BOA Vista Cleanup & Recycling
Diver-led habitat surveys and marine forest restoration with artificial reef deployment.
About BOA
Underwater forests of seagrass and kelp provide critical habitat for marine life, protect coastlines from erosion, and sequester carbon.
Strategically deployed structures provide substrate for coral and marine organism colonization, accelerating ecosystem recovery in degraded areas.
Restored marine habitats support increased fish populations, protect endangered species, and rebuild the complex food webs essential for healthy oceans.
Local dive communities and fishermen are essential partners in restoration efforts, bringing traditional knowledge and ensuring long-term project sustainability.
Problem Statement
The Mediterranean Sea has lost over 40% of its marine forests due to climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Greece's coastal ecosystems are particularly vulnerable, with many areas showing severe biodiversity loss.
Degraded marine ecosystems cannot support fish populations, protect coastlines from erosion, or provide ecosystem services. This affects local fishing communities, tourism, and overall marine biodiversity in the region.
Our restoration program combines artificial reef deployment with marine forest replanting and continuous monitoring to rebuild healthy, self-sustaining marine ecosystems along the Greek coastline.
Project Locations
Coordinates: 37.5°, 25°
Primary restoration site covering 50 square kilometers of degraded marine habitat in the central Aegean Sea, focusing on Posidonia oceanica seagrass restoration.
Coordinates: 35°, 24.5°
Artificial reef deployment site along Crete's southern coastline to create new habitat for fish species and support local fishing communities.
Coordinates: 38.5°, 20.5°
Multi-site restoration program across the Ionian Islands focusing on kelp forest restoration and marine protected area establishment.
Milestones & Datapoints
Greece Marine Restoration Project Intention
Strategic framework for diver-led habitat surveys, marine forest restoration, and artificial reef deployment across Greek coastal ecosystems.
Document Type
Restoration Plan
File Size
5.3 MB
Status
Available
Baseline Habitat Assessment
Comprehensive survey of existing marine habitats and biodiversity across all restoration sites.
Survey Area
150km²
Species Documented
342species
Habitat Health Score
3.2/10
Restoration Implementation
Active restoration work including artificial reef deployment and marine forest replanting.
Artificial Reefs Deployed
12structures
Seagrass Area Replanted
8.5hectares
Fish Species Recovery
23% increase
Long-term Monitoring Program
Establishment of permanent monitoring stations to track ecosystem recovery over time.
Monitoring Stations
25stations
Monitoring Duration
10years
Get Involved
Tom De Block
Project Lead
Mariano Fragiacomo
Project Steward
Required Skills
Time Commitment
Open Opportunities
Conduct underwater habitat surveys and document marine biodiversity in Greek waters.
- Advanced SCUBA certification
- Marine biology background
- Underwater photography skills
Design and deploy artificial reef structures to enhance marine habitat restoration.
- Marine engineering background
- Reef restoration experience
- CAD design skills
Work with local Greek communities to integrate traditional knowledge with restoration efforts.
- Greek language proficiency
- Community engagement experience
- Cultural sensitivity
Contact
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