EU network of mesocosms facilities for research on marine and freshwater ecosystems open for global collaboration

Participate in our global study of mesocosm research!

Complete this survey and receive an invitation to participate in an expert international workshop where survey results will be analysed and discussed.

EU network of mesocosms facilities for research on marine and freshwater ecosystems open for global collaboration

Third Call for Transnational Access (TA) to European Mesocosm Facilities in 2023 is Open

Visit the TA information portal and the new Project Tracker with individual facility calls and application deadlines.

EU network of mesocosms facilities for research on marine and freshwater ecosystems open for global collaboration

What is Transnational Access?

Watch the new AQUACOSM-plus explainer video to learn more about our Transnational Access program.

EU network of mesocosms facilities for research on marine and freshwater ecosystems open for global collaboration

Find Out More About AQUACOSM-plus Projects

Visit the TA information portal and the new Project Tracker with individual calls and application deadlines for partner facilities.

EU network of mesocosms facilities for research on marine and freshwater ecosystems open for global collaboration

Participate in our global study of mesocosm research!

Complete this survey and receive an invitation to participate in an expert international workshop where survey results will be analysed and discussed.

EU network of mesocosms facilities for research on marine and freshwater ecosystems open for global collaboration

Third Call for Transnational Access (TA) to European Mesocosm Facilities in 2023 is Open

Visit the TA information portal and the new Project Tracker with individual facility calls and application deadlines.

Facilities

Transnational Access

Metadata & Data

Papers & Reports

Knowledge Base

An introduction to AQUACOSM-plus

EU network of mesocosm facilities and joint research initiatives

AQUACOSM aims to strengthen EU network of mesocosm facilities and promote joint research initiatives, capacity building and standardisation with extensive Transnational Access to more than 60 different sites or installations at 28 selected leading and highly complementary European mesocosm facilities.

AQUACOSM encompasses a large geographic range from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. Unique infrastructures in catchments from mountains to lowlands; rivers, ponds, lakes, estuaries and the sea.