EU Funded Research | Marine Institute

The Marine Research Infrastructures Team are involved as work package and task leader in a number of Horizon Europe and Interreg funded projects. These projects aim to strengthen coordination and collaboration between European Research Infrastructures (RIs). The projects involve a range of activity and topics relevant to the Marine Research Infrastructures Team.

AMRIT - This Horizon Europe project will provide a catalyst for the development and consolidation of marine research infrastructures throughout Europe including coordination of planning, operations and data management. The project will contribute significantly to the development of the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS).

For further information see www.amritproject.eu

ANERIS - Funded under Horizon Europe, ANERIS introduces the concept of Operational Marine Biology (OMB) aiming to tackle the rapid loss of ocean biodiversity by developing innovative tools and technology for monitoring, research and management of marine life. The SmartBay Observatory is hosting two phytoplankton monitoring sensors and camera system for ANERIS.

For further information see www.aneris.eu

Digi4Eco - will harness the power of digital innovations to advance both environmental monitoring and conservation of marine ecosystems as well as the management of connected socio-economical activities.

For further information see www.digi4eco.eu

GEORGE (Horizon Europe) aims to develop an innovative multi-platform observing system for in situ marine CO2 fluxes, combining autonomous sensors and artificial intelligence, enhancing both our understanding of the ocean carbon system and our ability to predict the impact of ocean acidification.

For further information see www.george-project.eu

SHINES – Turning tidal and rivers into tomorrow’s energy.
SHINES (Showcasing Hydrokinetic Energy Innovations for Northwest European Energy Sovereignty) focuses on a powerful yet untapped natural force: tidal and river currents. This ambitious project brings together 14 partners from 6 countries to test three innovative technologies in real-world conditions: RivGen, Hydro Wing, and TidalKite. Beyond demonstration, it will identify and de-risk promising sites in partner countries, working with local stakeholders to pave the way for the large-scale deployment of hydrokinetic solutions.

For further information see: www.shines.nweurope.eu/

TRIDENT- Funded under Horizon Europe, TRIDENT will create new technological tools for deep sea impact assessment. These new tools will empower a shared responsibility to supervise and monitor deep sea activities, and simultaneously preserve and enhance marine habitats, supporting an environmentally sustainable blue economy.

For further information see www.deepseatrident.eu