The SUNBIO Project is pleased to announce its 1^st Workshop, “Sustainable Wave Energy Harvesting and Marine Habitat Restoration Integrated with Marine Robotic Systems”, to be held on 18 November 2025 at the Institut de Ciències del Mar – CSIC in Barcelona, Spain.

This workshop will explore the central themes of the SUNBIO Project, which aims to generate clean energy while ensuring a net positive impact on local biodiversity and habitat quality.
Bringing together leading experts in marine science, renewable energy, and ecosystem restoration, the event will underscore the synergy between technological innovation and environmental sustainability.

Key Details:

Date: 18 November 2025 (09:30–17:00 CET)
Location: Institut de Ciències del Mar – CSIC, Barcelona
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Language: English
Participation: 100% Free
Contact: sunbioproject@gmail.com

Key topics:

• 🔋 Platform Presentation: Introduction to the integrated platform designed to harvest waves and solar energy.
• 📍Optimal Site Selection: Methodologies to identify ideal locations for platform deployment.
• 🌿 Ecosystem Restoration: Applying best practices from other projects to restore Posidonia oceanica habitats.
• 🔍 Environmental Monitoring: Techniques to assess the ecological impact of the platform and restoration efforts.
• 🗂 Baseline Data Creation: Developing a robust ecological database as a benchmark for long-term monitoring.
• 🤖 Monitoring Technologies: Exploring tools and technologies used in ecological assessments across similar initiatives.

This workshop is designed for:

• Researchers and scientists working in marine science, renewable energy, robotics, and environmental monitoring.
• Graduate and postgraduate students are interested in sustainable energy systems, marine ecology, and environmental technologies.
• Public authorities and policymakers are involved in marine spatial planning, energy transition, and biodiversity protection.
• Industry professionals from the renewable energy and marine technology sectors.
• Environmental organizations and NGOs focusing on ocean conservation and sustainability.

Why Join

• Gain first-hand insights into innovative solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and marine conservation.
• Learn from experts and researchers leading EU-funded projects in blue energy, robotics, and ecosystem restoration.
• Explore cutting-edge technologies that transform sustainability into measurable impact.
• Network with professionals, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of marine sustainability.
• Contribute to discussions on how clean energy can coexist with thriving marine ecosystems.

Join us in Barcelona or online to be part of this important discussion on how renewable energy and biodiversity can thrive together!

Register Here by 15 November 2025.

📩 For inquiries, please contact sunbioproject@gmail.com