Smart4Sea
Boosting the environmental traceability of the Atlantic seafood sector: sea to fork transparency and consumer engagement
Priority
Blue and Green environment
Blue and Green environment
Total budget
2,35 M€
2,35 M€
ERDF funding
1,76 M€
1,76 M€
Lead partner
Universidad de Cantabria (Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular) (Cantabria, Spain)
Universidad de Cantabria (Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular) (Cantabria, Spain)
Duration
01.09.2025 — 29.02.2028
01.09.2025 — 29.02.2028
Summary
The Atlantic seafood sector faces pressing challenges, including seafood fraud, environmental degradation, marine litter, and inefficient use of resources. These issues undermine both ecological balance and consumer confidence, making it increasingly difficult to ensure that seafood products are sourced responsibly and sustainably.
To address these challenges, SMART4SEA introduces an innovative environmental traceability system designed to enhance transparency and trust across the seafood supply chain. The initiative combines cutting-edge digital technologies, circular economy principles, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to strengthen sustainability from ocean to plate.
Through this project, SMART4SEA will develop a comprehensive traceability framework featuring real-time monitoring tools, consumer engagement platforms, and pilot demonstrations to validate its impact. Fishermen, processors, consumers, and regulatory authorities will all benefit from access to reliable data and smart tools that promote responsible practices and long-term resource stewardship.
To address these challenges, SMART4SEA introduces an innovative environmental traceability system designed to enhance transparency and trust across the seafood supply chain. The initiative combines cutting-edge digital technologies, circular economy principles, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to strengthen sustainability from ocean to plate.
Through this project, SMART4SEA will develop a comprehensive traceability framework featuring real-time monitoring tools, consumer engagement platforms, and pilot demonstrations to validate its impact. Fishermen, processors, consumers, and regulatory authorities will all benefit from access to reliable data and smart tools that promote responsible practices and long-term resource stewardship.
Partners:
- Valorial (Bretagne, France)
- Universidade do Porto (Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto) (Norte, Portugal)
- Universidade de Aveiro (Centro, Portugal)
- Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (Departamento do Mar e Recursos Marinhos) (Lisboa, Portugal)
- University of Galway (Civil Engineering) (Northern and Western, Ireland)
- University College Dublin (School of Civil Engineering) (Eastern and Midland, Ireland)
- Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Conservas de Pescados y Mariscos - Centro Técnico Nacional de Conservación de Productos de la Pesca (Galicia, Spain)
- Bitcliq Technologies S.A. (Centro, Portugal)
- Cooperativa de Armadores de Pesca del Puerto de Vigo (Galicia, Spain)
Associated partners:
- Patricia Santos Borges Sociedade Uni. Lda (Centro, Portugal)
- BIM Ireland's Seafood Development Agency (Eastern and Midland, Ireland)
- Viratec, Clúster Galego de Solucións Ambientais e Economía Circular (Galicia, Spain)
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