The goal of this prototype online resource, co-funded by the European Commission, is to allow access to a wealth of multimedia digital material and documents, with a particular focus on sustainable use of the world's oceans. The portal will make use of innovative, multilingual semantic web technology to facilitate intuitive access.
After its launch in March 2009, the AquaRing portal will allow access to information on the aquatic world in the form of:
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AquaRing will be available to anyone looking for information on the aquatic world. Its wide range of images, videos, articles and interactive material will make it a great resource for the general public.
Parents of young children in particular will find lots of pictures, videos and activities to satisfy their youngsters' curiosity.
The resource will also lead teachers and lecturers to much academic material which will help them plan their lessons.
The media will be able to use the data for background information on aquatic environments, but also access essential contact information to get them in touch with experts on the aquatic world.
AquaRing will also allow access to a host of communication tools and exhibit information of interest to managers and staff of aquariums, natural history museums and science centres.
AquaRing for the public
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