Gaia Blu Research Vessel

Gaia Blu is the main research vessel of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). The instrumental and technological upgrade carried out in 2023 enables the conduction of studies in the geological, oceanographic, biological, and atmospheric fields, in the Mediterranean Sea and in the open ocean, including polar areas.

Competitive Access   

Gaia Blu is available to the scientific community through an international competitive evaluation system of research proposals. 

Data Policy 

Gaia Blu is committed to open science. Data acquired on board are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), making this infrastructure a reference model for scientific research. An advanced research vessel, a symbol of Italy's and Europe's commitment to marine sciences, that embraces innovation and opens up to the world of research and citizens. 

#OpenScience #OceanographicResearch #ScientificInnovation #GaiaBlu #Collaboration

 

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Campaign Schedule

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Technical specifications and services

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Communication & Outreach

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Gaia Blu Virtual Tour

(this activity is part of the ITINERIS project) 

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Scientific Instrumentation

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Open Calls

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Publications&Reports

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Gaia Blu Governance

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Last update: 16/03/2026