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The OCEANIDS project supports the development of more resilient and inclusive coastal societies by delivering data-informed tools for climate adaptation and integrated maritime spatial planning. Communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and exploitation activities are central to ensuring the project's results are visible, actionable, and widely adopted by relevant audiences — including policy-makers, scientists, port authorities, regional actors, and citizens.This deliverable, D6.5 – Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation Report (version 1), presents achievements from the project’s first half (M1–M18). It builds upon earlier deliverables, such as D6.3 (Communication and Dissemination Plan), D2.1 (Stakeholder Engagement Plan), and D6.9 (Exploitation Strategy), to provide a comprehensive account of outreach performance, stakeholder interaction, and early exploitation progress.Key achievements include:1) Strategic Communication Growth: OCEANIDS has strengthened its digital presence, particularly on LinkedIn, through structured campaigns, event coverage, and video content. Bluesky was added as a forward-looking platform in response to changing digital trends. Analytics-driven scheduling and sentiment analysis have ensured message relevance and audience alignment.2) Stakeholder Engagement Milestones: Activities followed five strategic types defined in D2.1, including best practice exchanges, local engagement, and capacity building. Highlights include the establishment of a permanent Focus Group, the March 2025 workshop in Antwerp, and multi-level engagement with municipalities, port authorities, and regional actors. These efforts have supported co-creation, validation, and long-term relationship building.3) Exploitation Foundations: The project has mapped Key Exploitable Results (KERs) and validated them with end users. Engagement with the Horizon Results Booster, explored the IP Scan EU tool, as well as preparations for the Horizon Results Platform, demonstrate commitment to post-project uptake. Two KERs — the EO Platform and Decision Support Platform — are being strategically positioned for real-world application.By integrating communication, stakeholder feedback, and exploitation planning, OCEANIDS has moved from awareness-building to a more targeted, collaborative, and impact-oriented phase. This report captures that evolution and sets a strong foundation for continued engagement, visibility, and uptake in the second half of the project.