Liguria SEAstem

GOAL

Create a virtuous path that accompanies citizens, tourists and stakeholders toward a sustainable use of Ligurian marine resources, promoting a (re)discovery of the territory under the banner of the sea and sustainability.

A project made possible thanks to the support of
Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation

We have created a territorial SEAstem involving restaurants, tour operators and outdoor entities, promoting the application of sustainable practices in the areas of responsible dolphin spotting, sustainable fishing and tourism, and enhancement of Marine Protected Areas, to generate the change our Planet needs.

Guides to Ligurian Poor Fish

The Guides to Ligurian Poor Fish aim to be a tool at the service of consumers and restaurateurs who want to make sustainable choices related to the consumption of fish resources, support small local artisanal realities, respect seasonality, and preserve local gastronomic culture.

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Liguria SEAstem

Guides to Ligurian Poor Fish

Our seasonal guides identify a number of so-called “poor” local species that are often considered incidental catches and thrown away because they are of low commercial value, despite the fact that they have always been present in local gastronomic culture.

SPRING GUIDE summer guide autumn guide winter guide

Responsible dolphin sighting

We raise awareness of adopting good rules for responsible dolphin sightings in Ligurian waters. To facilitate the dissemination of the message, we have created a video with basic rules of behavior for making a low-impact sighting.

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Liguria SEAstem

Responsible dolphin sighting

Liguria lies at the center of the Pelagos Sanctuary, an area where cetaceans can be easily spotted, thanks to the special Ligurian seabed and its productivity. The project aims to raise awareness among all those who are used to navigating stretches of Ligurian waters, especially boat renters and boaters, of the adoption of good rules for responsible dolphin sightings.

5 rules for responsible dolphin sightings

Young Ancìua, a little girl from Genova who learned at school the proper behaviors to adopt during dolphin sightings, tells her grandfather Baciccia, a longtime ferryman and experienced navigator, the 5 basic rules to observe for an informed sighting of these wonderful creatures at sea.

Responsible tourism

The enhancement of the territory, its natural heritage, and areas that aim to safeguard it starts with community involvement. Therefore, we have created several dissemination materials with tips for experiencing marine and coastal outdoor activities in a sustainable way and a guide for being a responsible tourist.

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Liguria SEAstem

Responsible tourism

We identified a number of tourism entities committed to promoting the marine beauty of Liguria in a respectful manner, and created for them various dissemination materials with tips for experiencing marine and coastal outdoor activities (surfing, SUP, kayaking, diving, etc.) in a sustainable and responsible manner.

sail surf sup & kayaking scuba diving beach

We have also created, in collaboration with Kiwi and Trip in Your Shoes, a guide with 10 tips for being, wherever you go, a responsible tourist.

decalogue of the sustainable tourist

Discovering the Ligurian Sea

Raising awareness among the new generations through educational paths is part of our mission. For this reason, we have created an educational kit for Ligurian elementary school teachers, aimed at disseminating the main themes of the project and teaching young children respect for the sea around them.

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Liguria SEAstem

Discovering the Ligurian Sea

The region of Liguria, faces a triangle of sea called the Pelagos Sanctuary, which is home to a large number of marine mammals: cetaceans. The entire long coastline is also home to a variety of endemic Mediterranean species threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution. Marine Protected Areas allow us not only to protect our seas but also represent an important source of economic development for local people.

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Enhancement of Marine Protected Areas

Liguria’s waters are home to three Marine Protected Areas and numerous Nature Reserves.
The entire long coastline is home to a variety of endemic Mediterranean species threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution, making conservation, research and awareness measures mandatory.

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Liguria SEAstem

Enhancement of Marine Protected Areas

Liguria is a small region with great naturalistic value: its waters are home to three Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and numerous Nature Reserves. The entire region is at the center of the Pelagos Sanctuary, a triangle of the Mediterranean dedicated to the protection of the eight species of marine mammals that live in the waters of the Mare Nostrum.

But the waters of the Ligurian Sea are not only biodiverse at great depths, the entire long coastline is home to a variety of Mediterranean endemic species, whose structural importance and the related ecosystems they support are threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution, making conservation, research and awareness measures mandatory.

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To further enhance the Ligurian MPAs, we also promoted as part of the project content a video describing the beauty of this area, previously made with the support of Ocean Family Foundation, the sponsorship of the three Marine Protected Areas of the Liguria region: Portofino Marine Protected Area, Bergeggi Island Marine Protected Area, and Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area, and with the help of local experts and activities.

Marine Protected Areas: hope for our sea

The Mediterranean is one of the most overexploited seas in the world, and Marine Protected Areas are the best tool we have to reverse this course: exploring its seabed and natural beauty, but most importantly, reconnecting with local cultures and traditions.

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Guides to Ligurian Poor Fish

Guides to Ligurian Poor Fish

Responsible dolphin sighting

Responsible dolphin sighting

5 rules for responsible dolphin sightings

Responsible tourism

Responsible tourism

Discovering the Ligurian Sea

Discovering the Ligurian Sea

Enhancement of Marine Protected Areas

Enhancement of Marine Protected Areas

Marine Protected Areas: hope for our sea

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A project made possible thanks to the support of
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