MISTS: Mediterranean Integrated
Science and
Telecom System

The MISTS project, led by Pacific Peering in partnership with Alcatel Submarine Networks and co-financed by the European Union, aims to develop an innovative telecommunications infrastructure for the Mediterranean basin and the Canary Islands. It enhances connectivity in underserved regions through SMART technology integrated into submarine cables, enabling real-time data collection on natural hazards and environmental conditions. Learn more

MISTS Objectives

Connectivity and Science on the same scale

France’s Mediterranean coast at risk of tsunami within next 30 years

Coastal towns and cities such as Antibes and Cannes have already begun preparing for a potential tsunami.

Mediterranean Sea could experience catastrophic tsunamis in the near future

A study in the Journal of Iberian Geology demonstrates the historical existence of tsunamis that affected the Spanish region of Murcia between 800 and 1,400 years ago, and how events like this could happen in the future.

Nearly 100% chance of wave reaching more than a metre high in the next 30 years according to Unsco

Route under development

TELECOMMUNICATION AND CONNECTIVITY

01 | Enhancing
Regional
Connectivity:

The MISTS project aims
to fill critical gaps
in the Mediterranean's
subsea cable
infrastructure, improving
redundancy
and coverage for reliable
communications in daily
and emergency situations.

02 | Economic and Social Impact:

Limited connectivity
restricts economic growth
and digital inclusion
in underserved areas,
exacerbating
socio-economic
disparities across
the Mediterranean.

03 | Boosting
Economic and Social
Development:

Improved internet
infrastructure under MISTS
will drive technological
progress and economic
growth, fostering
innovation in isolated
regions.

04 | Disparity
in Connectivity
Across Regions:

Internet access
in the Mediterranean
is uneven, with islands
and remote areas lagging
behind urban centers
and developed regions.

05 | Challenges
for Islands and
Remote Territories:

Outdated infrastructure
in remote Mediterranean
areas results in slower,
less reliable connections
compared
to the mainland.

06 | Increasing
Demand
for High-Speed
Internet:

Growing digital
activities, remote working,
and online services
are straining existing
infrastructure,
necessitating upgrades
to meet high-speed
internet demands.

Science and research

01

Advancing Environmental and Marine Studies:

MISTS' integrated sensors will deliver critical data to enhance understanding of the Mediterranean's ecosystem and support climate change research.

02

Urgent Need for Tsunami Monitoring:

The Mediterranean region faces a high risk of tsunamis within the next two decades, yet lacks a comprehensive early warning system, leaving it vulnerable to natural disasters.

03

Establishing a Pioneering Monitoring Network:

By incorporating advanced sensors into subsea cables, MISTS will create a state-of-the-art network for real-time monitoring of seismic activities and tsunamis, aligning the region with global disaster preparedness standards.

COLLECTION OF NEEDS

We provide you with a matrix to collect scientific needs in order to optimize the deployment of SMART, DAS, and Hydrophone technologies based on research domains and key sites in the Mediterranean basin. We understand that the nature of your research remains, of course, confidential. We invite you to log in through the identification procedure before filling out the matrix. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us via email.

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