The EFFECTIVE project recently took center stage at two insightful Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hours, organized by F6S Innovation Blue Economy Synergy with Blue Mission AA. These sessions provided an excellent platform to showcase how EFFECTIVE’s digital solutions are actively contributing to the sustainable management of our ocean and coastal ecosystems.

The first session, titled “Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour on Unmanned Systems & Digital Innovation,” focused on the core technological overlap among F6S Blue Economy projects, connecting innovation directly to the sustainable management and protection of our Ocean and Waters. Project partner Tjerk Krijger, from MARIS, presented the project’s state-of-the-art Digital Twin for blue parks. He detailed how this technology is enabling advanced monitoring and providing sustainable solutions for the Blue Economy, showcasing how EFFECTIVE is using digital innovation to create a more sustainable future for our oceans.

The session also featured peer projects, including I-SEAMORE and REMEDIES on Unmanned Systems, iMermaid on preventing chemical pollution, ADT4Blue on AI and IoT for the Blue Economy, and AUTOASSESS on AI and robotics for vessel inspections. Watch the recording here: Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour on Unmanned Systems & Digital Innovation

The second hour, “Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour on From Sea to Wetlands,” explored the critical role of digital tools in empowering communities to protect our seas and wetlands. Our partner, Philipp Hummer from SPOTTERON, introduced the innovative COSEA app. This powerful digital tool empowers citizens to become citizen scientists by monitoring coastal changes. He showed how your everyday observations can provide meaningful data for scientists and policymakers, bridging the gap between science and society.

This discussion highlighted how technology turns observations into valuable insights for ocean conservation. The webinar also showcased applications from RESTORE4LIFE, Wetland4Life, and Solution4Life, demonstrating the power of community-driven science in safeguarding vital ecosystems. Watch the recording here: Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour on From Sea to Wetlands

EFFECTIVE continues to be a key driver in the Blue Mission AA community, leveraging both cutting-edge Digital Twin technology and community-driven tools like COSEA to achieve a more sustainable and protected marine environment. We look forward to continuing this important work alongside our partners and the wider Blue Economy community.