Details
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 1b - Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity Focus on freshwaterObjective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplasticsObjective 3a - Blue economy - multiuse of water spaceObjective 3c - Blue economy - Decarbonisation and ecosystem perspectives in maritime industriesEnabler 1 - Ocean digital knowledge systemEnabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagementEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic basin
- Sector
- Ports, shipping and logistics
- Topic(s)
- Active learningBio-based materialsCoastal resilienceEcosystem approachNear-shore restoration actionsPorts and port activitiesSpecies and habitat
- Type of action
- Research and Innovation
- Solution type
- Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)Knowledge sharing & capacity building
- Solution owner
- Port Authority of Vigo
- Country
- Portugal
Description
The case study shows how port infrastructure can align with environmental conservation goals, foster marine biodiversity, and engage the local community. The efforts include the Nautilus underwater observatory.