Project description:

Challenge: Oceans face rising threats from climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, yet marine education remains limited and inaccessible. Communities and schools often lack engaging tools to understand ocean ecosystems and inspire conservation action.

Solution: The mARine Application for Ocean Exploration integrates AI-powered  Augmented Reality to deliver immersive, data-driven marine learning. Users can virtually explore underwater ecosystems, track real-time ocean data, and study marine species interactively.

Result: The project enhances ocean literacy, raises awareness of climate impacts, and empowers students and communities to take action for marine conservation. Pilot programs show improved engagement in STEM education and greater commitment to protecting marine biodiversity.

Partners:

Technische Universität Graz (Austria); Institute for Digital Media Education, University of Teacher Education Styria (Austria); AIoT Lab (India & Austria); Local Schools & Community Organisations (India & Austria).

Category: Environment & Climate Action

Company: Arishna IoT Solutions

About the company: 

Arishna IoT Solutions is an Austria–India–based technology and education company dedicated to driving innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), and Smart Environmental Monitoring. The company develops AIoT platforms and educational solutions to address global sustainability challenges, with a focus on climate action, digital education, and social empowerment. The mission is to bridge industry, academia, and communities to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).