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An executable tool, integrated into software such as QGIS or developed independently, could be designed to enable semi-automatic mapping of the coastal path using aerial images. This software would ...
The goal is to build a database and a tool capable of automatically populating it. This database will centralize all key information related to each maritime navigation aid within a defined ...
A proof of concept to make sea reliable data owners trust the data anonymization to cooperate over bigger interests. I want to develop a full anonymized data environment, from sensors to weather etc ...
The goal is to develop an automatic annotation algorithm for underwater data. We envision the following steps in the challenge:
1. Handling the video data
2. Creating audio data associated with the...
1. Handling the video data
2. Creating audio data associated with the...
A mobile application prototype that integrates satellite data (from Copernicus and complementary sources) and provides real-time, simplified marine information (weather, currents, zones, alerts) for ...
Reproducible analysis method across different territories based on the analysis of available data.
An algorithm or calculation method to determinate the Areas Near the Shoreline
Brest
A prototype of this optimisation tool
A digital or interactive tool
Brest
An animated short film
Over the 48 hours, we aim to develop a prototype that combines an algorithm, a map interface, and a database to detect and visualize beach nourishment operations. The algorithm will analyze satellite...
Brest
A basic yet interactive user interface coupled with an API, which can take in selected underwater images together and output a 3D reconstruction of the asset.
Over the 48 hours, our goal is to design, build, and test a working prototype of a modular, city-ready waste collection and sorting unit that can handle seasonal waste surges caused by overtourism. ...
Cádiz
Geographical Information System
An information system reflecting or modelling the potential impact of an oil spill on the Cadiz Coast
I would like to get a tool (a method, an application, or a system), which allows EU authorities and interested citizens to quickly and efficiently learn about environmentally friendly disruptive ...
A functional prototype or interactive simulation to manage port access using real-time and predictive data
Leadership, knowledge in marine science, IA in relation to that
To respond to a major social or environmental problem
To explore an innovative idea using marine data
The ambition is to deliver a compelling proof-of-concept that addresses the challenge, ...
To explore an innovative idea using marine data
The ambition is to deliver a compelling proof-of-concept that addresses the challenge, ...
Cape Town
A visual interface or dashboard that shows ROV sensor data meaningfully (e.g., map overlays, time graphs, alerts)
Mobile and web application that includes a data visualization and mapping component (similar to FishSmart app of the NSW government)
A mobile application that show personal credit score for fishers based on their fishing data
We aim to develop a secure, AI-powered digital framework for island microgrids: a prototype energy forecasting dashboard that combines machine learning-based Generative AI with AES-HMAC cryptographic...
We aim to develop a mobile application that ethically promotes all sea turtle-related tourism products while enabling real-time monitoring of community impact.
We would like to develop a working prototype of the SeaSafe AI system. This will include a web-based dashboard that simulates real-time vessel tracking using AIS data and visualises predicted ...
Kuala Lumpur
To develop a software or app that automatically calculates the relative abundance (MaxN) of each species directly from uploaded underwater videos
A minimum viable product is the ultimate goal, but if time is a huge constraint, it would just be a prototype with sufficient backup on its implementation
An AI-powered Web App Prototype
- Upload underwater images of coral reefs (taken via smartphones or cameras).
- Use AI-based image recognition to detect and annotate coral health indicators (e.g., bleaching, algae, ...
- Use AI-based image recognition to detect and annotate coral health indicators (e.g., bleaching, algae, ...
Kuala Lumpur
Over the 48 hours, we aim to develop a real-time, interactive web dashboard that connects with our AI-powered floating Seabin prototype. The platform will visualize trash detection results, sensor ...
The coral planting device prototype and an application or website/dashboard
1. A web-based dashboard showing historical analysis of ocean data; live monitoring of artificially mimicked data (to replicate as the data coming from reefSpark drone stack) and health scores of the...
During the 48-hour hackathon, we aim to produce a prototype of a digital tool, which could take the form of an algorithm, database, or web-based application, designed specifically to connect ...
During the 48-hour hackathon, we aim to develop a simple digital tool that supports the creation and visualization of a laboratory methodology for detecting microplastics in food and water. The goal ...
We aim to prototype an interactive online platform (web dashboard) that:
- Geolocates marine species observed through EMO BON
- Enables temporal and spatial filtering of biodiversity indices
- ...
- Geolocates marine species observed through EMO BON
- Enables temporal and spatial filtering of biodiversity indices
- ...
Design an intuitive and engaging prototype (app, website, QR code system, digital panel, or other innovative solution) that reveals the complete journey of seafood products - from harvest to table. ...
Develop a mobile application
- To respond to a major social or environmental problem
- To learn and develop my skills through collaborative experience
- Contributing to innovation in the ...
- To respond to a major social or environmental problem
- To learn and develop my skills through collaborative experience
- Contributing to innovation in the ...
Pointe Noire
Develop an application that uses images or sensor data to accurately identify and analyze whale tails, supporting research and conservation efforts.
Pointe Noire
Create engaging digital experiences—such as mobile apps or interactive games—that raise public awareness about ocean preservation and inspire sustainable behavior.
Pointe Noire
Design a cost-effective monitoring solution that integrates sensor data for community-based science projects. This tool should help researchers and citizens alike gather and analyze environmental ...
• A live map or dashboard showing erosion trends
• A prediction model using satellite or drone data
• A community reporting app (SMS, mobile, or web)
• An early warning system for at-risk areas
• A prediction model using satellite or drone data
• A community reporting app (SMS, mobile, or web)
• An early warning system for at-risk areas
We aim to develop a robust and playful algorithm that can reliably distinguish clouds from snow and ice in Sentinel-2 images of polar regions. This will include:
A trained machine learning model (or...
A trained machine learning model (or...
Rimouski
To create an interactive tool.
To create an interactive tool
To create an information and awareness system
A cloud‑native prototype comprising:
• Python microservice for CO₂ storage & shelf‑life analytics
• ERC‑1155 smart‑contract deployment with Verra‑aligned metadata
• React/D3 dashboard mapping ...
• Python microservice for CO₂ storage & shelf‑life analytics
• ERC‑1155 smart‑contract deployment with Verra‑aligned metadata
• React/D3 dashboard mapping ...
AI prototype for recognising and monitoring marine species through images, cross-referencing environmental data.
I want to see the feasibility and make the first prototype on a reduced scale to present the model not only of the limestone sculpture but of a functional IOT model.
In 48 hours, I plan to develop an integrated digital platform that combines real-time monitoring of plastic pollution in Tainheiros Cove, coordinated community clean-up actions, and engagement tools ...
We aim to develop a digital interactive tool that combines beach cleaning with brand engagement. The project will involve a network of branded collection nets placed on beaches, where each net is ...
A digital tool in the form of an interactive game
Regenero proposes developing a "Marine Restoration Site-Selection & Monitoring Dashboard" prototype during the Ocean Hackathon. We would create a tool with a core decision matrix (processing ...
Over the 48 hours, I want to develop an AI-powered digital tool that analyzes underwater drone footage to automatically detect coral bleaching, marine litter, and endangered species using computer ...
Work with students or participants to document current marine species (especially fish, squid, and crabs) found in our local waters. Identify invasive species (like blue crab or alien squid) and ...
A prototype of the application(s) based on realistic data as well as a plan of integration with international rescue services.
We would like to establish visible light communication link and test it in blue part of spectrum to provide necessary data for calculation of channel capacity. We would like to test visible light ...
Tool that detects and anticipates pollution in the port, tracking its progress and triggering clean-up operations
A tool for monitoring consumption and assessing pollution avoided
Develop a prototype solution that automatically analyzes drone-collected imagery and the associated 3D model to detect anomalies such as cracks, corrosion, deformations, or missing parts on the ...
Create database and model to predict the behavior of these pollutants and their impact with AI
- To respond to a major social or environmental problem
- Contributing to innovation in the ...
- To respond to a major social or environmental problem
- Contributing to innovation in the ...
Create a sensor to monitor air quality at sea, in connection with maritime traffic
- To respond to a major social or environmental problem
- Contributing to innovation in the maritime sector
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- To respond to a major social or environmental problem
- Contributing to innovation in the maritime sector
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A digital or interactive tool based on a map or a multi-drones navigation algorithm to visualize drone positioning following a reorganization when communication is lost
Create an open data platform that centralizes marine pollution data, enables participatory data collection, offers real-time interactive visualization, and models dispersion trajectories.
Toulon
A predictive model that can avoid seasonal collisions while minimizing carrier costs
Victoria
Develop an AI/ML driven application to classify ships based on a training dataset of hydrophone recordings with four different identified types of ships (tug, cargo, tanker, passenger). Train this ...
Develop a simple model to predict very low pH at 40m depth, based on a time series of related and co-located variables: CO2, temperature, salinity, density, oxygen, and various weather conditions. ...
An AI/ML system that can detect and quantify boat traffic from thousands of still images captured every 5 minutes by a shore camera. This kind of quantitative analysis could be of great interest to ...
An AI/ML system that can categorize plots of surface currents (measured by a coastal radar array) into 3 dominant modes, which we hypothesize to be mostly influenced by tides, river flow and ...
