The entity in charge of the multi-platform ocean observatory
CMMI’s vision is to drive sustainable Blue Growth by addressing the needs of industry and society within the spectrum of the marine and maritime sectors. It has nine Research and Innovation Centres that are involved in marine technology, marine robotics, maritime digitalisation, marine observation, marine and coastal ecosystems, marine biotechnology and aquaculture, the maritime human element, marine cultural heritage, marine and maritime policies and regional cooperation.
CMMI’s Scientific staff is involved in projects that create solutions to issues that concern both the industry and society such as addressing decarbonisation, protecting and restoring marine biodiversity, preventing and eliminating pollution, building a digital knowledge system of the ocean and attracting, developing and retaining the blue economy workforce. CMMI has expertise in various areas including naval architecture, marine and electrical engineering, aquaculture and marine resource management, oceanography, marine sciences, robotics and artificial intelligence.
The primary role of CMMI in MedJICARP is to act as an expert in observing technologies and methods that will comprise the MedJICARP multi-platform ocean observatory. CMMI will also play a role in managing and analyzing the data collected and suggesting possible changes to improve the ability of the observatory to enhance the climate resilience and adaptation capacity of the eastern Mediterranean.
CMMI will lead the design and specification of a network of oceanographic sensors that will collect high-quality, near-real-time data on climate related parameters. These include oceanographic radars for waves and currents, continuous surface water monitoring with “FerryBox” samplers, coastal buoys and drifters for currents and water properties. The devices will be installed in pilot sites in Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Tunisia, Lebanon and Egypt.
Besides achieving the resolution needed to understand the relative importance of cycles and trends, the network design will also consider the ease of maintenance and operation over long periods to be able to detect trends. We believe that the project will increase cooperation, capability and innovation in the field of operational oceanography with emphasis on climate change monitoring and increased capacity of the eastern Mediterranean and therefore will allow society to better cope with climate change and other marine hazards.
Last Update
21/01/2026
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