Innovative blockchain traceability technology and stakeholders’ engagement strategy for boosting sustainable seafood visibility, social acceptance and consumption in Europe
FACT SHEET
THE PROJECT
SEA2SEE is an innovative European project which main goal is to make actors with sustainable seafood practices more visible to consumers thus giving them a competitive advantage.
SEA2SEE project comes to fill in existing seafood traceability gaps through the development of an innovative end-to-end blockchain-based platform, along with professional and consumer applications to increase trust and social acceptance of sustainably fished and farmed seafood.
PROJECT’S TIMELINE
PROJECT’S PROGRESS
- 55%
BEYOND STATE-OF-THE-ART
Main Advancement –
SEA2SEE’s ambitious goal will be achieved with the development, implementation and validation of a blockchain-based platform that consolidates and analyses data from the seafood value chain, in a system that is flexible enough to adapt to changes in the value chain and brings transparency to end-consumers at its end.
An existing small-scale platform will be extended with new, industry-specific algorithms powered by AI and additional platforms so that it is effectively functional for the European seafood industry.
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NEWS
SEA2SEE Partners Gather at the 6th Consortium Meeting to Report on Project Progress
In late March 2025, the SEA2SEE consortium gathered for its 6th management meeting, marking an important moment in the project lifespan. Held virtually, the meeting focused on reviewing ongoing activities, and addressing technical challenges, with partners sharing...
Blockchain for Seafood Traceability: Addressing Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities
The Sea2See project has been investigating how blockchain technology can enhance seafood traceability. Deliverable 1.2 identifies the main barriers and incentives for blockchain adoption in fisheries and aquaculture, providing valuable insights for stakeholders. To...
SEA2SEE Endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade
SEA2SEE is proud to announce its official endorsement as part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development's 2025 list of actions. This global initiative drives scientific collaboration and innovation to support the sustainable management...
Paths to seafood traceability: highlights from the SEA2SEE Project working session in Lisbon
Sea2See Project is setting the stage for a more transparent, ethical and sustainable seafood industry in Europe. On November 27, 2024, a project’s working session titled "Traceability and Sustainability from Sea to Plate" brought together stakeholders from across the...
General overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the industry: origin, uses and applications
The current need to transform production and consumption systems in an integrated way towards sustainable and/or circular processes is a necessity, given that current strategies focused on linear production alone have proven to be limited. The recent use of...
Behind the scenes with the University of Aveiro capturing the journey of Algarve Octopus: “A Roadmap of Your Catch”
In the early November, we joined our partners from the University of Aveiro and embarked on an exciting journey to the Algarve to bring Sea2See activities to life. Focusing on the creation of awareness raising materials for consumers and stakeholders working with...
