Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance Support Action

Project Information

AORAC-SA

Grant agreement ID: 652677

DOI

10.3030/652677

Project closed

EC signature date 25 February 2015

Start date 1 March 2015

End date 29 February 2020

Funded under

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy

Total cost

€ 4 295 137,50

EU contribution

€ 3 447 000,00

Coordinated by

MARINE INSTITUTE
Ireland

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Deliverables

Other (19)

Organise Meetings & Reports

Organise Management Meetings (2 per annum) with supporting documentation and meeting minutes) (Months: 2, 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38, 44, 50 ,56)

KSP Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Ocean Observing Follow-up activities as requested by the Atlantic Research Alliance

The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Establish liaison mechanisms with the Commission Rep on the Atlantic Research Alliance

Establish liaison mechanisms with the Commission representative(s) on the Atlantic Research Alliance

Organise Operational Board Meetings and Reports

Establish Operational Board (5 persons) and organise/host two Operational Board Meetings per annum in years 1 to 3 and one meeting per annum thereafter (with supporting documentation and meeting minutes) (Months: 2, 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 44, 56);

Access Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Ocean Literacy Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Recruit Project Team

Recruit Project Manager and Administrative Assistance

Ocean Literacy Follow up activities as requested by the Atlantic Research Alliance

The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Mapping Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Marine Biotechnology Follow-up activities as requested by the Atlantic Research Alliance

The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Mapping Follow up activities as requested by the Atlantic Research Alliance

The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Follow up activities as requested by the Atlantic Research Alliance

The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Establish AORAC-SA Secretariat Office

Establish AORAC-SA Secretariat Office in Marine Institute Headquarters in Galway

Access Follow up activities as requested by the Atlantic Research Alliance

The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Establish WP Team
Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives
Aquaculture Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Marine Biotechnology Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Establish liaison with other relevant initiatives

Websites, patent fillings, videos etc. (20)

Ocean Literacy Host Post Assessment Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+20).

Mapping Host 1st Consultative Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+8).

Marine Biotechnology Host 1st Consultative Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+46).

Ocean Observing Host 1st Consultative Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+8).

Organise and host launch Conference

Organisation of three AORAC-SA Conferences to provide (a) a focus on the Support Action and the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance and (b) engage with the wider North Atlantic marine community including the private sector. This will include: - A Conference to launch the AORAC-SA (Month 8 – in Europe);

Aquaculture Host Post Assessment Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+24).

Issue Press releases and Information Up-dates

Issue Press Releases and Information Up-Dates as appropriate during the lifetime of the project.

Access Host 1st Consultative Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+6).

Engage with national programmes to identify ecosystem approach priority research

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+6).

Marine Biotechnology Host Post Assessment Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+52).

Organise and host Final Conference &/or contribute to & support launch of conference as directed by European Commission/GSIC

Organisation of three AORAC-SA Conferences to provide (a) a focus on the Support Action and the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance and (b) engage with the wider North Atlantic marine community including the private sector. This will include: - A Final AORAC-SA Conference (Month 58 – in Europe);

Aquaculture Host 1st Consultative Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+8).

Organise and host Mid-Term conference

Organisation of three AORAC-SA Conferences to provide (a) a focus on the Support Action and the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance and (b) engage with the wider North Atlantic marine community including the private sector. This will include: - A Mid-term Review Conference (Month 30 - at suitable venue on the North American Continent);

Ocean Observing Host Post Assessment Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+24).

Establish and maintain Support Action Website
Access Host Post Assessment Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+20).

Ocean Literacy Host 1st Consultative Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+6).

Provision for Unscheduled Expert Meetings and Workshops as required

Provision for the organisation of non-scheduled (i.e. not included in the current Work Packages) Networking Meetings, Expert Meetings, etc., as may be requested by the Commission/Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance. The Due Date on this Deliverable is UNCERTAIN (TBD) and will depend on the sequence with which the Atlantic Research Alliance wish to progress dialogue on these research priorities and the scheduling of parallel/mirror USA and Canadian activities. This will be monitored, reviewed and reported upon over the lifetime of the project.

Prepare project livery

Prepare project livery: Logo, Brochures (English/French Canadian), Report Formats and general information. On-going updates and additions over the lifetime of the project are anticipated.

Mapping Host Post Assessment Workshop

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+24).

Documents, reports (28)

Aquaculture Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+20).

Bibliography on European Ecosystem Research Activities

Short bibliography on European Ecosystem Research Activities

Short Bibliography on European Aquaculture Research Activities

Short bibliography on European Aquaculture Research Activities

Mapping Preliminary Assessment

Desk Study & Workshops. This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+16).

Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+20).

Ocean Literacy Preliminary Assessment

Desk Study & Workshops. This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+14).

Marine Biotechnology Preliminary Assessment

Desk Study & Workshops. This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+42).

Ecosystems Approach Preliminary Assessment

(Desk Study & Workshops). This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+16).

Aquaculture Preliminary Assessment

Desk Study & Workshops. This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+16).

Ocean Observing Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+20).

Short bibliography on European Marine Research Infrastructures
Access Preliminary Assessment

Desk Study & Workshops. This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+12).

Mapping Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+20).

Short bibliography on European Marine knowledge Sharing Platforms

Short bibliography on European Marine Knowledge Sharing Platforms

Establish written procedures for Management and Operational Board Meetings
Establish Financial Control and Reporting systems

Establish Financial Control and Reporting Systems

Marine Biotechnology Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+48).

Annual Reports

Prepare Annual Reports (x5, Months 14, 26, 38, 50, 60) and other reports (Periodic Reports) as required by the Commission

Access Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+16).

Short Bibliography on European Seabed and Benthic Habitat Mapping Activities

Short bibliography on European Seabed and Benthic Habitat Mapping Activities

Prepare communications Strategy and agree with Operational Board

Prepare a Communications Strategy

Ocean Literacy Present Preliminary Report to Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+16).

Ecosystem Approach Shared Vision Report

This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+36).

Short bibliography on European Ocean Observing Research Activities
Short Bibliography on European Ocean Literacy Activities

Short bibliography on European Ocean Literacy Activities

Ocean Observing Preliminary Assessment

Desk Study & Workshops. This Deliverable uses the notification M+X (in this instance M+16).

Short Bibliography on European Marine Biotechnology Research Activities

Short bibliography on European Marine Biotechnology Research Activities

KSP Preliminary Assessment

Preliminary Assessment (Desk Study & Workshops)

Publications

Peer reviewed articles (2)

Ocean Ecosystem-Based Management Mandates and Implementation in the North Atlantic

Author(s): Murray A. Rudd, Mark Dickey-Collas, Johanna Ferretti, Ellen Johannesen, Nicol M. Macdonald, Richard McLaughlin, Margaret Rae, Torsten Thiele, Jason S. Link
Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science, Issue 5, 2018, Page(s) 485, ISSN 2296-7745
Publisher: Frontiers in Marine Science
DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2018.00485

Clarifying mandates for marine ecosystem-based management

Author(s): Jason S Link, Mark Dickey-Collas, Murray Rudd, Richard McLaughlin, Nicol M Macdonald, Torsten Thiele, Johanna Ferretti, Ellen Johannesen, Margaret Rae
Published in: ICES Journal of Marine Science, Issue 76/1, 2018, Page(s) 41-44, ISSN 1054-3139
Publisher: Oxford University Press
DOI: 10.1093/icesjms/fsy169

Other (3)

Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance - Marine Microbiome Roadmap

Author(s): Bolhuis, Henk; Buttigieg, Pier Luigi; Goodwin, Kelly; Groben, René; Iudicone, Daniele; Lacoursière-Roussel, Anaïs; Pesant, Stéphane; Robinson, Shawn; Björnsson, Sigurður; Erlendsson, Lýður Skuli; Rae, Margaret
Published in: Zenodo, Issue 1, 2020
Publisher: OpenAIRE
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3631238

Promoting Transatlantic Aquaculture Research Cooperation

Author(s): Karolina Reducha, Margaret Rae, Raola Reale, Michael Rust, Jay Parsons and Wojciech Wawrzynski
Published in: World Aquaculture, 2018
Publisher: World Aquaculture Society

Special Issue of the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science. The link to the special issue is https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/8873/seafloor-mapping-of-the-atlantic-ocean

Author(s): Editors of the special issue are: Paal Buhl-Mortensen1, Vincent Lecours2 and Craig John Brown3 1 IMR Norway and AORA-CSA WP Leader on Seabed & Benthic Habitat Mapping 2 University of Florida, Gainesville, United States 3 Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Published in: Special Issue of Frontiers in Marine Science: Seafloor Mapping of the Atlantic Ocean, 2019
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.