ADT4Blue OPEN CALL 3
7 Domains & 18 Challenges
Explore the 18 challenges for OC3 below

Aquaculture
and Fisheries
Equitable access to information for coastal communities
How can we ensure equitable digital access to information for small coastal fishing communities?

Aquaculture
and Fisheries
Optimising offshore aquaculture in aggressive environments
How can we make offshore aquaculture structures autonomous and resilient in aggressive marine environments?

Aquaculture
and Fisheries
Optimising the growth cycle of algae cultivation offshore
How can we optimise offshore algae cultivation through real-time monitoring and predictive growth models

Aquaculture
and Fisheries
Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
How can we use digital tools to detect and prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in real time?

Communication
Establishing a West Atlantic Marine DataSpace
How can we build a trusted, interoperable West Atlantic Marine DataSpace to improve decision-making and policy responses

Communication
Increasing data literacy and access to real-time marine data
How can we make marine data more accessible and useful for non-experts and SMEs across Blue Economy sectors?

Ocean Renewable Energies
Ensuring energy and communication for offshore sensors
How can we ensure continuous energy and communication for offshore sensors in harsh marine environments?

Ocean Renewable Energies
Increasing the resilience and durability of offshore structures
How can we extend the lifespan of offshore structures and reduce maintenance needs?

Ocean Renewable Energies
Addressing the training gap in offshore energy
How can we close the training gap for offshore energy operations through digital innovation?

Ocean Renewable Energies
Enhancing security in offshore energy maintenance
How can we improve safety in offshore energy maintenance and reduce the need for risky human interventions?

Ocean Monitoring, Conservation and Marine Ecosystems Protection
Developing environmentally responsible cleaning solutions
How can we develop environmentally responsible cleaning solutions for ships and boats?

Ocean Monitoring, Conservation and Marine Ecosystems Protection
Reducing maritime plastic pollution
How can we use tech to reduce maritime plastic pollution?

Ocean Monitoring, Conservation and Marine Ecosystems Protection
Scaling ocean data review for ecosystem protection
How can we automate the review of large-scale ocean video datasets to protect marine ecosystems?

Ocean Monitoring, Conservation and Marine Ecosystems Protection
Enhancing security and resilience of the Blue Economy against cyber risks and maritime piracy
How can we strengthen the security and resilience of the Blue Economy against cyber threats and piracy?

Ocean Monitoring, Conservation and Marine Ecosystems Protection
Real-time multisource data integration for maritime risk detection
How can we integrate multisource maritime data in real time to detect and manage marine risks?

Ocean Literacy
Enhancing ocean literacy through scalable digital education and engagement platforms
How can we boost ocean literacy using scalable digital platforms and real-time data engagement tools?

Shipping & Repair
Addressing Biofouling: towards cleaner and more efficient marine vessels
How can we prevent biofouling to make marine vessels cleaner, more efficient & environmentally friendly?

Port Activities
Optimising of port pilot routes and trips
How can we optimise port pilot routes and trips to increase efficiency and sustainability?

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