Osculati is proud to have been a supporter of the “ B l ue C arb on P roj ec t” project, aimed at protecting and restoring the Posidonia oceanica sea meadow in the bed of the Protected Marine Area of Bergeggi Island in Liguria. The purpose being to contribute to the conservation of our precious marine ecosystem. The p roj ec t w as c arried ou t in c ol l ab oration w ith th e O ne O c ean F ound ation, a non-profit organisation set up with the aim of accelerating solutions to the oceans’ problems, inspiring international leaders, promoting a sustainable blue economy and improving ocean literacy. In particular, the project has involved the replanting of approximately 100 square metres of Posidonia oceanica, using innovative and environmentally friendly transplanting techniques, employing biodegradable materials such as coconut fibre nets. Among the objectives achieved by the project: • Quarterly monitoring of the site was carried out, showing an excellent survival rate of 81% of the transplanted seedlings, one year after the operation. • In April, the first educational activity was organised, involving around 40 students from Bergeggi primary school. • The mats used in the transplanting are well anchored and the seedlings successfully withstood the heavy winter storms • A scientific article has been publishsed on the reforestation work. • A d oc u mentary w as mad e ab ou t th e project, which was presented at the Riviera Film Festival and during One Ocean Week Milan, attracting great interest. 47
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