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Coastal litter management in MPA Egadi Islands

Short description of the action

A robotic floating system will be used to take and remove micro and meso plastic litter in the low water of beaches and harbours of Favignana, Levanzo e Marettimo. the difference in deposition of mesoplastics with areas where the robotic system is not applied will be monitored.

Name of organisation
Area Marina Protetta Isole Egadi
Type of organisation
City or local authority
Type of action proposed
Research and innovation
The action contributes to the following objective or enabler
Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
Start date of the action
End date of the action
Budget allocated for the action
120000
Basin coverage
Mediterranean Sea
Website link
Email
info@ampisoleegadi.it
Country
Italy