Turning the Tide With Innovation
The United Nations World Oceans Day brings attention to the critical role of our oceans in ensuring planetary balance. This involves recognizing criticalities whilst also celebrating the innovative tools that are being developed to achieve the sustainable management of the blue planet. Emphasizing innovation can help turn the tide on marine ecosystem destruction and help […]
Ships in Troubled Waters: Predicting the Spread of Oil Spills
From Beirut, Lebanon, to Mauritius the sea is crossed by ships carrying materials that, if released into the ocean, are a menace for human beings and the marine environment. Satellites, data, and advanced modelling can help deal with these potential disasters. Scientific research and innovation are critical to predicting the movement and pervasiveness of oil […]
Why Whales Are Important For Carbon Sequestration
Whales are a key component in ensuring planetary equilibrium. One of their least appreciated contributions is their positive impact on carbon sequestration. Protecting whales not only helps reach climate objectives but can also shed new light on the value of nature based solutions. Killing the world’s largest animal grew into a global trade in the […]
MYSEA Torre Guaceto
The MYSEA specific objective is the creation of a “Puglia Marine Observatory” for the protection of Caretta caretta turtles. General aims Protection of biodiversity Decrease of the Impact of Fishing on Sea Turtles; Decrease of the Post-release mortality; Software development for the Identification of sub-areas most frequented by turtles. Identification and protection of nesting areas; […]