The DAWETREST project has successfully completed the first water test of its unmanned water hyacinth harvester prototype on the Asi/Orontes River. While the initial trial demonstrated the concept’s potential, the prototype will undergo further improvements, including relocating the propellers to the front, installing an adjustable conveyor with cutting teeth, and adding a front-facing camera to enhance navigation and harvesting […]
Learn moreGhost nets, lost or abandoned fishing nets, are one of the most persistent and dangerous forms of marine pollution. Invisible beneath the surface, they continue trapping marine life for decades while slowly breaking down into microplastics that threaten ecosystems and human health. The project SeaClear2.0 – Ghost Nets Hunter is taking action in Iskenderun Bay, Türkiye. During […]
Learn moreAquaculture structures that once supported coastal livelihoods across Maluku, Indonesia, including Eastern Halmahera and the Halmahera Sea, a region renowned for its spectacular coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity, now stand damaged or abandoned. Many cages are half empty, while others have been completely destroyed by unusually strong winds, waves, strong currents and localized vortexes. […]
Learn moreThe Municipality of Odesa is advancing marine biodiversity conservation through the BioProtect Marine Planner Coastal Demonstration, an initiative that supports the protection and restoration of critical coastal and marine habitats, including the Kuyalnyk Estuary, submarine seagrass meadows, and rocky reefs. As the war in Ukraine continues, these ecosystems are facing unprecedented environmental pressures that require […]
Learn moreAs part of the implementation of Building PREPAREDness with Collaborative Knowledge Platform, Gamification and Serious Game in Virtual Reality (BPrepared) Project under Horizon Europe, a live drill was organized to see how local authorities, emergency services, and community members joined forces to practice responding to emergencies and disasters, helping build a safer and more resilient […]
Learn moreAs climate change intensifies, cities need better tools to understand their risks and prepare for the future. Through the CLIMAAX (CLIMAte Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Framework and Toolbox) initiative, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi is taking an important step toward strengthening its resilience to climate-related hazards. Located on the banks of the Dniester Estuary near the Black Sea, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi is increasingly […]
Learn moreOne year after its rehabilitation, Independence Beach in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, continues to thrive. As the first genuinely public park in this neighbourhood, it has become a welcoming green space where residents can relax, gather, and enjoy nature. Despite Walvis Bay being one of the driest cities on Earth, receiving less than 8 mm of […]
Learn moreUstka Low-Trophic Aquaculture Enabler (ULTAN), under the ULTFARMS – Circular Low-Trophic Offshore Aquaculture in Wind Farms and Restoration of Marine Space project, continues to move from planning to implementation. Following a recent on-the-spot visit to Ustka and Rowy, the next steps beyond the roadmap priorities are now taking shape. A key milestone is the installation of […]
Learn moreThe stakeholder engagement and problem mapping were conducted in Bilyayivka, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, to assess the progression of reed and vegetation succession throughout the Lower Dniester Floodplains. The project implemented under Reconnecting the Turunchuk River and Floodplain Lakes to Restore Migratory Fish Habitats in the Lower Dniester“ and being a part of “Safeguarding Migratory Fish […]
Learn moreAn ongoing environmental assessment in Crocmaz, Moldova is conducting field surveys to identify erosion hotspots and floodplain areas affected by seasonal overflows and seasonal floodplain isolation. As part of this work, a comprehensive stocktaking of trees and submerged trunks is being carried out under the project “Sediment Tracking and Transboundary Cooperation Strategy for the Lower […]
Learn moreSeaClear2.0 will develop an integrated approach to address the full cycle of marine litter in a way that will help meet the objectives of the Mission to restore, protect and preserve the health of our oceans, seas and waters by 2030, in the context of the Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse of the European Commission. Ghost […]
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