OCEAN
CITIZEN
OCEAN CITIZEN will develop a replicable marine restoration protocol that combines habitat and biodiversity regeneration with carbon immobilization assessment and social engagement, to bring economic benefits to the local communities.
The ocean is now seriously degraded, with changes and losses in marine systems’ structure, function and ecosystem services. There is a lack of holistic approaches and protocols to large-scale ocean adaptation and restoration. OCEAN CITIZEN will implement and scale up an advanced regeneration program to promote biodiversity, enhance ecosystem functioning, and increase blue carbon sequestration. This program integrates ecological perspectives with societal commitment, providing clear economic benefits and improving the resilience of the local communities.
5 ACRES
EXPLORED IN MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (EQUIVALENT TO 3 FOOTBAL FIELDS)
2 SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITIONS
WITH COLLABORATORS
In the end, cooperation between science and citizens will support the successful recovery, adaptation and conservation of coastal marine ecosystems.
project partners
10 countries
23 partners
We must take further steps in marine conservation strategies and take responsability for our actions, join us to restore OUR OCEAN !
HORIZON EUROPE: Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters
HORIZON-MISS-2021-OCEANS-02-01 – European Blue Parks
DURATION
01.01.2023 — 31.12.2026
BUDGET
EU Contribution: 10.608.915,00€
Total budget: 11.182.938,00€
INNOCEANA´S ROLE
- Information plan engaging, coordinating and developing activities for stakeholders.
- Community-based monitoring program for the development of on-site monitoring programs involving local stakeholders in Tenerife.
- Analysis of the current regulations that enables contextualization of the legality of the tourism activities to be developed by the OCEAN CITIZEN infrastructure.
- Support on diving campaigns.
- Awareness workshops and outreach.
OCEAN CITIZEN
A STORY OF MARINE
RESTORATION IN ACTION
