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By drawing inspiration from natural hyperuniform patterns, the project aims to mitigate low-frequency anthropogenic ocean noise, which has increased by more than 30 dB since the 1950s, disrupting marine life ecosystems, e.g., communication, navigation, and behavior. TRITON prototypes are expected to achieve up to 10 dB broadband reduction in low-frequency noise, while remaining compatible with long-term marine integration. The expected results include new scientific knowledge in wave physics and metamaterials, proof-of-concept prototypes, and a reusable design-to-fabrication pipeline. TRITON addresses major European priorities in Cluster 6 (“Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment”) through ecological soundscaping and marine habitat support, and Cluster 4 (“Digital, Industry and Space”) through sustainable noise-mitigation technologies. In doing so, it contributes to the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Blue Economy, with direct relevance for European citizens and global ocean health.