Marevivo is a Environmental Foundation that protects the sea and its resources from over 35 years. In particular we focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, enhancement and promotion of marine protected areas, pollution and illegal fishing. We promote education in schools and universities.
Our mission
"Together, we can change the value system of our society, to truly understand and feel the unbreakable bond we have with the sea."
Rosalba Giugni, president of Marevivo
I am the daughter of shipowners as well as a scuba diver and Naples is my hometown. In my veins runs sea not blood, this is why I set up Marevivo.
I remember observing the first signs of pollution 35 years ago when in the marvelous island of Capri foams and plastic started showing up. That is when I realized that I would not turn my back to the problem. We started with straightforward actions such as beach clean ups.
Today Marevivo relies on the work of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of members scattered all over Italy. We have a diving, sailing, canoe & kayak, beaches and shore divisions.
The Ocean is indeed our home but also our mother and our life.
The Sea covers 70% of our planet surface, produces 50% of oxygen, absorbs one third of CO2 emissions responsible for climate change and represents 98% of inhabited territory.
The sea can fulfill its vital role only if in good health and in symmetry with all living creatures, animals and plants, that inhabit it. This is why we have chosen to protect the SEA.
"We always tried to convey the message that everyone of us can do something for the sea, and even the smallest gesture can make a difference."
Carmen Di Penta, General Director of Marevivo
Organization
Team
Rosalba Giugni
President
Ferdinando Boero
Vicepresident
Fabio Galluzzo
Vicepresident
Carmen Di Penta
General Director
Raffaella Giugni
General Secretary
Paola De Fazio
Administration and Secretariat
Leonora La Rocca
Project Coordinator
Maria Rapini
Senior Project manager
Laura Gentile
Project manager
Costanza Sala
Project manager
Cinzia Laconi
Project manager
Tiziana Schietroma
Junior Project manager
Marisa Ceccarelli
Scientific Planning and Outreach
Madia Mauro
Head of Communications and Press Office
Elisa del Gobbo
Press Officer
Federico Ferrari
Digital Communication Specialist
Rosa Lembo
Marketing Specialist
Valentina Fontanella
Photographer and Graphic Designer
Beatrice Del Balzo
Fundraising Officer
Silvia Piselli
Fundraising CRM Officer
Tiziana Schietroma
Junior project manager
Alessandra Aielli
Environmental engineer, Subdivision
Evelina Idini
Marine biologist, Subdivision
Mariella Gattuso
Head of “Plastic Free Schools for a Sustainable Future”
Massimiliano Falleri
Head of Subdivision
Rita Paone
Head of Beached and Coast Division
Alfonso Granati
Head of Sailing Division
Sergio Avallone
Head of Canoe and Kayak Division
Pier Paolo Celeste
Head of Marevivo International
Alice Bacchelli Visocchi
Assistant at Marevivo International
Directive Committee
Rosalba Laudiero Giugni
President
Ferdinando Boero
Vicepresident
Fabio Galluzzo
Vicepresident
Carmen Parisio di Penta
General Director
Raffaella Giugni
General Secretary
Carmine Esposito
Treasurer
Advisors:
Beatrice Del Balzo
Federico di Penta
Massimiliano Falleri
Federico Lembo
Maria Rapini
Scientific Committee
Prof. Ferdinando BOERO
University of Naples Federico II Department of Biology
Prof. Alberto ACCIARRI
President of the Tevere Day Association
Prof. Francesco ALIBERTI
University of Naples Federico II Department of Biology
Dott. Franco ANDALORO
Director of the Sicilian Interdepartmental Center of the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station in Naples
Prof. Giandomenico ARDIZZONE
University of Rome La Sapienza Department of Environmental Biology
Prof. Felice ARENA
Mediterranean University
Prof. Giorgio BAVESTRELLO
University of Genoa Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences
Dott. Giampaolo BUONFIGLIO
President of Fisheries Coordination of the Italian Cooperative Alliance
Prof. Ida CARACCIOLO
Mediterranean University
Dott. Angelo CAMERLENGHI
Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Oceanography and Geophysics
Marisa CECCARELLI
Geologist
Prof. Bruno CIGNINI
Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Biology
Prof. Giorgio CULAZZU
ARPAS officer
Prof. Roberto DANOVARO
President of the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station
Prof. Livio DE SANTOLI
University of Rome La Sapienza
Prof. Federico DE STROBEL
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Prof. Silvano FOCARDI
University of Siena Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Prof. Giorgio FONTOLAN
University of Trieste Department of Mathematics and Earth Sciences
Prof.ssa Maria Bonaventura FORLEO
University of Molise Department of Economy
Prof.ssa Maria Cristina FOSSI
University of Siena Department of Environmental Biology
Dott.ssa Cecilia FRANCESCHETTI
Naturalist
Prof.ssa Simonetta FRASCHETTI
University of Naples Federico II Department of Biology
Prof. Silvio GRECO
University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
Prof.ssa Concetta GUGLIANDOLO
University of Messina Department of Biology and Marine Ecology
Prof. Paolo GUIDETTI
Anton Dohrn Zoological Station
Prof. Cesare IMBRIANI
University of Rome La Sapienza
Department of Legal, Philosophical, and Economic Studies
Dott. Andrea LAZZARI
Enea Central Studies and Stategies Unit
Dott.ssa Antonella LEONE
Researcher at CNR – National Research Council
Dott. Simone LIBRALATO
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics
Prof.ssa Olga MANGONI
University of Naples Federico II
Department of Biology
Prof.Giuliana MATTIAZZO
Polytechnic University of Turing
Prof. Sandro MAZZARIOL
University of Padua
Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science
Prof. Antonio MAZZOLA
University of Palermo Department of Heart and Sea Sciences
Gualtiero Paraiso
Engineer
Prof.ssa Maria Cristina PEDICCHIO
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics
Prof.ssa Antonella PENNA
University of Urbino Department of Biomolecular Sciences (DISB)
Prof. Cataldo PIERRI
University of Bari
Prof. Stefano PIRAINO
University of Salento – Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.)
Dott.ssa Marina PULCINI
Marine Biologist
Dott. Antonio RANCATI
General Coordinator of Cetri-Tires
Prof. Francesco REGOLI
The Polytechnic University of Marche, Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry
Nadia REPETTO
Artsciences
Prof.ssa Elisabetta Giovanna ROSAFIO
University of Teramo – Department of Private Legal Science
Prof. Valerio Rossi ALBERTINI
Professor of Science Communication, CNR Chemist
Dott. Vincenzo SAGGIOMO
Technology Manager at the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station in Naples
Prof. Michele SCARDI
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Department of Biology
Prof.ssa Maria Rosaria SENATORE
University of Sannio – Department of Sciences and Technology
Prof. Antonio TERLIZZI
University of Trieste Department of Life Sciences (DSV)
Prof. Francesco TIRALONGO
University of Catania, Marine Biologist
Ing. Carlo TRICOLI
Energy Expert
Leonardo TUNESI
Senior Researcher Manager at ISPRA
Prof. Elda TURCO BULGHERINI
University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Angelo TURSI
University of Bari Aldo Moro Department of Biology
Prof. Diego VICINANZA
University of Catania Luigi Vanvitelli Department of Engineering
Prof. Maurizio WURTZ
University of Genoa
Prof. Enrico ZAMBIANCHI
University of Naples Parthenope Department of Science and Technology
Adriana ZINGONE
Anton Dohrn Zoological Station in Naples
Coordination
President
Prof. Ferdinando Boero
University of Naples Federico II Department of Biology
Maritime Law
Prof.ssa Elda Turco Bulgherini
University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Ing. Annibale Cutrona
Director CoNISMa
Prof.ssa Maria Cristina Fossi
University of Siena Department of Environmental Biology
Fishing
Dott. Simone Libralato
National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics
Cetology
Prof. Maurizio Wurtz
University of Genoa
Auditor
Alessandro Zadotti
Chartered Accountant
Legal Committee
We have been struggling 35 years to protect the sea, we have been at the forefront also in the political field and even obtained new laws for the environment. Some of the latest successful battles: the ban of microplastics in rinse-off cosmetics and the ban on sea cucumber fishing ! Passion, Professionalism and Proficiency are the winning tools !! We are very pleased of our Legal staff that supports our actions, appeals, complaints and legislative proposals.
Avv. Antonio Cavallo
Avv. Raffaele Izzo
Avv. Rosario Salonia
Avv. Carlo Srubek Tomassy
Partner
FPB Legal is an independent law firm that operates primarily in the areas of M&A, Corporate, Healthcare, Not-for-Profit Law, and Employment. With three offices in Italy (Milan, Trieste, and Bologna), and through participation in international networks of law firms, FPB Legal’s professionals are regularly involved in cross-border transactions, international business expansion projects, and disputes of international or transnational nature. Additionally, the firm assists numerous Third Sector entities, particularly active in the fields of environmental protection and health promotion.
Watson Farley & Williams is a leading Inernational Legal firm effective in major financial centers in Europe, Asia and United States of America, with two offices in Italy-Rome and Milan-and 13 international offices spread over 12 different countries. WFW operates in the Renewables market from over 35 years and has developed a strong compassion for environmental sustainability issues, energy efficiency, protection of environment and the sea. Among major green initiatives WFW has collaborated to the definition of the Poseidon principles aiming at low CO2 emissions for maritime industry and therefore for a more responsible management of the environment throughout marine sector.
Delegations
Cavalieri del mare (ambassadors)
Cavalieri del Mare are our ambassadors: people who come from different professional fields, who share Marevivo’s values and passionately offer themselves and their time to give concreteness to our work.
They are men and women with a perfect reputation and power to capture the attention of public opinion on themes related to the environment, and gather resources to defend the ocean. On top of all they truly believe that change is possible.
Hussain Aga Kahn
Photographer
Passionate about tropical fish since the age of five, he developed a strong interest in conservation and scuba diving at an early age. His books and exhibitions, exhibited in many countries, aim to arouse admiration for wildlife and consequently the desire to protect and preserve it.
Gianluigi Aponte
Founder of the MSC Group
Captain Gianluigi Aponte is the founder and president of the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA group. In 1970, he founded the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. Inspired by his vision that 'where the customer goes, MSC goes', he transformed MSC from a one-ship business to one of the largest container shipping companies in the world, while remaining true to his family's core values of focusing on employees and customers.
Diego Aponte
Enterpreneur and Shipowner
Group President of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA. graduate in Maritime Studies After joining MSC headquarters in Geneva, he identified an opportunity for MSC to invest in terminal infrastructure. In 2000, he founded Terminal Investment Limited S.A. (TiL), of which he is President, and became one of the world's largest terminal operators.
Andy Bianchedi
ENTERPRENEUR AND SAILOR
Supports the campaign #StopSingleUsePlastic against disposable plastic and diffuses Marevivo's values in the world of sailing.
Alex Bellini
EXPLORER
With his project #10rivers1ocean he is navigating the ten most polluted rivers in the world. He supports our campaign Save Plastic At Sea to prevent river-led waste to reach the sea.
Cristina Brizzolari
ENTERPRENEUR
Careful to the Italian environment and excellence, founded Riso Buono, a brand of biological rice, and is the ambassador for the valorization and promotion of quality Italian rice
Luca Del Bono
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur at the guide of ONDA, a leader platform in the lifestyle sector. Recently he co-founded Aeolian Islands Preservation Foundation, of which he is the president. Among different contributions, he received the medal of merit from the Minister of the Environment.
Staffan De Misturas
Defined as the "Peace Warrior," a former U.N. envoy in 22 international crises, U.N. undersecretary-general, Italy's deputy foreign minister and director-general of WWF Italy. Currently Sciences-po professor and senior visiting fellow at Yale. In 1985 he was one of the 27 promoters of Marevivo.
Mara Dessolis
Explorer
"Being part of international organizations all my life, I immediately felt that Marevivo's mission had global interest and I espoused it immediately. We are still on the same Wave today."
Emmanuele F.M. Emanuele
PHILANTHROPIST AND PATRON
Always active for development and dialogue among countries bordering the Mediterranean, it supports cultural-social initiatives against marine pollution caused by plastic.
Lorenzo Matacena
A successful entrepreneur Chief Executive Officer at the head of the Caronte&Tourist Shipping Company and Vice President of Confitarma, he has always been at the forefront as an advocate of new development projects innovation and sustainability for our country and our sea, a passion that has always distinguished his commitment and great sensitivity.
Leonardo Ferragamo
ENTERPRENEUR AND SAILOR
Through his business activities, he promotes sustainability and supports the "Regatta Plastic Free" campaign to encourage sailors to eliminate or reduce disposable plastic from their boats.
Marta Ferri
DESIGNER
Supports the sensitization campaign #StopMicrofibers, on the pollution of fibers released from synthetic clothing.
Anna Maria Ganassini
VICEPRESIDENT OF THE GANASSINI GROUP
Supports the campaign "Protect the skin, respect the sea" with the activity of environmental education and beach cleanup on the Italian coast.
Gianluca Genoni
FREEDIVER
World Champion of apnea, diffuses the message for the protection of the sea through sport.
Giulio Lauro
Imprenditore
Giulio Lauro, an entrepreneur from Ischia DOC, with two passions in life: the sea and work, inextricably linked. He is involved in nautical services, also aiming at environmental protection and cultural tourism. A fisherman, a sailor, but above all a person who loves the sea and respects it
Carlo Marinello
Passioned from his land made of waters and culture, canals and myths, lagoons and traditions, sailing and navigations, big supporter of Marevivo's actions since always.
Federico Morisio
Windsurfer
He travels the world with his surfboard and, at just 24 years old, has become one of the best-known Italian windsurf wave athletes in Italy and abroad.
Noa
SINGER
A world-renowned Israeli artist, she sings in honor of peace and rights, interpreting the multiple peoples united by the Mare Nostrum. Through her art she represents the biodiversity of cultures that make the Mediterranean great and unique.
Vito Pansadoro
SURGEON
A great lover of the sea, as a scuba diver he photographed sharks and manta rays, as a sailor he sailed through storms and bonanzas always feeling in tune with the blue planet, bringing his experience and passion to Marevivo.
Elsa Peretti
JEWELRY DESIGNER
A woman who combined the success of her artistic work with an unwavering commitment to those who suffer and to the environment.
Antonio Ragusa
Medico
Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Tiber Island in Rome and President of the Confalonieri Ragonese Foundation. She loves the sea unconditionally, recognizing it as the mother before every living being, including humans.
Alberto Luca Recchi
EXPLORER
Explorer and sea photographer, narrates through images the life of Oceans and reveals its secrets and fragilities
Theresa Zabell
PRESIDENT OF ECOMAR
A former sailor and two-time Olympic gold medalist, she dedicated herself to sea conservation after her sports career. Her foundation works with Marevivo to defend the Mediterranean.
Headquarter
Marevivo is situated on the river Tiber, its floating headquarters are located in Scalo de Pinedo, in the very center of Rome. Therefore the association can easily participate in daily river’s life.
Today the central headquarter is a meeting place for confrontation on issues concerning the defence and recovery of marine and fluvial ecosystems.
History
Marevivo was set up in 1985 and since the beggining has been working nonstop to safeguard the Ocean and its resources.
Thanks to its detachment from political ties and representing an image of honesty and intellectual autonomy, the association has consolidated its reputation over the years, developing a strong and far-reaching network of relationships with institutions, people and different professional areas both at national and international level.
