Monitoring of Posidonia oceanica Meadow Mat Restorations

On March 31st and April 1st, 2025, ISPRA researchers, with the support of staff from the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, carried out monitoring activities on the experimental restorations of Posidonia oceanica meadow mats.

The intervention, conducted as part of Action C5 of the SeaForest LIFE project, focused on the cuttings transplanted in November 2023 and April 2024, using coconut fiber mats placed on the seabed.

The monitoring results are extremely positive: a 90% survival rate of the transplanted cuttings was recorded, confirming the effectiveness of the experimental restoration technique and representing a significant step forward in the protection and recovery of sensitive marine habitats.

This initiative is part of concrete actions aimed at conserving the Park's underwater ecosystems and combating the loss of marine biodiversity.

📺 To learn more, watch the feature by Teleregione Live – Sardegna:
👉 LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R92kPVO7lpg