In October, Brest in France hosted Seatech week – set against a global backdrop of rapid change and environmental challenges, the event saw 800 experts exchanging ideas around the central topic of maritime safety and security.

Over the three days researchers, business people, public-sector bodies and maritime start-ups discussed the technological innovations shaping the future of our oceans. Find out more in Fiona Grant’s (National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe cluster 6 – Natural Resources and NCP for Ocean and Waters Mission’s) report here.