{"id":54389,"date":"2025-05-26T08:29:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T06:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marevivo.it\/3-rs-for-the-sea-100-square-meters-of-posidonia-oceanica-restored-in-the-gulf-of-palermo\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T08:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T06:29:09","slug":"3-rs-for-the-sea-100-square-meters-of-posidonia-oceanica-restored-in-the-gulf-of-palermo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marevivo.it\/en\/blue-news-en\/3-rs-for-the-sea-100-square-meters-of-posidonia-oceanica-restored-in-the-gulf-of-palermo\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Rs for the Sea\u201d: 100 square meters of Posidonia oceanica restored in the Gulf of Palermo"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n\u201cRegenerate\u201d is the second phase of Marevivo\u2019s project, made possible with the support of the 8×1000 funds from the Italian Buddhist Institute Soka Gakkai.<\/em>
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\u201cRegenerate\u201d begins: a key action of Marevivo\u2019s project \u201c3Rs for the Sea,\u201d supported by the 8×1000 funds from the Italian Buddhist Institute Soka Gakkai.<\/strong> The initiative aims to protect and enhance marine biodiversity through restoration interventions that give new life to natural resources.<\/p>\n

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The reforestation of 100 square meters of Posidonia oceanica rhizomes has just been completed in the Gulf of Palermo, along the northwestern coast of Sicily, in the waters off the seaside village of Acqua dei Corsari (Bandita). This marine area, now degraded, once hosted a lush Posidonia meadow during the first half of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

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The goal is to restore a section of dead matte seabed at a depth of 13\u201314 meters by placing 78 anchoring modules, for a total of approximately 2,400 transplanted Posidonia bundles. The intervention uses an innovative anchoring system made from sustainable, biodegradable materials designed for low environmental impact.<\/p>\n

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According to available data, a restored Posidonia meadow of 100 square meters, once fully established, can absorb up to 8 tons of CO\u2082 per year. The site will be regularly monitored throughout the project\u2019s 24-month duration to assess whether the transplantation has led to successful recovery.<\/p>\n

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Posidonia oceanica holds immense ecological value as an endemic species of the Mediterranean, forming vast underwater meadows that are among the most biodiverse and vital ecosystems in our sea. It is a highly sensitive indicator of environmental changes and, as a plant, produces oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide, playing a key role in sustaining life on Earth. These meadows also support marine biodiversity by offering shelter and food: a single hectare can host up to 350 different marine species, including crustaceans, fish, and many others of ecological and economic importance.<\/p>\n

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\u201cReforestation efforts like the one we\u2019ve just completed are just as vital as reforestation on land,\u201d<\/em> said Laura Gentile<\/strong>, Marevivo Project Manager and project coordinator. \u201cIn addition to producing over 50% of the oxygen we breathe and providing habitat and food for countless marine creatures, seagrasses are extremely effective carbon sinks\u2014capturing carbon up to 35 times faster than terrestrial forests. This makes them a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. If these ecosystems are damaged or degraded, they lose their capacity to absorb carbon, and the stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere, contributing to CO\u2082 emissions with all their consequences.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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The project \u201c3Rs for the Sea\u201d<\/strong> aims not only to address environmental degradation\u2014such as the recent removal of 116 illegally dumped large tires from the seabed off Acqua dei Corsari\u2014but also to restore marine ecosystems through Posidonia reforestation and to raise awareness among young people through targeted environmental education activities in schools.<\/p>\n

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Regenerate, Recover, Respect<\/strong>: this is the essence of \u201c3Rs for the Sea\u201d\u2014a project that promotes concrete action against marine pollution and fosters a culture of respect by educating students about biodiversity conservation. It aligns with the goals of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021\u20132030)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe \u20183Rs for the Sea\u2019 project fully reflects Buddhist principles of interdependence and respect for life in all its forms,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> said Anna Conti<\/strong>, Vice President of the Italian Buddhist Institute Soka Gakkai. \u201cProtecting biodiversity and the environment means recognizing that all living beings are connected, and our actions have far-reaching effects on the entire ecosystem. Initiatives like this help awaken in people\u2014especially young people\u2014a deep sense of awareness and responsibility toward the planet. For these reasons, we are proud to support this project as part of our environmental commitment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”47757,47759,47761,47763,47765,47767,47771,47773,46684,46686″ onclick=”link_no”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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