Project
MyCOAST
Project Start: November 2017 | Project End: November 2021
Project Funder: Interreg Atlantic Area
Principal Investigator: Dr Ricardo Torres
Other Participants: Dr Molly James
Project Website: https://www.plymouthmarineforecasts.org/
MyCOAST will develop risk management tools and a Coordination Atlantic Coastal Operational Observatory to improve coastal monitoring and forecasting tools to support threat and emergency response by in the Atlantic area.
The Atlantic coastal region is often highly impacted and sensitive to both natural and anthropogenic threats. In recent years extreme storms, resulting in high water levels and large waves have brought significant material damage and occasionally human deaths. The increased use of renewable energy applications and offshore aquaculture increases the need for improved environmental monitoring and prevention systems. Maritime security is also a priority for transport and for an increasing number of sea operations. Another important challenge is the prevention of pollution and clean up post contamination.