This white paper examines the state of the art, applications, benefits, limitations, and future directions of low-cost and cost-effective marine observation systems, alongside their role in enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of ocean observing networks. It outlines actionable recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, to support effective coordination and to advance the implementation of protection and restoration policies, aligned with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) 2030 Strategy.

Affordable Technologies for Marine Observation: Low-Cost and Cost-Effective Approaches. EuroGOOS White Paper

Martinelli, Michela;Sparnocchia, Stefania;
2026

Abstract

This white paper examines the state of the art, applications, benefits, limitations, and future directions of low-cost and cost-effective marine observation systems, alongside their role in enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of ocean observing networks. It outlines actionable recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, to support effective coordination and to advance the implementation of protection and restoration policies, aligned with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) 2030 Strategy.
2026
Istituto di Scienze Marine - ISMAR - Sede Secondaria Trieste
Istituto per le Risorse Biologiche e le Biotecnologie Marine - IRBIM - Sede Secondaria Ancona
Low-cost marine technologies, cost-effective ocean sensors, ocean observing systems; marine technologies, Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs), coastal monitoring, oceanography, Citizen Science, Ocean Literacy, Blue Economy resilience, ocean governance, UN Ocean Decade
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Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14243/577564
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