Blue-Cloud Virtual Labs in Support of Sustainable Development Goals

Big Data; Data infrastructures; EOSC; Virtual Labs; Virtual Research Environment; Data access; Data discovery; Data infrastructure; Interactive Environments; Marine research; Open science; Virtual lab; Virtual research environment; Web based; Oceanography; Ocean Engineering

Abstract :

[en] What doors does FAIR data open? FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data is revolutionizing marine research by enabling seamless access to vast and diverse datasets. The Blue-Cloud thematic Virtual Labs (VLabs) serve as real-life demonstrators of web-based open science, showcasing the tangible benefits of FAIR data. These interactive environments allow researchers to explore and analyze over 10 million datasets via the Data Discovery and Access Service (DD&AS) and leverage advanced computational tools within a Virtual Research Environment powered by D4Science. Each VLab integrates applications for data processing, publication, and collaborative workflows, fostering a dynamic, open science ecosystem. Five key thematic areas highlight the broad research potential of these resources: (1) Integration of coastal ocean observations across Europe, (2) Coastal currents from observational data, (3) Carbon-Plankton Dynamics, (4) Marine Environmental Indicators, and (5) Global Fisheries Atlas. These domains illustrate how FAIR data facilitates cross-disciplinary studies, supporting biodiversity research, environmental monitoring, and fisheries management. By breaking down data silos and providing interoperable digital research environments, the Blue-Cloud VLabs demonstrate how FAIR data opens doors to new scientific discoveries, cross-sector collaborations, and innovative methodologies in marine and environmental sciences. Blue-Cloud 2026 is thus a key enabler in shaping the future of ocean research, demonstrating the power of FAIR data to drive scientific progress.

Disciplines :

Earth sciences & physical geography

Author, co-author :

Delvenne, Cyrielle ; Flanders Marine Institute, Data Center Department, Ostend, Belgium

Barde, Julien ; Univcrsité de Montpellier, Cnrs, Ifremer, Umr Marbec, Ird, Montpellier, France

Barth, Alexander ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'astrophysique, géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research (GHER)

Dechenne, Abel ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Freshwater and OCeanic science Unit of reSearch (FOCUS)

Pint, Steven ; Flanders Marine Institute, Research Department, Ostend, Belgium

Palermo, Francesco ; Institute for Earth System Predictions, Cmcc Foundation, Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Lecce, Italy

Vitorino, João; Instituto Hidrografico, Lisbon, Portugal

Gaiarin, Sara Pittonet ; Trust-IT Services, Pisa, Italy

Language :

English

Title :

Blue-Cloud Virtual Labs in Support of Sustainable Development Goals

Publication date :

2025

Event name :

OCEANS 2025 Brest

Event place :

Brest, Fra

Event date :

16-06-2025 => 19-06-2025

Main work title :

OCEANS 2025 Brest, OCEANS 2025

Publisher :

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

ISBN/EAN :

9798331537470

Peer review/Selection committee :

Editorial reviewed

Tags :

CÉCI : Consortium des Équipements de Calcul Intensif
Tier-1 supercomputer

Additional URL :

http://xplorestaging.ieee.org/ielx8/11104210/11104257/11104725.pdf?arnumber=11104725

Funding text :

This work was supported by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation program -Blue-Cloud 2026 project (grant number 101094227).

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