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PLOCAN announces the 15th Glider School edition
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) convenes the 15th edition of the Glider School, an international reference training forum in ocean-glider technology, to be held from October 20th to 24th in Telde, Gran Canaria. The period application submission is already open until June 30th. More information through the event website http://www.gliderschool.eu. The didactic
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PLOCAN hosts a delegation from the Ocean Technology Campus (OTC) in Rostock to establish new synergies and innovation projects
The Canary Islands Oceanic Platform (PLOCAN) hosted a delegation from the Ocean Technology Campus (OTC) in Rostock, Germany, in a meeting that highlights PLOCAN’s recognition as a driving force for innovation and collaboration in marine technology. Located in the historic port of Rostock, the OTC is an international benchmark in the development of advanced technologies
Explore PLOCAN: Educational and Interactive Itinerary in the Canary Islands Science and Innovation Weeks 2024
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands participated in the Canary Islands Science and Innovation Weeks 2024showing how its work contributes to the knowledge of the marine environment and the development ofsustainable solutions for a cleaner energy future. As part of this scientific celebration, PLOCAN opened its facilities to more than 200 students from 7
PLOCAN participates in the General Assembly of the GEORGE project for the development and testing of new observation technologies
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands participated in the General Assembly of the GEORGE project funded by Horizon Europe for the development of new technologies to improve ocean observations. The technologies developed will represent the next level in long-term systematic autonomous ocean observations and consist of the development of new sensors for the observation
PLOCAN at the closing meeting of TechOceans project, for the development of next-generation ocean sensors
The TechOceanS EU-project, joined by PLOCAN, actively collaborate with scientists, manufacturers, stakeholders and resource managers leading efforts to improve the measurement of “Essential Ocean Variables” through the development of a new generation of ocean sensors integrated into both fixed and mobile autonomous ocean platforms, enabling the capture of key and previously inaccessible data on ocean
New Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for maritime space management applied to the PLOCAN test site / PORTS4.0 Project “Smart Coast AI Solutions 4.0”
The partnership of the SMART COAST 4.0 project for the development and implementation of new solutions based on Artificial Intelligence for the management of maritime space and the improvement of logistics efficiency, safety and security of port infrastructures, has met at the premises of PLOCAN. The meeting was attended by representatives of agencies and entities
XIV PLOCAN Glider School
The Ocean Vehicles Unit (VIMAS) at Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN), organized the 14th edition of the Glider School, an international initiative to promote the knowledge and development on marine autonomous vehicles and the consolidation of PLOCAN as a gliderport facility for the Eastern Central Atlantic. In the 14th edition, which has had
International leading ocean-sensing manufacturers meets at PLOCAN
The European project Metrology for integrated marine management and knowledge transfer network (MINKE) held a work session within the framework of the 14th edition of the Glider School hosted by the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) MINKE, led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the Spanish Research Council (ICM-CSIC) and joined by
PLOCAN participates in the All-Atlantic Forum 2024 presenting the BlueMissionAA project
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has actively participated in the 2024 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) Forum, recently held in Ottawa, Canada. During the event, PLOCAN had the opportunity to present the BlueMissionAA project, a key initiative within the framework of the EU Mission “Restore our oceans and waters by
PLOCAN en la Asamblea General 2024 del proyecto MINKE
The headquarters in Rome of the National Research Council (CNR) of Italy hosts this week the annual general assembly of partners of the European project MINKE (Metrology for Integrated Marine Management and Knowledge Transfer Network), led by the Institute of Marine Sciences from the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (ICM-CSIC) and made up of a
Schoolchildren become ocean guardians at the Elder Museum
The Elder Museum in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was transformed into a marine restoration scenario during Macaronight 2024, where the BlueMissionAA project created a fun and educational environment for young learners. School visits scheduled for that day as part of Macaronight, organized by Big Van Ciencia, were immersed in a world of marine discoveries