About ORION (zORION Research)
ORION (zORION Research) is a scientific and research-oriented company based in Nicosia, Cyprus, and is the continuation of the non-profit organization ORION Joint Research and Development.
The company builds upon a long-standing tradition in marine research, operational oceanography, and environmental modeling, contributing to innovation and sustainable development in the Mediterranean region.
Our Scientific Objectives
- Development of operational information systems and forecasting tools for environmental phenomena.
- Environmental risk assessments for coastal and offshore industrial activities.
- Organization and management of integrated marine and environmental databases.
Our Research and Projects
ORION has been actively involved in numerous European and international research projects focusing on operational oceanography and marine data management, including:
- Copernicus Marine Service (Mediterranean Sea)
- EMODnet Ingestion
- EMODnet Chemistry
- EMODnet Black Sea Checkpoint
- SeaDataCloud
The ORION scientific team also brings extensive experience from major EU-funded projects such as MyOcean, MyOcean II, MyOcean-FO, MERSEA, ECOOP, MFSTEP, and MFSPP.
Our Network
ORION collaborates closely with leading academic institutions, research centers, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
Through these partnerships, ORION promotes knowledge sharing, technological innovation, and the advancement of marine science at both regional and international levels.