The Ebro Delta Bays, located in the western Mediterranean, are part of the Natura 2000 network—Europe’s flagship initiative for nature conservation. These bays are not only vital for marine biodiversity but also play a significant role in supporting local livelihoods.… Read More »EFFECTIVE Pilot 2: Monitoring Water Quality in the Ebro Delta Bays
The Ebro Delta Bays, a protected Natura 2000 area in the Western Mediterranean, are home to fragile marine habitats and species, making them a key focus of the EFFECTIVE project. However, challenges such as water quality issues continue to threaten… Read More »EFFECTIVE Pilot 2: Advancing Marine Restoration in the Ebro Delta Bays
Introduction Marine ecosystems are facing numerous threats, including global warming, overpopulation, pollution, increasing energy consumption, overexploitation of natural resources, and disruptions to natural processes. These anthropogenic activities are accelerating biodiversity loss and increasing species endangerment. Ocean temperatures have also risen… Read More »Transforming gray spaces into Blue OASES: Ocean Ecostructures’ multitechnological solution for marine infrastructures renaturalization.
The Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), a distinguished partner in the EFFECTIVE project, has been featured in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency. The discussion sheds light on FORTH’s significant contributions to safeguarding Marine Protected Areas… Read More »EFFECTIVE Partner Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) Featured in Interview on Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas.
The Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (IOW), a key partner in the EFFECTIVE project, has released a new publication focusing on ecosystem-based management (EBM) in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Baltic Sea. The study addresses the challenges of balancing environmental… Read More »New Publication from EFFECTIVE Partner: Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (IOW)
As part of the EFFECTIVE project, restoration efforts in the Ebro Delta Bays focused on improving water quality and rehabilitating habitats. Sediment sampling in Els Alfacs Bay helped establish a baseline for future restoration, while strategies like planting helophytic plants to filter pollutants and removing excess organic mud to support seagrass recovery were implemented to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health.
As part of the EFFECTIVE project, CEAB-CSIC and Seabots deployed aquatic robots to map Posidonia oceanica meadows in Portlligat. This initiative assessed their health and carbon reserves, supporting strategies to protect these vital ecosystems.
Oceans, vital for climate regulation, are threatened by climate change. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) protect carbon-storing ecosystems, but face management and enforcement challenges. Effective MPAs require strong governance and stakeholder engagement. Projects like EFFECTIVE showcase innovative solutions to enhance MPA effectiveness and build ocean resilience.
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), a key partner in the EFFECTIVE project, was recently featured in an interview highlighting their groundbreaking coral conservation project in Cape Greco, Cyprus. They focus on protecting Cladocora caespitosa, an endangered Mediterranean coral species… Read More »CMMI Leads Innovative Coral Conservation in Cape Greco, Cyprus
Ecosystem-Based Management Systems (EBMS) are a holistic approach to managing natural resources, focusing on the entire ecosystem, including human interactions. EBMS aim to maintain ecosystems in a healthy, productive, and resilient state by integrating ecological, social, and economic factors into decision-making processes. This approach goes beyond traditional management methods by considering the complex interactions within an ecosystem, making it essential for sustainable development and conservation efforts.