Restoration of Neptune seagrass beds

Through this action, SUBMON works in collaboration with coastal municipalities with mooring fields located over seagrass fields. First, a diagnosis is carried out on the impact of each mooring system on the seagrass below, determining for each one if it can be left as is, or if it has to be moved or removed and changed for a low-impact system. After that, all concrete blocks that need to be removed, as well as abandoned blocks and chains, are taken out of the water. Several tonnes of blocks and rubbish are usually removed in a single action. Municipalities receive a clear map with the correct location of all mooring blocks, and where they should install low-impact mooring systems. Staff of the municipality, as well as members of the local nautical ports, are also explained about the importance of seagrass and the impact of mooring and anchoring. SUBMON has been carrying out this work for many years, and has every intention to continue.