general AIMThe BioPradaRia Project aims to contribute and promote the conservation and restoration of seagrass ecosystems and aquatic biodiversity, within the framework of sustainable fishing activities, particularly for a better management and conservation of marine biological resources, having Ria de Aveiro as a case study.
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MAIN GOALS
1. Answer the societal challenges via participative methods with stakeholders, through a transdisciplinary approach; 2. Protect and restore marine biodiversity (fauna & flora) and seagrass ecosystems through: i) implementation of seagrass restoration measures; ii) biological control tests for non-indigenous species; iii) development of lower impact fishing gears for bivalves; 3. Co-develop a roadmap (stakeholders & scientists) to support restoration, management and conservation of biodiversity and biological resources associated with Ria de Aveiro seagrass ecosystems. |
ria de aveiro
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LTER site Ria de Aveiro
"Moliço": mixture of seagrass and seaweeds used in the past as a fertiliser in agriculture
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Biodiversity Conservation | Ecosystems Restoration | Nature-based solutions
Societal challenges | International policies
Societal challenges | International policies
Project ID
Duration: 01.06.2018 – 03.04.2021 (34 months)
Budget: 366.920 € Funding Entity: Programa Operacional MAR2020, EMFF - European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, European Union and Portugal 2020. Grant Agreement No.: MAR-01.04.02-FEAMP-0020 Host Institution: CESAM - Center for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro (Portugal) Coordinator: Ana I. Sousa & Marta Lopes Email: [email protected] & [email protected] |
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
Links:|| University of Aveiro | CESAM-UA | DBio-UA || SDU-Southern Denmark University || ISCTE-IUL ||
international relevance
UN DECADE on ECOSystem restoration
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UN sustainable development goalsUrgent call for action by all countries
in a global partnership |
The value of seagrassesSeagrasses – their health, our wealth
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Other links: EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 | The European Green Deal