European Seafloor Observatories Implementation Model

Next Steps for ESONET NoE and EMSO

CELTNET is a series of cabled seafloor observation sites situated in the Porcupine area offshore Ireland. The ESONIM project has established the scientific justification and technical feasibility of CELTNET. A business and financial model for the implementation of the observatory has been provided, together with the legal framework required to reduce the primary risks associated with the design, build and operation of the CELTNET infrastructure

ESONIM

Is basis for

ESONET NoE
(WP 5)

Is basis for

EMSO-PP
(WP3 & WP5)

Business plan for CeltNet site

Individual implementation
 plan for x generic sites e.g.

Implementation plans
and business plans
  •  Scientific justification
  •  Engineering design
  •  Financial model
  •  Legal framework
  • Implementation model
  •  Mediterranean
  •  Atlantic (CeltNet)
  •  Stand-alone
  •  Core Legal Entity
  •  12 ESONET sites
  •  5 chosen RLEs

Stepwise construction of implementation plans

In conjunction with the ESONET Network of Excellence (ESONET NoE) and the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observation (EMSO) projects the ESONIM partners recommend that:

  • the ESONET foundation should be set up via ESONET NoE and EMSO;
  • the EIA and planning applications for CELTNET and other priority sites should be initiated;
  • ESONET members should lobby their governments for grant aid funding;
  • the EIB should be approached to ascertain the level of available finance;
  • the financial and legal models are being made available to ESONET NoE and EMSO partners to develop models for other observatory sites.

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