Over the past four years, MARCO-BOLO has worked with researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, data specialists and other stakeholders to improve how marine biodiversity is monitored across Europe.
As the project enters its final months, a series of resources is bringing together some of the project’s key outcomes in formats designed to be useful, accessible and relevant to those who can build on them.
The Knowledge Transfer Series has been developed (as part of D6.3) to help project results reach the communities that may benefit most from them, whether through research, policy, innovation or environmental management. Building on discussions held throughout the project, including within MARCO-BOLO’s Community of Practice, the series translates selected project outcomes into practical resources designed to support their use beyond the project’s lifetime.
The series currently includes three resources addressing different aspects of marine biodiversity monitoring and management:
This resource showcases some of the innovative technologies and integrated sensor approaches tested by MARCO-BOLO to improve marine biodiversity observations. It highlights the opportunities offered by combining multiple observation technologies and demonstrates how these approaches can contribute to Europe’s growing ocean observation capacity.
Good biodiversity monitoring depends on good data management. This resource translates lessons learned from MARCO-BOLO’s Data Management Plan into practical guidance designed to help future projects improve the accessibility, interoperability and long-term value of their biodiversity data.
Seagrass meadows play an important role in carbon storage and climate regulation. This resource explores how MARCO-BOLO has contributed to improving our understanding of blue carbon through innovative approaches to mapping and assessing seagrass ecosystems across Europe.
These resources represent an important part of the project’s legacy, helping ensure that the knowledge generated over four years continues to support marine biodiversity monitoring long after the project concludes.
Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we take a closer look at each Knowledge Transfer Asset developed and how it can support future research, policy and marine biodiversity observation efforts.