To safeguard protect and improvePosidonia oceanica meadows and Coralligenous reefs (Habitat 1120 - 1170 Directive 92/43/EEC) threatened by ALDFGs, aligning with the guidelines of Descriptor 1 of the Marine Strategy.
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Improving local knowledge of biodiversity and marine litter
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Increase the socio-economic value of Posidonia oceanica meadows and Coralligenous reefs and associated species, both of conservation and commercial interest.
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To implement the knowledge on the presence and distribution of ALDFG through the detection, survey and mapping of abandoned fishing gear in areas not yet studied.
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Evaluate and identify the best types of ALDFG intervention (recovery or inactivation) based on the analysis of the possible expected impacts on habitats.
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Enhance understanding of the distribution of sensitive habitats relevant to the project by updating and integrating existing maps and databases.
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Designing and developing a sustainable supply chain that ensures proper disposal and recycling of recovered tools by considering their composition from the recovery phase onwards.
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Implementation and promotion of a software application for mobile devices to report the location of ALDFGs by fishermen, boaters and recreational divers.
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Protection of the marine environment, with particular reference to Posidonia oceanica meadows and Coralligenous reefs threatened by ALDFGs, through the drafting of guidelines dedicated to the monitoring and recovery of ALDFGs.
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Strengthening the protection of the marine environment through the definition of additional and specific conservation measures
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Promotion and dissemination of actions, results and guidelines in national and international areas (such as France, Spain and Croatia).
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Raise the awareness of fishermen and public opinion in order to create a climate of trust between fishermen and environmental protection institutions, including at international level.
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Ensuring the continued sustainability of the project's actions even on post-project completion.
