Brief Description of Organisation:

ACRI-ST is a French SME with strong expertise in Earth Observation of marine environment especially from visible imagery (sensors like MERIS, MODIS, SeaWiFs, OLCI, VIIRS…). ACRI-ST is working on all aspects of the value chain, from the satellite observation (sensors calibration and quality evaluation), to the final applications (e.g. support to aquaculture or marine pollution). ACRI-ST is contributing to the Copernicus Marine Service, as supplier for Ocean Colour products at global level. In parallel to these activities ACRI-ST is deploying tools and networks for participative observation opened to experts and general public (crowd-sourcing) to complement the existing observation systems. A very large network of reporting for beached jellyfish has therefore being put in place and is operated since 6 years in the Mediterranean. Both expertise (EO and participative networks) will be exploited during the project.

JERICO-S3: Main tasks attributed under Work Packages:

ACRI will be involved in Task 2.3 “Interfacing with COPERNICUS, Coastal-based industries and citizen science” and more precisely will be leading subtask 2.3.2 about Cooperation between JERICO-RI and COPERNICUS and Subtask 2.3.4 about Engaging with citizen science.

Relevant Projects- previous and existing

FP7 –Eaims (2012-2015)

FP7 – SAFI (2013-2016)

H2020 – Atlantos (2015-2019)

H2020 – IMPAQT (2018-2021)

French supported project NAOS (2012-2017)