to achieve their Plastic Smart targets. These guides will continue to be modelled from lessons learned and case study...

Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplastics
Objective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticides
Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement
Topic(s)
Marine litter
Plastic pollution

MAPAMED - Cartography of Marine Protected Areas

MAPAMED is a cartographic database containing essential information regarding Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), potential Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), and sites...

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
Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system
Enabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagement
Topic(s)
Marine protected areas (MPAs)
Oceanography
Environmental protection
Maritime space

Ocean Literacy for All toolkit

The Ocean Literacy for All toolkit offers educators and learners across the globe innovative tools, methods, and resources to comprehend intricate ocean processes and functions. Additionally, it...

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 2b - Raising awareness
Topic(s)
Active learning
Ocean literacy

BlueHealth Toolbox

The BlueHealth Toolbox has been created to help maximise the health and wellbeing benefits to humans while protecting the environment. By collecting information about places and the people using or...

Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
Mission objective
Objective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water space
Objective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industries
Topic(s)
Ecosystem approach
Environmental protection

Online course on Climate Change Adaptation

The e-learning course on "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Fisheries and Aquaculture" delivers an outline of strategies for adaptation and mitigation that can be applied to address the...

Training materials
Mission objective
Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Shellfish
Farming aquaculture
Active learning
Ocean literacy

Guidelines for co-creating climate adaptation plans for fisheries and aquaculture

This paper introduces guidelines for the creation of climate adaptation plans (CAPs) in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture. The approach involves co-creation, necessitating the involvement 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 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Shellfish
Farming aquaculture
Zero-carbon aquaculture

META site on environmental thresholds for cultivation of aquatic animals and plants.

The META site consolidates a significant portion of available information concerning environmental thresholds. This platform comprises details about environmental conditions and thresholds for...

Models (economic modelling, forecast models, conceptual structures, decision-making models, CBAs, etc)
Mission objective
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Shellfish
Farming aquaculture
Zero-carbon aquaculture

Tool for assessment of aquaculture expansion potential in Europe

The WATER tool maps depth, wave height, oxygen, and other parameters within regional seas, providing information that can be used to determine the suitability of marine waters for the growth of...

Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)
Mission objective
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Shellfish
Farming aquaculture

Aquaculture toolbox to support planning and licensing of aquaculture in Europe

The Aquaculture Toolbox provides tools and guidance to support the planning and licensing of aquaculture in Europe. It can be used by planners to guide the sustainable development of the aquaculture...

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)
Mission objective
Objective 3b - Blue economy - carbon-neutral and circular fisheries and aquaculture
Topic(s)
Shellfish
Farming aquaculture

ATLAS GeoNode marine data visualization tool  

This GeoNode page serves as a central hub for stakeholders interested in exploring, visualising, and downloading H2020 project ATLAS geospatial data via a dedicated online GIS platform.

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
Enabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge system
Topic(s)
Aquatic plants and algae
Species and habitat
Software
Marine protected areas (MPAs)
Big data
Ocean models
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