Use Cases

.DTO-BioFlow brings marine biodiversity data into action within the Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO). Through eight policy-relevant demonstrator use cases, the project integrates harmonised biomonitoring data with AI, models, analytical tools, and high-performance computing to address key marine ecosystem and policy challenges aligned with EU biodiversity objectives. By strengthening the operational biodiversity component of the DTO, DTO-BioFlow supports evidence-based decision-making for sustainable ocean management. 

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Explore the DTO-BioFlow Demonstrator Use Cases below.

DUC 1 on invasive species management

Invasive marine species (Non-Indigenous Species - NIS) are a major threat to marine ecosystems and biodiversity across Europe. Early…

DUC 2 on the Impact from offshore infrastructures

The expansion of offshore infrastructures, such as wind farms, oil platforms, and subsea pipelines, poses challenges to marine ecosystems,…

DUC 3 Assessing pelagic biodiversity and human impact

Plankton, which includes various aquatic plants and animals that drift with currents, are crucial indicators of marine ecosystem health.…

DUC 4 Spatial planning of sustainable mariculture

Sustainable mariculture, including low-impact aquaculture practices, offers a way to meet growing seafood demand while reducing…

DUC 5 Ecosystem-based spatial planning and MPA management

Marine ecosystems provide essential services, such as erosion prevention and carbon sequestration, that support human well-being. However,…

DUC 6 Lower-trophic level biomass monitoring to inform ocean governance

Zooplankton, especially species like Calanus spp., play a critical role in marine food webs and can serve as indicators of ocean health.…

DUC 7 Ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration

The ocean plays a vital role in the global carbon cycle, capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) through biological processes such as the biological…

DUC 8 Machine Learning for ocean colour seasonal forecasting (chlorophyll-a and primary production)

This case is focused on improving the accuracy of ocean colour forecasts, with a focus on chlorophyll-a and primary production, as well as…