About Blue-Cloud
Blue-Cloud 2026 is a collaborative project that leverages Europe's expertise in aquatic environmental observation and data handling. Building on existing infrastructures like Copernicus and EMODnet, Blue-Cloud aims to create a federated ecosystem for FAIR and open data in marine research. Through a web-based platform, it offers simplified access to multidisciplinary datasets, analytical services, and computing facilities. Coordinated by CNR, Trust-IT Services, and MARIS, the project brings together a dedicated team of 40 partners from 13 EU countries.
Blue-Cloud proven infrastructure and community have now evolved as the EOSC Node | Digital Twin of the Ocean, a core component of the EOSC Federation dedicated to supporting the marine and water research communities.
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Bringing European Marine Data to the World: Chiara Altobelli at International Data Week
At International Data Week 2025, Chiara Altobelli (OGS) highlighted how EMODnet Chemistry supports global efforts to address marine pollution, and how its harmonised data feed into Blue-Cloud 2026 tools for creating validated ocean datasets.
New Training Academy courses available for researchers!
The Horizon Europe Blue-Cloud project has launched three online courses for the OTGA community to learn how to perform collaborative open science in its virtual environment.
Blue-Cloud at the 2025 EOSC Coordination Meeting: From Pilot Project to Strategic Marine Node
Blue-Cloud reflects on its evolution from pilot to EOSC Marine Thematic Node at the 2025 EOSC Coordination Meeting in Brussels.
Major Update to FIRMS Global Tuna Atlas
The updated Global Tuna Atlas provides new catch data up to 2023, enhanced visualisation tools, and improved interoperability.
Blue-Cloud 2026 Launches Hackathon to Tackle Ocean Challenges with Open Science Tools
Hack the ocean, shape the future – join the Blue-Cloud 2026 Hackathon!
Coastal Observations Made Accessible: Teaching Oceanography with Blue-Cloud’s VLab
Oceanography students at the University of Liège used Blue-Cloud’s VLab 2 to analyse data from self-built drifters deployed in the Bay of Calvi.
Blue-Cloud Virtual Labs Now Open for Testing and Exploration
The Blue-Cloud Virtual Labs (VLabs) are now open for selected researchers, marine professionals, and other stakeholders to explore
Contribute to the Future of Marine Open Science – Blue-Cloud Stakeholder Consultation
Blue-Cloud is inviting stakeholders to provide input on its Strategic Roadmap to 2030 through an open consultation.
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