SUMMER is a brand that focuses on evaluating and harnessing the potential of the mesopelagic zone ecosystem. Their objective is to accurately estimate mesopelagic fish biomass and quantify the ecosystem services provided by the mesopelagic community, such as food for aquaculture, humans, and other wild fish, climate regulation, and potential bioactive compounds. They also aim to develop a decision support tool to balance the trade-offs between different services in any given exploitation scenario.

SUMMER offers a range of products and services to achieve these objectives. They determine the best combination of methods to obtain unbiased biomass and biodiversity estimates of the mesopelagic community. They estimate the global abundance of mesopelagic fish based on developed methods and models.

They also measure the bycatch and impact on biodiversity of fishing and explore the role of mesopelagic organisms in the vertically integrated food web. Additionally, SUMMER estimates carbon sequestration and explores the potential of mesopelagic organisms for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. They provide a holistic assessment of the services provided by the mesopelagic ecosystem and engage managers, stakeholders, and society to define strategies for sustainable use of these resources.

Overall, SUMMER aims to increase knowledge of mesopelagic zone ecosystems, contribute to marine harvesting regulation and climate change mitigation, and foster innovation for food security and biodiversity preservation