Explore offshore renewable energy data gaps and new opportunties at next month's MarSea workshop

Analysing data gaps in ORE impact assessments, the centralisation and optimisation of ORE-related data and discussing opportunities to build connections between academia, eNGOs and State bodies will be the focus of this workshop organised by the UCD Marine and Seabed Research Group (MarSea) – a group exploring the complex interaction between geological, oceanographic, environmental and biological factors that control the evolution of the seafloor.

Open to those with expertise in the environmental, socio-economic or technical impacts of ORE, the event will include a presentation on MSP data networks and harmonisation by Michael Arrigan from the Marine Institute.

Where and when

• Tuesday 2 December
• 10am-3pm (includes lunch)
• UCD O'Brien Centre for Science (Hub) Room 2.40
• (opens in a new window)Registration

Workshop schedule

10:00-10:30  Welcome talk (5-10 min) followed by presentation by Michael Arrigan, Data and Reporting Coordinator for Marine Spatial Planning at the Marine Institute, entitled Centralising & Harmonising Data on Marine Spatial Planning

10:30-11:00  Tea and coffee

11:00-12:00  Second round of Delphi surveys (30 min); feedback from participants (30 min)

12:00-13:00  Determine together the ideal format to centralise data. (i.e., interactive maps, reports, archive, public calls, etc.)

13:00-13:30  Discussion about expert reviews and effieciency of past reports 

13:30-15:00  Lunch and time for discussion