Programme: HORIZON-CL6-2023-ZEROPOLLUTION-01

Project title: Integrated approach to assess the levels and impact of contaminants of emerging concern on BLUE health and biodiversity modulated by climate change drivers

Acronym: ONE-BLUE

Coordinator: Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas IDAEA-CSIC

Coordinator at the University of Dubrovnik: izv. prof. dr.sc. Ivana Palunko LARIAT

Duration: 2024. – 2027.

Total budget: EUR 6,200,000.00

UNIDU budget:  €281.875,00

Web site: https://one-blue.eu/

Marine ecosystems face unprecedented threats from contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and climate change. In this context, the EU-funded ONE-BLUE project aims to deepen our understanding and increase mitigation efforts. Conducting case studies in the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean, ONE-BLUE seeks to enhance knowledge on CEC concentrations and effects. Through controlled experiments, the project examines interactions between climate change and CECs in marine mesocosms. Adhering to FAIR principles, a comprehensive database called CECsMarineDB will store and manage project data, aiding exploration and analysis. Innovative solutions include new ecotoxicity assessment methodologies, effect-directed approaches, ultrasonic systems for micro/nanoplastics, autonomous sensors, and a decision support system. ONE-BLUE not only advances scientific understanding, but also aligns with EU policies.