Meet our Partners – DHI
DHI is a skilled team of marine ecologists focused on using the data from pilot areas, satellites, and EU aggregators. Their goal is to create habitat-suitability maps and predictive models for creating the Digital Twin.
DHI is a skilled team of marine ecologists focused on using the data from pilot areas, satellites, and EU aggregators. Their goal is to create habitat-suitability maps and predictive models for creating the Digital Twin.
The EFFECTIVE project stands as a cornerstone for advancing marine monitoring, restoration, and observation efforts. Specialists in these fields gain numerous benefits, enhancing their ability to protect and restore marine ecosystems effectively.
In an era where environmental consciousness and sustainable practices are becoming imperative, initiatives like the EFFECTIVE project stand as beacons of hope for the blue economy. Focused on enhancing the operations and outcomes of blue economy companies, this project brings several benefits that not only uplift the companies involved but also contribute to the broader cause of marine conservation and sustainability.
Recently, we held a workshop with the EFFECTIVE partners, where we identified the benefits that the EFFECTIVE Project has for several stakeholder groups. This article revolves around the Blue Economy Companies.
Ecosystem-Based Management Systems (EBMS) are a holistic approach to managing natural resources, focusing on the entire ecosystem, including human interactions. EBMS aim to maintain ecosystems in a healthy, productive, and resilient state by integrating ecological, social, and economic factors into decision-making processes. This approach goes beyond traditional management methods by considering the complex interactions within an ecosystem, making it essential for sustainable development and conservation efforts.
The concept of a Digital Twin represents a cutting-edge approach to ocean conservation, leveraging the explosion of data from various sources and advanced computing technologies. A Digital Twin is essentially a digital replica of a physical entity, enabling users to access high-quality information, services, models, scenarios, forecasts, and visualizations. In ocean conservation, this concept is pursued through initiatives like the EU’s Destination Earth (DestinE) and the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative.
Discover the recent strides made by the EFFECTIVE project as it took the spotlight at the EU Research & Innovation session on effective marine management. Held under the esteemed Horizon Europe Mission Ocean Work Programme, this session focused on the impactful EU Blue Parks projects shaping the future of marine conservation.
On February 27, 2024, the esteemed partners of the EFFECTIVE project gathered at the facilities of the project coordinator, Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar (CTN) in Murcia, Spain, for a pivotal consortium meeting. This event marked a significant milestone in our journey towards marine conservation and restoration.
In the realm of the EFFECTIVE Project, an initiative dedicated to marine restoration and the preservation of ecologically significant habitats in the Mediterranean, a key player emerges: SPOTTERON. At the forefront of innovation, SPOTTERON brings forth its expertise in the development of a groundbreaking Citizen Science App Toolkit, poised to redefine community engagement and scientific collaboration.
In the complex world of marine conservation, Ocean Ecostructures stands out as a beacon in innovation for the EFFECTIVE project. Using nature-inspired technology, they introduce a carefully designed biomimicry microreef to revive damaged marine structures. Their goal goes beyond just… Read More »Meet our Partners: Ocean Ecostructures, the Catalysts of Marine Regeneration in the EFFECTIVE Project
Catalan company Ocean Ecostructures employs eco-friendly biomaterials to create multilayer micro reefs, fostering marine habitat formation. This innovation, already tested in Vilanova I la Geltrú, aligns with the goals of the EFFECTIVE project, emphasizing the role of technology in accelerating marine conservation. Collaboration is crucial to address emerging marine sustainability challenges.