Protective Green Belt Stretching from Sardinia to the Baltic Sea for Marine Biodiversity Conservation
The three European marine conservation foundations - the Finnish Nurminen Foundation, the French Fondation de la mer, and the Italian Fondazione Medsea - have joined forces to combat the loss of biodiversity in the oceans. The goal of this coalition project is to strengthen protective measures and promote marine well-being, particularly focusing on the restoration of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows.
The project, named "A marine forest to save the Mediterranean," has already initiated activities along the coasts of Sardinia. Fondazione Medsea, leading the restoration efforts this year, will soon resume operations at sea within the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area.
The project's scope is vast, covering a green marine belt stretching from Sardinia all the way to the Baltic Sea. The goal is to replant one million Posidonia oceanica seedlings, an endemic Mediterranean species, in an effort to revitalize these crucial marine ecosystems.
Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows are under threat due to human impact, primarily illegal trawling near the coast and incorrect anchoring. These meadows play a vital role in marine biodiversity, serving as habitats for various marine species. They also bind sediment, reducing erosion and water turbidity, and improve water quality by providing essential nutrients.
By restoring these marine meadows, the project aims to accelerate recovery times and strengthen the natural defenses of these ecosystems, even under stress from climate change. The ultimate outcome will be a healthier, more resilient marine environment.
The participation of the Finnish Nurminen Foundation, the French Fondation de la mer, and the Italian Fondazione Medsea marks a significant step towards preserving the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas for future generations. For more detailed or recent information, it may be helpful to consult directly the websites or press releases of these foundations, or specialized maritime environmental news sources.
- The collaboration between the Finnish Nurminen Foundation, Fondation de la mer, and Fondazione Medsea aims to incorporate environmental-science knowledge to develop therapies-and-treatments for the restoration of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which in turn will enhance the health-and-wellness of the marine environment and potentially mitigate the impacts of climate-change.
- The ongoing efforts to combat the loss of biodiversity in the oceans, as represented by the project "A marine forest to save the Mediterranean," also involve the promotion of science in the field of marine conservation, particularly the study of work practices that can be employed to strengthen protective measures for these crucial marine ecosystems.
- The Project's broad scope not only encompasses the restoration of seagrass meadows but also extends to the preservation of the environment, aiming to ensure not only the rejuvenation of marine ecosystems but also the overall well-being of the environment, thus contributing to the health-and-wellness of the planet.
