Visualization tools for real time water quality data have been developed (swell.fmi.fi/Algaline/about.html). The first demonstration product includes ferrybox data from passanger ferry Silja Serenade commuting between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. Tools include python and R scripts for data transfer and visualization. Plots include transect plots and contour plots for last 1 month period and for the current year. Variables include Temperature, Salinity, CDOM, Chlorophyll a, Oxygen, Phycocyanin and Turbidity. Transect data shows also which parts of the data are flagged as bad quality data. A map showing transects and the current location of ship is also included.

Sediment Profile Images (SPIs) are commonly used to map physical, biological and chemical/nutrient gradients in benthic habitats. SpiArcBase is a software that has been developed for the analysis of Sediment Profile Images (SPIs). It has been conceived to improve the objectivity of extracted information (especially the apparent Redox Potential Discontinuity (aRPD). The software presents a graphical user interface designed to enhance the interpretation of features observed on SPIs in an objective manner and to facilitate image management and structures visualization via a data base.The software also allows for the storage of generated data and the automatic computation of a benthic habitat quality index. The facilities provided within JERICONext include access to the software through free downloading and assistance in its utilization.