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Bridging Socio-Ecological Data with Innovative Digital Solutions for Sustainable Oceans

SEADOTs empowers sustainable ocean management by integrating socio-ecological data with Digital Ocean Twins.
Discover how our project supports marine planning, stakeholder collaboration, and policy innovation for resilient oceans.

About Us

SEADOTs (Social-Ecological Ocean Management Applications using Digital Ocean Twins) is an ambitious EU-funded initiative aimed at transforming ocean management. By merging cutting-edge ocean data with socio-ecological models, SEADOTs helps policymakers and stakeholders make data-driven decisions for sustainable ocean use. The project focuses on key regions, addressing complex interactions between human activities and marine ecosystems to protect our oceans for future generations.

Key Project Objectives

Integrating socio-ecological and socio-economic data streams into Digital Ocean Twins (DOTs) to advance marine spatial planning.

Enabling "what-if" scenario analysis to assess the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems.

Promoting collaboration across scientific, industrial, and governmental stakeholders to ensure informed, holistic ocean management.

Southern North Sea

Focus: Multi-Use of Marine Resources
In the crowded waters of the Southern North Sea, SEADOTs is working to optimize the co-use of marine resources such as fisheries, offshore wind, and lower-trophic aquaculture. This use case models the socio-economic and environmental impacts of multi-use scenarios, helping policymakers to balance sustainable energy production with conservation efforts.

Key Scenarios:

Co-use of offshore wind parks and aquaculture (kelp, mussels).
Marine habitat restoration alongside energy projects.
The socio-economic benefits of multi-use marine zones.

Norwegian North Sea

Focus: Wind Farms and Island Communities
On the island of Utsira in the Norwegian North Sea, SEADOTs examines the socio-ecological impacts of floating wind farm developments on small coastal communities. This case study highlights how renewable energy can coexist with traditional ways of life and marine biodiversity.

Key Scenarios:

Socio-economic impacts on the Utsira community from wind farms.
Effects on local ecosystems and marine birdlife.
Employment generation and local economic development scenarios.

Baltic Sea

Focus: Climate Change and Marine Spatial Planning
The vulnerable Baltic Sea faces rising threats from climate change and industrial activity. SEADOTs models climate change scenarios, including marine heatwaves and tipping points, to help Baltic fisheries and other industries adapt and thrive in these uncertain conditions.

Key Scenarios: