From mobile and fixed monitoring platforms to the digital twin of the ocean: synergies and impacts of the three european projects digi4eco, sun-bio, and merlin

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/iwp.2025.24.14021

Abstract

Restoring and monitoring marine ecosystems are global priorities for international governance. Central to these efforts is the Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO), a virtual replica powered by real-time data from advanced monitoring platforms. This abstract showcases three ongoing Horizon Europe projects—DIGI4ECO, SUN-BIO, and MERLIN focusing on complementary aspects of this vision. DIGI4ECO provides a global framework, establishing the foundation for the DTO through standardization of ecological metrics and monitoring technologies. SUN-BIO focuses on a fixed monitoring platform integrated with a hybrid green energy generator and restoration hubs, showcasing sustainability at a localized level. MERLIN employs marine autonomous robots for advanced data collection and intervention, enhancing connectivity between monitoring sites. Together, these projects create a comprehensive framework for advancing marine conservation and sustainable resource management through cutting-edge technologies.

Published

2026-03-13

Issue

No. 24 (2025)

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2026 G. Picardi, D. Chatzievangelou, M. Clavel Henry, Marco Francescangeli, Ivan Masmitjà Rusiñol, Joseba Jokin Quevedo Casín, J. Grinyó, Nixon Bahamón Rivera, J. B. Company, Matias Carandell Widmer, Marc Nogueras Cervera, Daniel Toma, E. Martínez, Joaquín del Río Fernández, E. Chatzidouros, S. Roshanmanesh, F. Hayati, M. Gee, V. Brachetta, M. Papaelias, Jacopo Aguzzi

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