The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) is a network of European organisations working together to observe the oceans, to make the collected marine data freely available and interoperable, to create seamless data layers across sea-basins and to distribute the data and data products through the Internet. The primary aim of EMODnet is to unlock existing but fragmented and hidden marine data and make them accessible for a wide range of users including private bodies, public authorities and researchers.
Matteo is trained in chemical oceanography, environmental management, and GIS data analysis. He holds an MSc in Marine Sciences from Utrecht University, specialising in chemical oceanography, as well as an MSc in Environmental and Resource Management from the University of Amsterdam, specialising in ecosystems and biodiversity management.
Before joining Seascape Belgium as a Junior GIS Officer, Matteo studied various aspects of marine and coastal environments, including nature-based coastal management solutions, chemical exchanges at the sediment–water interface, deep-sea phosphorus cycles, tidal system modelling, and coastal geomorphological evolution.
During his studies in Amsterdam, Matteo focused on applying scientific knowledge to coastal ecosystems and biodiversity management. He was trained in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for acquiring and analysing environmental data, with an emphasis on coupled terrestrial–marine processes.
At Seascape Belgium, Matteo supports the EMODnet Technical Working Group on spatial data and metadata management, develops data workflows and tools, and contributes to the Secretariat’s administrative tasks. He takes part in the organisation of major EMODnet events such as the Open Sea Lab 4.0 Hackathon or the EMODnet Open Conference 2023. He is also actively involved in a range of Seascape Belgium projects providing technical and administrative support. Including as of recently, the EDITO Ambassadors team.