BRIGANTINE

Brigantine aims to increase the knowledge on the distribution and health status of algal meadows and marine phanerogams by implementing a marine drone with photo/cameras and sensors for visual monitoring of the distribution of submerged meadows and the measurement of chemical-physical parameters and contaminants in the water column. The data collected will enrich a data hub for modeling the distribution of algae and marine meadows, with the aim of simplifying monitoring activities for a more efficient local management of ecosystem resources. Within the project, OGS collaborates by bringing its knowledge on low-cost chemical-physical sensors for monitoring the marine environment and IoT (internet of Things) data management infrastructures.