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location: isola di san pietro
coordinates: 39°11′00″ N / 8°18′00″ E

MedSeaPOD:

A Dive to Change the Climate Game.

Join our cutting-edge citizen science research project set in the breathtaking coastal beauty of Isola di San Pietro (Sardinia).

Together, we’ll dive into the blue to collect vital sea temperature and pressure data, amplify voices, and inspire scientific progress.

Your data matters!

WHAT

MedSeaPod is a research and development pilot project focused on scientifically rigorous processes for collecting big data, specifically sea temperature, in Sardinian coastal marine areas. This initiative is driven by citizen science activities, encouraging local residents and visitors participating in water-related activities to contribute valuable data.

WHERE

The project is centered in the coastal beauty of Sardinia, particularly Isola di San Pietro. The data collection spans various coastal areas, emphasizing the importance of engaging citizens throughout Sardinia.

WHEN

Over the next two years, MedSeaPod aims to harness citizen science and data crowdsourcing to monitor and protect the marine environment. The timeline is crucial for achieving the project's goals and addressing the immediate need for comprehensive sea temperature data.

MAIN GOALS

In pursuit of its main goals, MedSeaPod endeavors to forge a resilient foundation for marine conservation and climate awareness.

.01

Create a dataset

Develop a benchmark dataset of temperature along the coastal areas of Sardinia, serving as a reference for global scientific analysis and future measurements.

.02

Generate active awareness

Raise awareness about the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, specifically targeting public opinion, citizens, and political decision-makers.

.03

Popularize scientific research

Make scientific research easily understandable and shareable, emphasizing its essential role in the environmental, social, and economic well-being of sea operators and citizens alike.

WHY

Marine Heatwaves are affecting coastal ecosystems globally, with Sardinia experiencing sea temperatures exceeding 30°C. Limited underwater data, despite the region’s potential, necessitates citizen engagement. MedSeaPod not only collects data but also processes, displays, and shares it with the scientific community, policymakers, and civil society. The acquired data can potentially develop new conservation programs and raise awareness about climate change’s impact on the sea and marine life.

WHO

MedSeaPod, a pilot project funded by the Regione Sardegna, involves local residents, visitors, and key stakeholders. Two Sardinian ICT enterprises, the Comune di Carloforte, and CNR-IAS collaborate to engage citizens in addressing the limited underwater data in Sardinia.