Catalan company Ocean Ecostructures employs eco-friendly biomaterials to create multilayer micro reefs, fostering marine habitat formation. This innovation, already tested in Vilanova I la Geltrú, aligns with the goals of the EFFECTIVE project, emphasizing the role of technology in accelerating marine conservation. Collaboration is crucial to address emerging marine sustainability challenges.
HCMR, a pivotal player in the EFFECTIVE project, conducted underwater surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on Posidonia Oceanica meadows and rocky reefs. In Pilot Area 4 – Cavo Greco, near Cyprus’s Cape Greco Marine Protected Area, HCMR is conserving endangered coral species using floating nurseries. This initiative aligns with EFFECTIVE’s goal of ecosystem-based management for Mediterranean conservation. Explore more by reading the full article.
In a momentous gathering held in Brussels on June 13-14, 2023, the kick-off meeting of the EFFECTIVE Project marked the beginning of an initiative aimed at safeguarding and rejuvenating the European Union’s Mediterranean Blue Natural Capital. The consortium, spearheaded by Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar (CTN), convened to map a course towards a sustainable future, combining innovative science, technological nature-based solutions, digitalisation, and social considerations.