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The Ona Futura Foundation has presented the initial results of its innovative ESVIMA project (Marine Life Eco-Structures) in the bay of Palma de Mallorca. This groundbreaking study in the Mediterranean demonstrates that the adoption of new sustainable materials can boost marine biodiversity in a short period, facilitating the formation of stable biological communities in areas with degraded ecosystems.
The ESVIMA project aims to design structures that prevent permanent waste on the seabed, transforming underwater infrastructures into environments conducive to marine life. In collaboration with the Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS – Ramon Llull University) and with technical support from the Balearic Center for Applied Biology (CBBA), eight types of materials have been evaluated under real conditions. These materials, which differ in texture and properties, have been analyzed for their ability to provide vital support.
Preliminary results have confirmed that rough surfaces are more effective for the colonization of larvae, filter-feeding organisms, and sessile species. This finding suggests that, compared to smooth or conventional materials, the new materials promote a richer and more stable biodiversity.
Inma Farran, president of the Ona Futura Foundation, highlighted that “science and technological innovation can offer real and regenerative solutions for the health of the Mediterranean.” Every new organism that colonizes these structures represents a significant advance toward restoring marine balance.
The study is being conducted in the bay of Palma, an area of considerable ecological value, and is supported by the Department of Tourism of the Government of the Balearic Islands, through European Next Generation funds, as well as support from the Innovation Department of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands.
Farran also emphasized the importance of collaboration between scientific entities, public administrations, and social organizations to move toward a viable and replicable model of marine restoration. ESVIMA not only seeks a more vibrant Mediterranean but also supports a long-term commitment to the health and preservation of the sea for future generations.
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