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SeaLabs EN ESPAÑOL

Understanding the state of the oceans is essential for our future.

SeaLabs is a citizen science project that leverages the potential, scope and impact of the large community of sailors by entrusting them with the responsibility of obtaining data.

* These data were obtained as part of a participatory citizen science project and may therefore vary in accuracy.

INFORMATION. If you have any questions or require information about the content of the SeaLabs database, please contact us at info@ambienteeuropeo.org
GUIDELINES FOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS. When referring to data from the SEALABS project of the ASOCIACIÓN AMBIENTE EUROPEO in communications, research
or publications, please use the following citation format:Asociación Ambiente Europeo – SEALABS <YEAR>. Retrieved from: https://ambienteeuropeo.org/sealabs/ on <DATE>

EMODnet - European Marine Observation and Data Network

Citizen participation in European platforms:

The data obtained by the crews participating in the SeaLabs project is added to the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) of the European Commission (EC).

The SeaLabs project promotes volunteering and participatory processes in the search for solutions to the challenges facing our marine ecosystems, in line with European environmental protection guidelines.

Sailors undertaking crossings or navigating long distances have the opportunity to gather reliable evidence to advance policies that protect the ocean, marine wildlife, the food we eat and the air we breathe.

THE NEED

. Oceans hold the key to understanding climate change and a healthy planet.

. The role that the ocean plays in mitigating the effects of climate change is largely understudied.

. The scientific community and policy makers need more data.

Citizen science provides a valuable resource to the scientific community, helping to provide much larger datasets than scientists alone would be able to capture.

Understanding the state of the oceans is essential for our future.

SeaLabs is a citizen science project that leverages the potential, scope and impact of the large community of sailors by entrusting them with the responsibility of obtaining data.

* These data were obtained as part of a participatory citizen scienceproject and may therefore vary in accuracy.

INFORMATION. If you have any questions or require information about the content of the database, please contact us at info@ambienteeuropeo.org
GUIDELINES FOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS. When referring to data from the SEALABS project of the ASOCIACIÓN AMBIENTE EUROPEO in communications, research or publications, please use the following citation format:Asociación Ambiente Europeo – SEALABS <YEAR>. Retrieved from: https://ambienteeuropeo.org/sealabs/ on <DATE>

EMODnet - European Marine Observation and Data Network

Citizen participation in European platforms:

The data obtained by the crews participating in the SeaLabs project is added to the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) of the European Commission (EC).

The SeaLabs project promotes volunteering and participatory processes in the search for solutions to the challenges facing our marine ecosystems, in line with European environmental protection guidelines.

Sailors undertaking crossings or navigating long distances have the opportunity to gather reliable evidence to advance policies that protect the ocean, marine wildlife, the food we eat and the air we breathe.

THE NEED

. Oceans hold the key to understanding climate change and a healthy planet.

. The role that the ocean plays in mitigating the effects of climate change is largely understudied.

. The scientific community and policy makers need more data.

Citizen science provides a valuable resource to the scientific community, helping to provide much larger datasets than scientists alone would be able to capture.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Contribute to scientific knowledge by increasing data collection on sea water quality by the sailing community (citizen science).
Contribute to a world driven by data.
Contribute to raising social awareness about marine sustainability and the health of our seas.
Encourage participatory processes in the search for solutions to environmental problems following the European guidelines on environmental protection.
Contribute to the development of a community of informed and committed sailors acting as true ambassadors of our seas and «agents of change«.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Contribute to scientific knowledge by increasing data collection on sea water quality by the sailing community (citizen science).
Contribute to a world driven by data.
Contribute to raising social awareness about marine sustainability and the health of our seas.
Encourage participatory processes in the search for solutions to environmental problems following the European guidelines on environmental protection.
Contribute to the development of a community of informed and committed sailors acting as true ambassadors of our seas and «agents of change«.

SEALABS
DATA COLLECTION KIT

SeaLabs project provides crew members of participating sailboats with an easy to use kit.

With the stainless steel container sailors collect the seawater samples to be analyzed using an electronic sensor to measure several key ocean parameters during their navigation.

SEALABS DATA COLLECTION KIT

SeaLabs project provides crew members of participating sailboats with an easy to use kit.

With the stainless steel container sailors collect the seawater samples to be analyzed using an electronic sensor to measure several key ocean parameters during their navigation.

SEALABS APP

The information obtained with the sensor about the paramaters is entered into the SeaLabs App that sends the results to a public database.

SeaLabs App is a user friendly tool to manage data collection and transmission.

SEALABS APP

The information obtained with the sensor about the paramaters is entered into the SeaLabs App that sends the results to public a database.

SeaLabs App is a user friendly tool to manage data collection and transmission.

sealabs KIT TUTORIAL VIDEO (5:24 min.)

PARAMETERS

Understanding the state of the ocean is essential to our future.

Crew members obtain information about 7 different key parameters that provide evidence about the quality of seawater.

pH (Potential of Hydrogen)

Ocean acidification, primarily due to increased atmospheric CO2, is a growing concern. Monitoring pH helps in understanding its impact on marine ecosystems and predicting future challenges for marine organisms.

EC (Electrical Conductivity)

By monitoring EC, scientists can swiftly assess the saltiness of ocean water and track pollution sources or freshwater inflows.

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

Monitoring TDS can help in understanding issues related to pollution or changes in ocean salinity.

Salinity

It’s vital for studying the ocean’s role in climate regulation and understanding local ecosystem adaptations.

SG (Specific Gravity)

By studying S.G., scientists can gain insights into ocean salinity variations and their potential effects on marine life.

ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential)

It’s used to assess the health of marine ecosystems, especially in areas affected by pollution or other chemical imbalances.

Temperature

Monitoring temperature helps researchers track global warming effects and predict shifts in marine biodiversity and habitats.

MORE ABOUT PARAMETERS

SEALABS PARTICIPANTS

Crews joining the SeaLabs project take part in crossings and long-distance voyages run by various organizations.

SEALABS PARTICIPANTS

Crews joining the SeaLabs project take part in crossings and long-distance voyages run by various organizations.

THE SEALABS TEAM

DANIEL ROLLERI

. Founder and director of AE.
. Extensive experience in citizen science projects.
. 30 years of experience leading projects defending the ocean in Argentina, USA and Spain.
. Strong network of international contacts.

LUISE WAGNER

. Journalist and manager of scientific events.
. Responsible for AE’s citizen science projects in the Canary Islands.
. 19 years sailing experience.
. Sailing community liaison.

PINO BRENNER

. Industrial designer.
. Scientific diver.
. Project manager of AE.
. Content creator.

EMILY PAPPA

. Biologist.
. Manager of AE’s citizen science initiatives.
. Funding specialist.
. SeaLabs kit instructor.

CLAUDIO SAN MARTÍN

. IT Consultant.
. Data Analyst.
. DBA (database administrator).
. Power BI Developer.

RHIAN MARIE FORD

. PhD in Biosciences.
. Molecular microbiologist.
. SeaLabs Scientific Advisor.
. SeaLabs Advisory Board member.

JOHANNA WEIN

. Chemical engineer.
. Bluewater sailor.
. SeaLabs project social media.
. SeaLabs kit instructor.

THORSTEN RIEß

. Electrical engineer and software developer.
. Responsible for mobile app development.