Embarking on a journey toward a sustainable future: join us aboard Maccaferri Futura
SOOP – Shaping an Ocean Of Possibilities and Maccaferri Futura Set Sail for Ocean Research with Class40 Skipper Luca Rosetti Bologna/Hamburg, March 2025 We are proud to announce a new collaboration between SOOP – Shaping an Ocean Of Possibilities and Maccaferri Futura, supporting advanced onboard ocean monitoring aboard the Class40 racing vessel skippered by Luca […]
SOOP Empowers Climate Science Aboard New Malizia Explorer Research Vessel
Berlin / Lorient / Monaco, May 2025 As Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia unveiled the Malizia Explorer at the German Ocean Conference, a bold new chapter in ocean science began — with SOOP – Shaping an Ocean Of Possibilities at its heart to support and equip this state-of-the-art sailing research vessel, built to push the boundaries […]
SOOP and TransEurope Marinas – Build an innovative marina-based measurement network
The Helmholtz innovation platform SOOP – Shaping an Ocean Of Possibilities for science and industry collaboration – and TransEurope Marinas started a pioneering partnership to build a marina-based network for marine observation. The data collected will directly benefit marina managers and improve services for their customers by providing real-time, location-accurate data on water levels, water […]
Rethinking Ocean Observation: Why the EU Needs to Modernize Its Regulations
Rethinking Ocean Observation: Why the EU Needs to Modernize Its Regulations We at SOOP see firsthand how outdated regulations slow down ocean observation. With new technologies emerging, it’s time to rethink the legal framework so that research and industry can work together more effectively. As technological advancements rapidly evolve, it is crucial to ensure that […]
Pioneering the Future of Ocean Observation – The SOOP Strategy 2035
The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and is vital for climate regulation, biodiversity, and the global economy. Yet, ocean monitoring remains fragmented, underfunded, and technologically inconsistent. SOOP – the Helmholtz Innovation Platform – is revolutionizing ocean data collection by fostering a collaborative innovation ecosystem that bridges science, industry, and society. Vision “A […]
SOOP Joins the JPI Oceans European Marinas Network Knowledge Hub
SOOP Joins the JPI Oceans European Marinas Network Knowledge Hub We are excited to have participated in the kickoff meeting of the European Marinas Network Knowledge Hub—a new initiative aiming to establish marinas as strategic hubs for environmental monitoring, marine research, and citizen science. Launched by JPI Oceans and led by Italy and Greece, the Knowledge Hub seeks to build […]
SOOP Status Seminar 2024: Progress and Visions for the Future of Ocean Monitoring
On November 21, 2024, scientists, project partners and reviewers met at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel for the status seminar of the Helmholtz innovation platforms SOOP – Shaping an Ocean of Possibilities, Hi-Acts and Solar TAP. The aim of the event was to present the progress made to date by the three innovation […]
SASe | eDNA SAMPLER
The eDNA Sampler is a small open-source device and it collects environmental DNA (eDNA) from water samples.
Embrace the Future: The SOOP Incubator Program 2025
An exciting journey into the Blue Economy is on the horizon! Launching in early 2025, the SOOP Incubator Program is designed to support innovative minds and passionate teams on their path to sustainable business models. SOOP recognizes the best ideas in ocean observation and supports these teams in the SOOP Incubator Program on their journey […]
SOOP is introducing the Open Source Building Kit (OSBK): Revolutionizing Ocean Observation
The biggest problem in ocean technology development is the variety of sensor components. Over the past few decades, we’ve learned that much of the time, energy, and resources in ocean observation missions are consumed not by the creation of new technologies, but by integrating those interfaces into infrastructures. Connecting different systems and ensuring smooth data […]
