DOORS

Led by GeoEcoMar from Romania, DOORS (‘Developing Optimal and Open Research Support’) will bring together expertise and technology from 37 institutions from the Black Sea region and other European countries to address the human and climate change impacts on damaged ecosystems. Bordered by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine, the Black Sea has a rich cultural history and a wealth of biodiversity and wildlife. But to address the environmental challenges that threaten the Black Sea, DOORS will develop a common framework of scientific methods for gathering data. The project will provide a system that will bring together information from in-situ measurements, research cruises, satellite observation, modelling, and data integration capabilities. This system will allow partners to better understand the complex marine processes that happen across the Black Sea. Alongside the integration of scientific knowledge sharing, it is a fundamental objective for DOORS to engage with wider society. By providing mechanisms for businesses to link with research, DOORS will create new job opportunities for emerging Blue Growth economies through new synergies and mentoring schemes; the first of its kind to be set up in the Black Sea. Key initiatives that engage schools, universities, and general citizens of the region will promote behaviour change and celebrate best practices, influencing future policy, Blue Growth, and the health of Black Sea communities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Project Legacy, ENGAGING THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA, SUPPORTING CITIZENS SCIENCES, Design the SoS through Stakeholder and End-User Engagement within the Black Sea Riparian Countries, Connection to existing sensor networks and digital data sets. Support the harmonization processes for existing data, Review existing methodologies, and propose harmonized options.