Digital Twin Ocean in Action
Real-world applications of the European Digital Twin Ocean turning data into actionable insights
The Digital Twin Ocean is more than a digital model, it is a practical, collaborative tool designed to help policymakers, environmental agencies, researchers, and communities make informed decisions. Through interactive demonstrations, the Digital Twin Ocean shows how real-time data, advanced models, and predictive simulations can support biodiversity protection, coastal resilience, and sustainable management of the Ocean.
These demonstrations illustrate the transformative potential of the Digital Twin Ocean, allowing users to explore “what-if” scenarios, assess human and environmental impacts, and develop evidence-based strategies for climate adaptation, marine conservation, and pollution reduction.
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Real-World Applications of the EU Digital Twin Ocean
The Digital Twin of the Ocean is more than a technological achievement, it’s our shared compass for navigating the future of our vital marine ecosystem. If the European Ocean Pact is the vision, the European Digital Twin Ocean is part of the solution: with this platform, we can anticipate challenges, and act together for a healthier Ocean.
ALAIN ARNAUD
Head of Digital Ocean department
at Mercator Ocean International.
A strong European Ocean Pact depends on robust knowledge and advanced tools to address the complexity of our seas. The European Digital Twin Ocean is set to become a cornerstone of the Pact as we expand its deployment.
KĘSTUTIS SADAUSKAS
Deputy Director-General,
European Commission
Explore prototype applications that showcase the future capabilities of the European Digital Twin Ocean, supporting decisions on various ocean challenges for policymakers, agencies, researchers, and communities.
marine biodiversity
Turtle Drift Tracker
Simulates endangered turtle movements, analyzes fishing risk, and tests closure scenarios to reduce by-catch, supporting targeted biodiversity protection.
Sargassum Drift Tracker
Forecasts Sargassum influxes across the Equatorial Atlantic and EEZs, enabling proactive coastal and marine planning.
Coastal Services
Nature-Based Solutions Simulator
Simulates the hydrodynamic impact of seagrass on coastal erosion, allowing agencies to compare nature-based and engineered protection strategies.
Pollution
Plastic Pollution Simulator
Models global plastic drift, exposure, and travel time, enabling “what-if” scenarios to evaluate the impact of emission reductions on local plastic footprints.
Infrastructure
Ocean Observing Systems & Infrastructure Explorer
Explore Europe’s Ocean observing infrastructure, from Copernicus satellite missions to in situ networks. This viewer highlights the sensors, platforms, and data streams that feed the European Digital Twin Ocean. It showcases the partners and systems enabling continuous, reliable marine monitoring.
Ocean Observing Systems Impact Explorer
Assess how satellite and in situ observations improve Europe’s ocean models and forecasts. This tool quantifies the added value of each observing system and identifies gaps and future needs. It supports better planning of observation networks and future mission design.
