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Three Companies Lead the Way in Environmental Satellite Research To Tackle Blue Green Algae in Lough Neagh 🛰️ NI SPACE, in conjunction with the UK Space Agency and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the first phase of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), where three companies have been awarded £360,000 to develop satellite technologies for monitoring blue green algae in Lough Neagh. 🔬 Three innovative companies, Newcastle University, 3DEO, and Plastic-i - will develop proof-of-concept projects, utilising advanced space-based technologies to observe and predict algae blooms. The project aims to harness satellite, space-based, and remote sensing technologies to detect and predict blue green algae blooms, supporting strategic initiatives to protect Lough Neagh and other waterways across Northern Ireland. To read the full story, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3D9JERS #NISPACE #ClimateAction #EarthObservation #SpaceTech #SpaceNews #LoughNeagh #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalInnovation