Marine digital services (MDS) are advanced tools and platforms that collect, process, analyse and distribute marine environment information and are a key component of the emerging concept of the “Digital Ocean” and the broader European Digital Twin Ocean initiative. By integrating data from satellites, oceanographic instruments, models and monitoring
The Mediterranean Sea is a victim of its own success. This semi-enclosed basin, characterised by high biodiversity, complex oceanographic gradients and strong anthropogenic pressure, covers less than 1% of the world’s oceans, yet is home to 10% of all known marine species. Concurrently, it is also one of the world’s most intensively used seas. Every
Training for water rescue scenarios is an increasingly important priority in Malta, particularly in light of recent water-related incidents and the country’s reliance on coastal safety. As new technologies continue to develop worldwide, training centres are redesigning their materials to better prepare rescue personnel for real-life emergencies. One
