" According to Magnus Hieronymus, research leader at SMHI's oceanographic research unit, the project aims to help Europe's sea and coastal areas become more resilient to the effects of climate change. The ocean is affected by climate change in many ways, and predicting developments ten years ahead represents a major scientific challenge. At the same time, the need for reliable decision-making support is increasing, particularly at the regional scale for both coastal areas and open sea.
The project focuses on the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, and Mediterranean Sea. In this new European collaboration, SMHI's oceanographers and other researchers will develop a standardized methodology for regional sea modeling. By using multiple sea models, the goal is to deliver advanced climate forecasts ranging from ten years to several decades into the future.
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The forecasts will show how the marine environment is affected - from coast to open sea - and provide support to decision-makers and community planners. The work is being done in close dialogue with users who provide input during the project on what they need to make their work for a sustainable sea easier.