Dina Eparkhina, EuroGOOS, Brussels, Belgium
Nicole Köstner, GEOMAR, Kiel, Germany
WP5 turns BioGeoSea science into action. We’re building an easy, cloud-based tool that shows real-time ocean biogeochemistry indicators by combining in-situ observations, satellite data and model outputs. We guide the uptake of project results with a clear exploitation strategy, while communicating through the website, social media and short explainer videos. An Advisory and Foresight Committee links science, industry, and policy, and its insights will feed a policy paper to support European leadership and lasting impact.
The BioGeoSea Software will be a digital tool offering easy access to ocean biogeochemical (BGC) indicators through an interactive and user-friendly interface. It will combine information from various sources:
BioGeoSea will provide open access to these data and offer premium services for advanced use and integration into major ocean data platforms.
BioGeoSea will deliver results that benefit science, policy, and industry. Its open-access data, improved ocean indicators, and model outputs will help monitor ocean health and guide decisions on climate and sustainability. Clear guidelines and best practices will support a wider use of these results. A market study will explore where the BioGeoSea software can create the most value, identifying user needs and developing both free and premium features tailored to them.
This task will provide a strong communication plan to share project progress and results widely. A project website will serve as the main hub for news, results, and materials. Social media channels will highlight milestones and achievements for scientific, policy, and public audiences. Short videos will explain key ocean processes such as acidification, deoxygenation, and greenhouse gas fluxes. Together with partner projects, BioGeoSea will also join shared outreach activities and events.
BioGeoSea will review existing and past initiatives on ocean biogeochemical (BGC) observations to identify strengths, gaps, and user needs. Working with European and international partners, it will propose ways to improve observing and forecasting systems. A dedicated Advisory and Foresight Committee will bring together experts and stakeholders to guide the project. Their input will shape a policy paper with recommendations for future BGC monitoring, climate action, and sustainable ocean management.
