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SeaClear2.0 in Tarragona: A successful final demonstration!
Tecnosub hosted a series of activities and events in Tarragona, Spain, including the project's last scheduled demonstration, marking an important milestone for SeaClear2.0!
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🎓 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!
Our partner, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, welcomed around 75 students from the “Emil Racoviță” National College to its Dorobanților Campus in Romania.
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Thanks to the efforts of our project partner Venice Lagoon Plastic Free, we're happy to welcome Gondolieri Sommozzatori Divisione Artiglio di Venezia, a volunteer gondolier scuba diving group, as a member of the Venice Community of Practice! #SeaClear2
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Joining forces for a cleaner Venice Lagoon!
🎥 A video by our partner Venice Lagoon Plastic Free highlights marine litter monitoring, canal clean-ups by Scuba Gondoliers and SeaClear2.0’s SeaCat robot in action!
💙 Working together for cleaner seas!
#SeaClear2 #EUMissionOcean
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🎬🌊 Meet Plasticsfera! A short film by students from ITT Montani exploring marine plastic pollution.
With support from our partner Venice Lagoon Plastic Free, the film was awarded at the Giffoni Film Festival.
🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=dLQ3FifX…
#SeaClear2 #Plasticsfera
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A new study co-authored by members of the SeaClear2.0 consortium, “Structural barriers to reducing single-use plastics”, has been published.
🔗 Read the publication: doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-0…
#SeaClear2 #SingleUsePlastics #MarineLitter #Research
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We are pleased to share a new publication co-authored by members of the SeaClear2.0 consortium: “Review of innovative technologies for integrated detection and collection of marine macro litter on the ocean floor”.
🔗 Read the publication: doi.org/10.1007/s42452-026-0…
#SeaClear2
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Our partner Dr Stefan Sosnowski from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) joined Dr Claire Asher on a special Robot Talk episode “Robotics for Sustainability.”
Listen to the full episode here:
patreon.com/Cla.../posts/erf…
#SeaClear2 #Robotics #RobotTalk #MarineLitter
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20 stakeholders. 12 organisations. One goal: finding practical ways to reduce marine litter.
From better waste collection to more refill stations and reusable alternatives, the ideas shared in Dubrovnik will help shape future action.
#SeaClear2 #HorizonEurope
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🌊 Protecting our oceans takes more than technology…it takes people.
If you're looking for ideas to organise a clean-up or inspire action in your own community, explore the campaign's free resources and practical guides.
🔗 royalcwsociety.org/environme…
#SeaClear2 #MarineLitter
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In Venice, SeaClear2.0 brought together policymakers, experts and local stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing our oceans and waterways, while demonstrating how innovative robotic technologies can support marine litter detection and removal.
#SeaClear2 #MarineLitter
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🌍 What if one small change this month became a habit for life?
That's the idea behind Plastic Free July.
💙 Ready to take the challenge? Learn more and make your pledge: plasticfreejuly.org/
#PlasticFreeJuly #SeaClear2 #BeatPlasticPollution #ProtectOurOceans
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🌊 SeaClear2.0 joins the conversation at KOS 2026!
The project was presented at KOS 2026, taking place in Kos, Greece, by Dr Xenia Loizidou, Civil/Coastal Engineer and Director of ISOTECH Ltd.
#SeaClear2 #KOS2026 #MarineLitter
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📍 In Dubrovnik, SeaClear 2.0 brought together local stakeholders, researchers and technology experts for a Marine Litter Decision-Making Workshop and a live demonstration of the project's robotic technologies.
#SeaClear2 #MarineLitter #BlueEconomy #HorizonEurope #EUMissionOcean
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🌊 Robots for the Ocean Take Centre Stage in Dubrovnik
A big thank you to all partners, stakeholders and participants who joined us, and especially to our partner DUNEA for their hard work, dedication and outstanding efforts in organising these events.
#SeaClear2
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♻️ What if plastic collected from our beaches could be given a second life?
Today, our partner DUNEA welcomed students from the Maritime High School to the Maritimo Recycling facility for a hands-on workshop focused on recycling, circular economy and marine litter.
#SeaClear2
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⏳ One day to go.
Tomorrow, SeaClear 2.0 will take to the waters of Dubrovnik for its latest demonstration. Today, the teams are making every moment count.
#SeaClear2 #RobotsForTheOcean #MarineLitter #MissionOcean
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🌊 The SeaClear2.0 internal trials have officially started in Croatia. Stay tuned as we move one step closer to the final SeaClear2.0 demo in Dubrovnik on 10 June 2026. 🤖🌊
#SeaClear2 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #MarineLitter
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🌊 Venice hosted the 6th International Workshop on Marine Litter Monitoring, Removal and Blue Circular Economy. 65+ participants joined discussions on marine litter, policy and innovation.
The event concluded with a live SeaClear demonstration in the Arsenale basin.
#SeaClear2
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Marine litter is not only a pollution problem. It’s also a policy problem. 🌊
A new SeaClear2.0 publication explores the gaps and loopholes in the EU marine litter framework — and what must change to better protect our seas.
📘 frontiersin.org/journals/mar…
#SeaClear2
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🌊🇬🇪 95 participants joined a coastal cleanup in Poti, Georgia, under the Plastic Litter Prevention Georgia project, supported through the SeaClear2.0 Associated Regions grant. ♻️🌍
#SeaClear2 #MissionOcean #CleanSeas
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Your ocean action could be recognised across Europe.
The #MakeEUBlue Awards 2026 are now open!
📩 Learn more and apply here: maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/…
#MakeEUBlue #EU4Ocean #MissionOcean #OceanLiteracy #BlueEconomy #SeaClear2
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Students from the high schools of Opuzen and Ploče joined a beach cleanup in Neretva Bay, organised by DUNEA in the framework of #SeaClear2_0. 🌊
A day of action, awareness and learning about marine litter and zero-waste practices.
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Students explored marine robotics during the UTCN Open Day on 8 May, where SeaClear2.0 featured live demos of the BlueROV2 and robotic manipulation technologies. 🤖🌊
Around 30 people discovered how robotics can support marine litter detection and clean-up efforts.
#SeaClear2
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#RECLAIM comes to a close after 16 months of collaboration and action 👏
Part of #SeaClear2.0 Associated Regions, it brought together local actors to tackle #marinelitter through clean-ups and digital tools like PlastOPol.
Thank you to the RECLAIM team for the impact created.🙏
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SeaClear2.0 featured on CORDIS.
Our work is highlighted by the European Commission’s platform for research results.
From AI to autonomous robotics, we’re tackling marine litter on the seabed.
Read more: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/…
@CORDIS_EU
#SeaClear2 #HorizonEurope
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Ready to tackle marine litter? 🌊The #PlasticFantasticHackathon is here!
€10K in prizes, expert mentorship, and a chance to scale your solution. Register
by April 27: pharosproject.eu/hackathon/
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SeaClear2.0 was at FAST Expo Cluj 2026
SeaClear2.0 was presented at FAST Expo in Cluj. An open, hands-on exhibition focused on science and technology, bringing together robotics teams, live demos and the public in one space. #SeaClear2 #MissionOcean
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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝟮.𝟬 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 & 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 🌊
Recognised for its impact and potential to scale as a real solution for marine litter.
#SeaClear2 #MissionOcean #OceanProtection #MarineLitter
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SeaClear2.0 recognised for its impact on ocean sustainability 🌊The project received the 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗲𝘂𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 at the European Robotics Forum 2026, in Stavanger, Norway 🏆
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SeaClear2.0 is featured in HORIZON: the EU Research & Innovation magazine, highlighting how our robotic clean-up crews are tackling waste on Europe’s seabed.
projects.research-and-innova…
#ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
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Take a look at the highlights from the SeaClear2.0 robotic system pilot in Larnaca 🤖
#SeaClear2 #MarineLitter #MissionOcean #BlueMissionMed #HorizonEurope #Innovation #Sustainability
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Let’s chat with Dr Stefan Sosnowski, Chair of Information Technology Control at TU München, about their work on the design and fabrication of the SeaClear2.0 SMART grapple. #HorizonEU #MarineLitter #OceanProtection #robosforseas #MissionOcean #EUMissions #HorizonEurope
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The 2nd Pilot of the SeaClear2.0 Robotic System took place in Larnaca on 27 November 2025, with the support of the Cyprus Port Authority.
Thank you to everyone who attended. We appreciate the valuable presence and engagement of all participants.
#SeaClear2 #BlueMissionMed
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We are proud to share that our Horizon Europe SeaClear2.0 project has been recognised by @bluemissionmed as European Innovative Transformative Solution contributing to the depollution of the Mediterranean Sea. #SeaClear2 #BlueMissionMed #MissionOcean #HorizonEurope #MarineLitter
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Catch the highlights from the SeaClear2.0 demonstration in Marseille! Hosted by project partner Subsea Tech on 16 September 2025, the event showcased the SeaClear and SeaClear2.0 robotic systems working side-by-side to autonomously detect and collect marine litter.#seaclear2.0
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On 13 Sept, RECLAIM, supported by #SeaClear2.0, hosted two beach clean-ups in Ålesund & Kristiansund! Volunteers collected nearly 90kg of marine litter and joined fun activities like litter bingo and an art contest using collected waste. #HorizonEU #MissionOcean #MarineLitter
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Work in a water-related field?
@CO_WATERS (Horizon Europe) invites you to take part in the “Co-Create your Support” survey to share your needs & challenges.
Help shape training, guidance & future workshops!
Take the survey 👉 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
#MissionOcean #HorizonEurope
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🌊🤖 At EU Researchers' Night in Nicosia, Isotech Ltd presented SeaClear2.0 robots for underwater litter collection. Young researchers played, solved puzzles, and created “Underwater Rescue Missions” comics!
@MissionOceanEU @HorizonEU #SeaClear2 #HorizonEU #MarineLitter
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At #Västerhavsveckan in #Sweden, SYMBIOSIS showcased SeaClear2.0 in Sotenas Kommun, raising awareness on #marinelitter. With support from #SeaClear2, SYMBIOSIS advances beach cleaning, #ghostfishing recovery and a marine debris #recyclingcenter (MÅVC).
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Congrats to Robin & Nagla 🎉 winners of the SeaClear2.0 Marine Litter Photomap raffle! Chosen from 60+ entries, prizes are on the way.
The Photomap stays open—share photos of litter on seabed, surface, or coast to help spot hotspots & guide clean-ups.
Submit yours today!
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On 11 Sept, #VeniceLagoonPlasticFree & Lazzaretti Venez used the SeaClear2.0 app to monitor plastic waste in the Sant’Erasmo channel.
📲 The app tracks litter + offers games to boost beach clean-ups: seaclear2.eu/seaclear2-0-gam…
#SeaClear20 #MarineLitter #CleanSeas
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Underwater claw machine? 🌊🦾
This smart grapple autonomously pulls heavy marine litter from the seabed.
See it in action off Marseille. What’s next? 👀
@OurMissionOcean @HorizonEU
#SeaClear2 #MarineLitter #OceanProtection
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On 26 September the #SeaClear2.0 robots come alive at the EU Researchers' Night in Nicosia, Cyprus, through animation and videos documenting the design, fabrication and trials for the development of the SeaClear2.0 robotic system for #marinelitter removal.
@OurMissionOcean
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🌊 On #WorldCleanUpDay (Sept 20), #SeaClear2.0 joins @WWFitalia, INTERREG IPA ADRION JOINABLE & sister project @remedies_EU under @OurMissionOcean) for marine litter monitoring & cleanup in Venice.
📍 Alberoni Baths Sq. | 🕥 10:30 AM
✉ Register: alberoni@wwf.it @OurMissionOcean
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💡Learn all about our smart grapple in the latest article by TUM, showcasing the grapple's special features and capabilities, as well as the amazing team behind its design and fabrication!
👉tinyurl.com/yzhhdn5z
Photo credit: Andreas Schmitz / TUM
@OurMissionOcean @HorizonEU
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#SeaClear2.0 General Assembly happening right now in Marseille, France. The project consortium discusses project progress and plans next steps for the 2nd Live Showcase of the SeaClear2.0 Robotic System, taking place this November, in Cyprus.
@OurMissionOcean @HorizonEU
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Join the 8th #EUBeachCleanup campaign to raise awareness on marine litter. All you need to do is organise a cleanup at the beach, in a city, etc. & encourage others to join you or do the same. Register your event: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
@EuropeanCommission @UnitedNations #Smurfs
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Day 2 of our Demo in Marseille finds #SeaClear & #SeaClear2 robotic systems at a popular touristic site! Today's Demo showcases the systems working together for more efficient identification and collection of #litter items of various sizes from diverse underwater environments!
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“...(today) we showed that a totally uncrewed system could answer to the challenge of cleaning the ocean floor with a safe, low impact and cost-effective solution.” Yves Chardard, CEO at @SubseaTech_
Learn more about the SeaClear2.0 Demon in Marseille: seaclear2.eu/?p=14395
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Final day of our internal trials for the #SeaClear2 Robotic System Demonstration in #Marseille. In the video, you can catch a glimpse of the docking trials between the SeaDragon and the SeaCAT.
Discover the different SeaClear2.0 robotic system components: seaclear2.eu/robotic-system-…
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The internal trials for the #SeaClear2.0 Robotic System Demonstration in #Marseille are underway with network checks, mounting, and debugging. Stay tuned as we share more updates from our internal trials, all leading up to the Live Demonstration on 16 September @OurMissionOcean
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The SeaClear2.0 system components have started arriving in #Marseille for the upcoming #SeaClear2.0 Robotic System #Demonstration. Stay posted for more updates from our internal trials, leading us straight to the Live Demonstration, on 16th September! @SubseaTech_ @HorizonEU
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Join #RECLAIM Beach Cleanup Day 2025 on 13th September, from 11:00 – 13:00! The #beachcleanup will take place simultaneously in #Ålesund & #Kristiansund followed by litter bingo and an art competition with #artworks made out of litter! @OurMissionOcean @EU_Commission #SeaClear2
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During @TheEconomist #WorldOceanSummit #IsotechLtd Director Dr @xenialoizidou spoke about #SeaClear2 and #Isotech's role in policy innovation cocreating recommendations with stakeholders in 11 countries to ensure tech & regulation work hand-in-hand to fight #oceanplasticpollution
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🌊🐟The #SeaClear2.0 policy workshop in Sotenäs kommun #Sweden brought together key-stakeholders to discuss the main #marinelitter problems in the area and co-design solutions to address the most pressing marine litter challenges. @OurMissionOcean @HorizonEU #SYMBIOSIS
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