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PLOCAN in the European Minke project for innovation in marine metrology
The Minke project, an innovative marine metrology initiative that integrates the main european research infrastructures in which PLOCAN participates, has held its first face-to-face meeting, marking an important milestone in interdisciplinary collaboration and in the search for solutions for the sustainable management of marine ecosystems. Minke is a project funded by the European Commission within
PLOCAN at Oceanology International 2022
The ICTS-PLOCAN has joined Oceanology International (OiA23) held in San Diego (USA) as a world reference biannual forum on ocean observing technologies, an emerging sector in the marine-maritime context and the Blue Economy strategy. As usual, OiA23 has had a large exhibition of more than 300 stands that for three consecutive days have allowed exhibiting
PLOCAN at the Transfiere Forum 2023
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands participated in the joint stand that the Cabildo de Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Economic Promotion Society) organised at the Transfiere Forum to promote the R&D activities carried out on the island of Gran Canaria. The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Canary Islands Institute of Technology
Canary Islands as a testsite for marine renewable energies in the Ecoislas forum
The use of the Canary Islands as a test site is a unique opportunity to promote the development of marine renewable energy generation technologies in Spain and the world, as revealed in the international forum Ecoislas, which had as one of its axes to marine renewable energies and which had the participation of the Ocean
PLOCAN leads SECURE European project to improve research and attract talent
PLOCAN leads the European project SECURE (Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment) to improve research careers and reduce job insecurity, creating conditions that allow attracting, retaining and stimulating talent growth. Secure is a consortium of 19 European partners from 12 different countries that will develop coordination and support measures to create, trial, implement, and mainstream a
PLOCAN collaborates with the Air and Space Army in a maritime accident drill
PLOCAN took part in the maritime accident drill organised by the Canary Islands Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) and the 802 Squadron of the Air Force’s 46th Wing 55 miles northeast of the island of Gran Canaria. For the simulation, a PLOCAN buoy with a positioning beacon was attached to a figurehead and set adrift
PLOCAN participates in the celebration of the start of Ocean Citizen project
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands participated in Tenerife in the Kick-off meeting of the European project Ocean Citizen, for the advanced restoration of the marine environment combining environmental perspective with social commitment and clear economic benefits for local communities, and which seeks to have continuity beyond the useful life of the project. Twenty-two
PLOCAN at the SBEP launch session in Rome
European Commission and public-private partnership create the European Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership The European Blue Economy Sustainable Association (EBESA) has begun its activities in Rome, with the goal of uniting efforts and resources to promote sustainable blue economy in Europe. The association, coordinated by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research, includes a network of
PLOCAN joined the CIDIHUB project, achieving the EU’s Seal of Excellence on 05/07/2022, enhancing digital innovation awareness in Canarias, aligning with outreach strategy
With a score of 14 out of a possible 15 points, obtaining this seal places the Canary Islands within the European network of Digital Innovation Hubs, through which the European Commission will promote cutting-edge policies in the sector. The Minister for Economy, Knowledge and Employment, Elena Máñez, accompanied by the Director of the Canary Islands
PLOCAN launches new mission with an unmanned surface vehicle to monitor changes in the waters near the volcano on La Palma
An autonomous wave glider surface vehicle from the fleet of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands was deployed today in the waters near the port of Tazacorte, on the west of La Palma, to further observe and monitor the impact of the volcano on the waters and marine ecosystems. The wave glider is equipped