SEATY: Restore Pollara marine ecosystem

This action will contribute to the Mission “Restore our Ocean and waters by 2030” as it targets the protection of Pollara area and will therefore contribute to the protection of its biodiversity .
Pollara beach is located in the island of Salina, Sicily, under the Municipality of Malfa.
The beach is made up of large stones between the rocks, which makes it unique and intimate, set within an amphitheater-shaped cliff.
For many years the bay of Pollara has suffered the effects of human activities, such as exaggerated navigation, massive anchoring and, in general, the over-exploitation of its natural resources, on which the anthropic impact is evident.
The coast of Pollara has undergone considerable erosion in recent years, the Posidonia meadows have been destroyed by anchor chains and largely eradicated and the entire biodiversity of the bay is seriously threatened.
One of the main concerns lies in the lack of data demonstrating the human impact on this extraordinary place, which, therefore, cannot be adequately protected.
Malfa city will undertake tailored interventions to provide the establishment of a local management committee and the structuring of a scientific data monitoring system that highlights the natural state of the identified area and its evolution.
An administrative procedure will be implemented aimed at the recognition of an authorization to protect a stretch of coastline extending for about 800 meters. In this area, which will be delimited by a complex of buoys and lines, exploration, education, awareness raising and scientific research activities will be organized.
A system of educational signs, positioned both at sea and onshore, will guide visitors to discover the area. Numerous beach and reef cleaning interventions will contribute to the conservation of the site, contributing to the protection of the Pollara beach.
It will also be possible to participate in snorkeling activities together with marine biologists.
The synergy between these activities will make it possible to restore and protect the bay of Pollara and will guarantee an adequate protection system capable of mitigating the effects of the most impacting activities.