Spoke 4 at the 2025 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea
Climate change and the impact of human activities on the oceans, the sustainable future of research, and the use of artificial intelligence to monitor the marine ecosystem.
For three days, Genoa was the focal point of MetroSea, the conference that brought together researchers, technicians, and experts from all over the world working on the development of instruments and measurement methods for the sea. The forum – supported among others by the University of Genoa and the RAISE ecosystem – presented recent advances in measurement and instrumentation aimed at protecting and conserving the marine environment.
“This project is fundamental to take stock of the important international scientific achievements of our university,” explained Nicoletta Dacrema, Vice Rector of the University of Genoa. “These scientific results confirm the importance and leading role of the University of Genoa in all matters concerning the sea.”
The event focused on new technologies for marine environment monitoring – from metrology in the maritime industry to ship component measurements, sensors, and signal conditioning for marine applications, as well as calibration methods for electronic testing and measurement systems. Among the key participants was RAISE, the ecosystem funded through the PNRR program, which—through cooperation between universities, the CNR, and the IIT – has developed projects centered on coastal protection, river and sea monitoring, and innovative systems to identify zooplankton, anthropogenic particles, and plastics, enabling predictive planning.
“The sea is our Blue Economy, the lifeblood of our city,” emphasized Emilio Robotti, Genoa’s Councillor for the Environment. “It is a treasure for our University, allowing the development of essential skills for the future.”
The main players
Among the guests who took part in the forum were Marco Saccone, onboard inspector of the Amerigo Vespucci, and Marco Giovine, President of the University of Genoa’s Centro del Mare, who launched a multidisciplinary project during the training ship’s 2023–2025 World Tour. The presence of professors and researchers on board, working alongside the crew, greatly promoted scientific diplomacy—an effective tool for fostering dialogue among nations.
René Garello, Professor Emeritus at IMT Atlantique and IEEE Life Fellow, also highlighted that ensuring a sustainable future for the oceans will require a focus on pollution mitigation to counter biodiversity loss, health impacts, microplastics, and resource depletion—relying on technologically clean solutions.
The participation of Spoke 4 in the 2025 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea represented an important moment of exchange and growth for the scientific community committed to protecting and studying the marine environment.
