News
17 January 2025
International networks, citizen science initiatives, research institutes, universities, and NGOs working on marine biodiversity data are invited to participate in the DTO Bioflow second open call for marine biodiversity (monitoring) data. These calls invite institutions to contribute to the European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EU DTO) by making their data available through EMODnet Biology, a portal providing open, free access to interoperable data on the temporal and spatial distribution of marine species (e.g., angiosperms, benthos, birds, fish, macroalgae, mammals, reptiles, phyto- and zooplankton) from European regional seas. EMODnet runs the European OBIS node, so data in EMODnet also flows to the global OBIS data platform. Selected participants will receive funding of up to €60,000 per institution to support integrating their data into the EU DTO.
The EUDTO is an advanced digital platform that combines ocean data, models, and simulations to create a virtual representation of the marine environment. It supports real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and informed decision-making for ocean conservation and sustainable use to enhance our understanding and stewardship of the ocean.
The primary goal of the call is to support the standardization and publication of previously unavailable biodiversity data and the establishment of (semi-)automated workflows, enabling the sustained, long-term ingestion of this data into the EU DTO. Eligible participants for this call include data holders, such as international networks, citizen science initiatives, research institutes, universities, NGOs, and similar entities, capable of ensuring sustained and long-term integration of previously inaccessible data into the EU DTO. Applicants need to have the rights and permissions to work with the data, and bring these into the public domain under an open license and comply with applicable legislation.
The submission deadline is 28 Feb 2025. Don’t miss the chance to contribute! For full details, visit the DTO Bioflow Open Call page.