The sea is a source of food, resources and well-being, but it is also the place where life on Earth first originated. On a planet increasingly affected by climate change, the oceans play a vital role in regulating the climate, helping to mitigate the effects of global warming.
For this reason, protecting and managing the sea in a sustainable way is essential. To do this, we need scientific data, long-term monitoring and effective conservation strategies.
Research shows that management measures are more likely to succeed when they involve local communities. Among these, fishermen are a vital resource thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the marine environment and the changes affecting it.
This is the approach adopted at the SZN/CRIMAC – Calabria Marine Centre, which helped establish the ‘Amendolara’s Bank’ Regional Marine Park and actively collaborates with fishermen in the ‘Capo Rizzuto’ Marine Protected Area, the only one of its kind in Calabri
Protecting the oceans is a shared responsibility and essential for our future. As summer approaches, let us remember that every small action can help to protect the sea and the extraordinary biodiversity it is home to.
