OBAMA-NEXT Project Coordinator Jacob Carstensen discussed Baltic Sea dead zones, eutrophication and climate change in an interview broadcast by German public television channel ZDF.
Following the Blue Tech Europe 2026 conference in Paris, OBAMA-NEXT, BioGeoSea and MARCO-BOLO have contributed to a new set of policy recommendations for scaling blue technologies for ocean observation in Europe.
OBAMA-NEXT partners presented novel approaches to biodiversity monitoring at Blue Tech Europe 2026 in Paris, contributing to discussions on strengthening academia–industry collaboration and European capacity in marine observation technologies.
OBAMA-NEXT has been featured in a new CORDIS Results in Brief article highlighting the project’s work on transforming ocean observations into practical tools for marine biodiversity monitoring and management.
OBAMA-NEXT took part in an ESA User Consultation Meeting in Frascati, contributing to international discussions on improving satellite-derived products for coastal ecosystem management and blue carbon mapping.
The final OBAMA-NEXT General Assembly in Bilbao brought all partners together to reflect on achievements and review progress across work packages. Highlights included advances on the Information Products and a celebration of the project’s collaborative spirit.
In a recent interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, OBAMA-NEXT coordinator Jacob Carstensen highlighted the urgent need to reduce nutrient pollution in the Baltic Sea.
Sanjina Upadhyay Stæhr presented OBAMA-NEXT’s eelgrass species distribution model at the 23rd Danish Marine Science Meeting.
A new article led by OBAMA-NEXT researcher José Fernandes outlines a framework for trustworthy AI in marine research. The study highlights how transparency, ethics, and validation are key to responsible digital innovation in ocean monitoring.
OBAMA-NEXT coordinator Professor Jacob Carstensen opened the 23rd Danish Marine Science Meeting with a keynote on the future of marine monitoring, highlighting both the potential and challenges of integrating new technologies into biodiversity assessment.
Grant Agreement 101081642 – OBAMA-NEXT
OBAMA-NEXT project has been approved under HORIZON-CL6-2022-BIODIV-01-01: Observing and mapping biodiversity and ecosystems, with particular focus on coastal and marine ecosystems.Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or UK Research and Innovation. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.