Iliad - Digital Twins of the Ocean

The full potential of citizen science in the context of digital twins has yet to be fully realised, argued 21 researchers from the EU-funded ILIAD project for Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) in a paper titled “The Iliad digital twins of the ocean: opportunities for citizen science”, published in the proceedings of the 5th conference of the ECSA - European Citizen Science Association. The researchers illustrated this using citizen science elements of four Iliad DTOs as examples: 🌊 Jellyfish swarm forecast, Israel. Citizen science observations from the Meduzot project are combined with metocean parameters to develop an interactive forecasting tool for jellyfish swarms. 🌊 Harbour safety, Varna Bay, Bulgaria. A new citizen science app “I SEE SEA” has been developed to enable citizens to report coastal pollution, jellyfish swarms, weather changes and other unusual phenomena, which are fed into a digital twin of Varna Bay used by vessels within Varna Port. 🌊 Oil spill monitoring, Thracian Sea, Greece. Citizen observations (extracted from social media) are used to provide early warnings of potential oil pollution and are used to trigger and validate oil spill models. 🌊 Cultural heritage monitoring, Israel. An ongoing citizen science project engages interested parties and actors, including students, to report archaeological finds along the Israeli coast and integrate them within an interactive digital record. Iliad’s pilot digital twins can provide a number of lessons learned for the integration of citizen science in digital twins across a range of marine topics and for environmental digital twins more broadly, particularly related to the availability and interoperability of citizen science data, the researchers said. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXZwEVrj #Ilid #CitizenScience #DTOs #DigitalTwins #Ocean #Oil #Spill #Pollution #Monitoring IEEE Earthwatch Europe University of Haifa Thales Technical University of Varna American University of Armenia INESC TEC

I am truly honored to have received the OGC Service Award, especially alongside OGC pioneers and respected leaders. It’s a privilege to be recognized in such esteemed company. I’d like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all my colleagues and partners with whom I have the pleasure of learning every day: the OGC staff, OGC members, the  EuroGEO - European contribution to GEO project, InCASE, Iliad - Digital Twins of the Ocean and all the partners within the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). Your collaboration and support are invaluable.

🚀 As we look back on another year of innovation and progress, we're reflecting on the strides we've made in creating smarter, data-driven solutions for our oceans. ⚓ With the power of Digital Twins of the Ocean, we’re building a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand. 🌊 Wishing you a festive season full of joy and a new year filled with exciting ocean breakthroughs.

Building on the achievements of the CMS and the European Marine Observation and Data Network, scientists are now developing the European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EU DTO), using the latest advances in observation, modelling and artificial intelligence. 🌍 🌊 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX4Abjv4 #DigitalTwin #Ocean #AI #EU #Marine #Observation #Modelling #GOOS #EuroGOOS #EuroSea

📢 New resource by #OceanDecade Implementing Partner European Marine Board IVZW: the policy brief 'Requirements for Coastal Resilience in Europe' presents key policy, scientific and community recommendations for building coastal resilience and enhancing the capacity to cope with impacts from coastal pressures. Coasts are complex social-ecological systems that host diverse economic activities, cultures, political arrangements and ecosystems. However, they face increasing and interacting pressures from climate change as well as fishing, aquaculture, waste disposal and coastal urbanisation. These create a unique set of context-specific issues that need to be addressed holistically. This policy brief provides an overview of approaches for the governance and management of coasts and their human communities towards resilience, and the knowledge required to build coastal resilience, with a specific focus on coastal protection and Nature-based Solutions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU4c3GKk

More than 1400 abstracts have been submitted for the One Ocean Science Congress scheduled in Nice, France, in June 2025. To manage this substantial volume, we have decided to commence the congress half a day earlier than initially planned. The event will now begin on 3rd June at 14:00 CET and conclude in the early evening of 6th June as originally scheduled. We anticipate a stimulating and engaging conference! CNRS Ifremer #OneOceanScience #OOSC

Young Citizens’ Council for the Ocean is searching for motivated individuals aged approx. 16–18 to become leaders in shaping the future of #Ocean protection and governance. Interested? Find out more using the QR codes and apply below by 25 Jan 2025: https://lnkd.in/ePRPPbJd #EU4Ocean #Youth4Ocean #EUBlueSchools European Marine Science Educators' Association (EMSEA)

🌊 Rising ocean temperatures are disrupting marine ecosystems, fisheries, and societies. SURIMI Project is dedicated to enhancing ocean management for a healthier planet and stronger economies, contributing to Mission Ocean: Restore our Oceans and Waters. 🔎 Advanced ocean models are key to building a sustainable future. Explore the project’s objectives below, driving innovation and sustainability in marine resource management. #EUDTO #Surimi_EU #DigitalTwin #FisheriesManagement #OceanSustainability #MarineScience #HorizonEurope #MissionOcean #Innovation NORCE Norwegian Research Centre ERINN Innovation Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) Ecopath International Initiative European Marine Board IVZW University of Oxford Konnecta Systems Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EDITO - European Digital Twin Ocean Mercator Ocean International Iliad - Digital Twins of the Ocean EMODnet

Iliad - Digital Twins of the Ocean is rolling out fresh results the coming months. Get a sneak peek of some of the digital twins we have created and discuss how these twins can be integrated in society with experts including EARSC Weronika Borejko Register here https://lnkd.in/dgGagphJ Wednesday 11 December 15:00 CET Andrea Gugnali Antonis Parasyris Sofia P. Tom Cohen

The IEEE has approved a pioneering project to establish recommended practices for creating Digital Twins of the Earth (DTEs). This initiative will create a common framework, allowing digital twins to: 🌊 Communicate across subsystems seamlessly 🌊 Extend their lifespan beyond individual projects 🌊 Foster collaboration with shared vocabulary and standards The initiative paves the way for integrated Earth-system modeling, vital for tackling global challenges. 🌊 🌍 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWummnDD #Iliad #IEEE #Earth #Subsystem #DigitalTwins #DTEs #Ocean #Modeling #DTOs #Interoperability #Standards