Marbella’s Puerto Banus Installs Innovative Marine Biodiversity Regeneration System
In a pioneering move, Puerto Banus, Marbella, has partnered with Ocean Ecostructures to install a groundbreaking system that promotes the regeneration of marine biodiversity. This makes Puerto Banus the first port in Andalucia, and one of seven in Spain, to adopt this technology aimed at preserving and enhancing marine ecosystems and their biodiversity.
Revitalising Marine Infrastructure and Environments
The innovative system allows for the revitalisation and recycling of marine infrastructure and damaged environments. The BioBoosting System (BBS), which is based on marine structures of natural substrate, mimics nature to recover marine ecosystems, thereby restoring life and bolstering the fight against climate change. To date, ten calcium carbonate marine regeneration structures have been installed in various areas of the marina to facilitate the regeneration of marine life.
State-of-the-Art Technology Engineered by Catalan Company
The cutting-edge regeneration structures have been engineered by a Catalan company and are already yielding optimal results in six other national port facilities. The system features an exclusive multi-layer design with an area for attracting larvae and microscopic life and a fish nursery space, thus creating micro reefs ideal for the regeneration of local biodiversity. These micro reefs also provide a sanctuary for species in a delicate state to recover.
Puerto Banus to Participate in SEAREG Research Project
In a bid to promote and expand the use of these regeneration techniques, Puerto Banus will participate in the SEAREG research project. This will be in collaboration with leading companies and scientific bodies such as the Institute of Marine Sciences, the Mediterranean Institute of Advanced Studies, the CSIC, the Barcelona Aquarium, and Eurecat, among others.
