Missionoceanwaters

02/06/2026

Choosing sustainable seafood isn’t always straightforward. 🐟 But & Waters VeriFish project set out to make it easier!

Concluding its two-year run, the project has:
· Developed sustainable seafood indicators for producers
· Created an app to help consumers make better informed choices

Hear from the project’s coordinator in the video and find out how the project supports the sustainable blue economy. 🎬

Watch the full video here: https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/mission-information-toolkit

EU Science & Innovation EU Maritime & Fish HORIZON: the EU Research & Innovation magazine EcoDaLLi Project

28/05/2026

📣 On World Oceans Day 2026, join CO-WATERS for the launch event of the Coalition of cities, regions, islands and ports for the & Waters!

🗓️ 8 June 2026 | 14:00 CEST

· Discover how the Coalition works in practice and how your city, region, island or port can get involved.

· Learn how to join the Coalition and find out how CO-WATERS helps territories restore marine and freshwater systems.

· Get a first look at upcoming Sensemaking Workshops, designed to foster peer learning and collaboration.

➡️Register here: https://ntnu.zoom.us/meeting/register/pfmfvG8-R9OBWxT_totttw #/registration

➡️Learn more: https://www.co-waters.eu/news-Join-the-online-launch-event-of-the-Coalition-of-cities-regions-islands-and-ports-for-the-Mission-Ocean-and-Waters

25/05/2026

From ideas to impactful results: here’s how the & Waters community is moving from pilots to deployment!

🌊 Under Ytan develops solutions for the seaweed industry, supporting biodiversity and marine restoration.

📚 Plastic Pirates turns citizen science into hands-on water clean-ups and education around plastic pollution.

Different approaches, but the same goal - help protect and restore our ocean and waters!

Watch the full video: https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/mission-information-toolkit

EU Science & Innovation EU Maritime & Fish HORIZON: the EU Research & Innovation magazine Plastic Pirates - Go Europe

21/05/2026

Are you joining today and tomorrow? Check out the programme of the & Waters booth and meet the projects driving water restoration in Europe! 🌊

European Maritime Day 2026 starts tomorrow in Limassol, Cyprus! 🌊

On 21-22 May, visit the & Waters booth to discover innovative projects protecting and restoring European waters.

Check out the presentation schedule and find everything you need to know here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mission-ocean-waters-european-maritime-day-2026-dont-miss-ong6c

21/05/2026

Good morning from Limassol! 🌊

European Maritime Day 2026 is now live, with two days of discussions, exchanges and ideas on the future of Europe’s maritime community.

Can’t be there in person?

Join the livestream here:
🔴 https://youtube.com/live/-uFw8BbZbLQ

20/05/2026

European Maritime Day 2026 starts tomorrow in Limassol, Cyprus! 🌊

On 21-22 May, visit the & Waters booth to discover innovative projects protecting and restoring European waters.

Check out the presentation schedule and find everything you need to know here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mission-ocean-waters-european-maritime-day-2026-dont-miss-ong6c

19/05/2026

💧 Water resilience and nature-based solutions are not only environmental priorities – they are also key drivers of Europe’s future competitiveness. How can research, innovation and private investment help accelerate their deployment and scale-up?

Join the EU Green Week side event: “Water Resilience as a Competitive Edge: Bridging R&I Gaps for Nature-Based Solutions”

- 5 June 2026
- 09:00–13:00 CET
- Charlemagne Building, Brussels + online

The event will bring together public and private stakeholders to discuss how research, innovation and private investment can help scale up nature-based solutions for water resilience, strengthen competitiveness and unlock new economic opportunities.

Register now: link.europa.eu/QMxTnT

EU Environment

19/05/2026

🌊 Join us at the SUNBIO Workshop on “Posidonia oceanica Restoration”!

📅 3 June 2026 | 09:30 CEST
📍 Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
💻 Hybrid Event | On-site & Online

This workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners and stakeholders working in marine conservation and the blue economy to explore restoration approaches, methodologies and best practices for Posidonia oceanica ecosystems.

Participants will have the opportunity to:
✔️ Learn about current restoration techniques and tools
✔️ Exchange knowledge and experiences
✔️ Engage with experts in the field

Participation is free, but registration is required.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nYbrJXSjRzqxK94Lf3SD7w

👥Join us on-site at UPC, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, or online via Zoom.


Missionoceanwaters Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC EU Science & Innovation - Expandable Seafloor Observatory Atlantis Consulting de Ciències del Mar - CSIC

19/05/2026

Better ocean data is transforming marine projects and their management. 💡

The report ‘Connecting the DOTs’ explores how Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) are being developed worldwide, their potential and collaboration opportunities.

Want to know what this means for your work in Europe? Visit the & Waters stand at this year’s European Maritime Days to find out more! 🌊

Read the full report: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/b91e992f-eaac-11f0-8d3c-01aa75ed71a1

EU Science & Innovation EU Maritime & Fish HORIZON: the EU Research & Innovation magazine EcoDaLLi Project

18/05/2026

🌟 Spotlight on Mission Solutions 🌟

A smarter way to plan ship routes using ocean data! The VISIR-2 model calculates optimal ship route based on weather and ocean conditions. 🌊

The solution is ready for replication and its benefits include:
· Shorter travel times and lower fuel consumption
· Reduced CO2 emissions
· Safer navigation and more resilient port operations

Find out more in the Mission Solutions booklet online 👉https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/oce/2026-03/scaling%20for%20impact-KI0125037ENN.pdf

EU Science & Innovation EU Maritime & Fish HORIZON: the EU Research & Innovation magazine EcoDaLLi Project