Seafloor habitats
Maps of seafloor habitats are important predictors of biodiversity and a key input into marine spatial planning
The project ResponSEAble, funded by Horizon 2020, is essentially about protecting the European oceans. By focusing on Ocean Literacy, the over-riding objective of the project, is to raise the understanding of everybody´s (individual and collective, direct and indirect) responsibility and interest in a healthy ocean.
To do so, the ambitious 15-partner project is mapping European marine research and knowledge to further our understanding of complex human-ocean relationships and the economic benefits that we derive from our seas and the ecosystems they support.
The information gathered will be utilized to provide cost-effective recommendations for Ocean Literacy in Europe, and for exciting media and outreach activities for a wide range of audiences. This includes films, film making competitions, social media, educational computer game, interactive website, and other learning materials.