

Programme
Interreg VI-A Italy-France Maritime Programme 2021-2027
CUP
C33C24000960007
Project Lifetime
36 months (1st February 2025–31st January 2028)
Project Description
Small-scale fisheries (SSF) are a vital part of the cultural heritage, local economy and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean coastal communities. However, the sector faces major challenges, including fragmented businesses, limited economic resilience, weak links with other sectors and an ageing workforce.
The CORE project aims to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of SSF across the Italy-France Maritime cooperation area by promoting cross-border collaboration among research organisations, public authorities and fisheries stakeholders. The project will develop shared approaches for SSF monitoring and management, support education and awareness-raising activities, and test innovative solutions to improve the sector's economic sustainability.
By promoting the principles of the sustainable blue economy, the CORE project will help increase the environmental, social and economic value of SSF in the north-western Mediterranean.
SZN Role
Genoa Marine Centre (GMC), territorial seat of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn (SZN), provides the scientific and technical support to the project. GMC-SZN contributes to the development of monitoring methodologies to improve the management of SSF, supports training and outreach activities, promotes the principles of sustainability and blue economy, and takes part in pilot actions focused on the sustainability of SSF and the monitoring of the marine environment. Through the CORE project, SZN aims to strengthen the role of small-scale fishers as socio-ecological sentinels. Thanks to their close connection with the sea, fishers can help raise public awareness of marine issues and reconnect lay people to the sea, support local economies and maritime traditions, and provide valuable insights into environmental and ecological changes.
Lead Partner
Genoa Chamber of Commerce (CCIAA Genova)
Project Partners
• Genoa Chamber of Commerce (Italy)
• Coldiretti Liguria (Italy)
• Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn - Genoa Marine Centre (Italy)
• Var County Council (France)
• Departmental Committee for Maritime Fisheries and Marine Farming of Alpes-Maritimes (France)
• Coldiretti Toscana (Italy)
• FLAG Nord Sardegna (Italy)
• French Biodiversity Office - Marine Natural Park of Cap Corse and Agriate (France)
SZN Principal Investigator
Paolo Guidetti
SZN team
Paolo Guidetti, Marta Giuga, Valerio Mattera
Total Project Budget: € 1,568,611.05
ERDF Contribution: € 1,254,888.82
SZN Budget: € 215,550.45
ERDF Contribution to SZN: € 172,440.36
Website https://interreg-marittimo.eu/it/web/core



PROGRAMMA REGIONALE FESR FSE 2021-2027 Calabria - Piano di Azione 2.7.1
“Azioni di tutela, conservazione valorizzazione e fruizione del sistema delle aree protette, della Rete Natura 2000 e delle infrastrutture verdi”.
Linea Strategica LS1.3 Conservare, Ripristinare e Tutelare gli Habitat e le Specie della RN 2000.
Denominazione Progetto: REcupero e Salvaguardia di TArtarughe marine nel MAR Jonio
Acronimo: RESTAMAR
CUP: C13C25001390002
Gli effetti del cambiamento climatico e le numerose pressioni di origine antropica, tra cui l'inquinamento, la perdita degli habitat di nidificazione, le collisioni con le imbarcazioni e le catture accidentali dovute alle reti a strascico e ad altri sistemi di pesca, rendono le tartarughe marine tra gli organismi più minacciati del bacino del Mediterraneo, con evidenze sempre crescenti di recuperi nelle aree ioniche e tirreniche della Regione Calabria.
Obiettivi
Il progetto è destinato all’efficientamento strutturale e funzionale degli spazi già presenti presso la sede della SZN CRIMAC di Amendolara, al fine di allestire una struttura di accoglienza e gestione temporanea per tartarughe marine per supportare i vicini centri di recupero presenti sul territorio. Gli interventi interesseranno una parte esterna della sede, in prossimità della piscina esterna già presente della capacità di 40.000 litri, direttamente collegata al mare mediante un apposito sistema di captazione delle acque. Tale struttura sarà destinata all’ospitalità e alla riabilitazione temporanea di individui nelle fasi finali del percorso di recupero, in vista della reintroduzione in ambiente naturale. L’intervento prevede la realizzazione di vasche complete di sistema di filtrazione, opportunamente dimensionato in funzione dei volumi d’acqua contenuti. Tale dotazione andrà a integrare le vasche già disponibili presso la struttura, incrementandone la capacità operativa.
Risultati attesi
- Incremento della capacità di accoglienza della struttura attraverso la realizzazione di nuove vasche e l'adeguamento di quelle esistenti;
- potenziamento della rete di collaborazione tra enti di ricerca, autorità competenti e centri di recupero, favorendo lo scambio di competenze e buone pratiche;
- migliorare l’attuale grado di conservazione della specie Caretta caretta;
- monitoraggio e censimento delle popolazioni animali, delle specie vegetali e degli habitat secondo i protocolli ISPRA;
- monitoraggio degli habitat e delle specie di interesse comunitario;
- miglioramento della qualità del benessere animale durante il periodo di degenza e riabilitazione, grazie alla disponibilità di spazi e impianti adeguati alle esigenze biologiche degli esemplari ospitati;
- attività di informazione e sensibilizzazione per la diffusione di buone pratiche per la protezione e conservazione della biodiversità e dei servizi ecosistemici ad essa associati.

Responsabile Scientifico SZN: Dott.ssa Teresa Romeo
Budget: 147.810,83 €
Durata: 2 anni
Collaboratori SZN: Salvatore Urso, Lorenzo Evola, Gabriele Marino, Roberto Firmamento, Chiara Giommi, Francesca De Domenico.

From February 23rd to 26th 2027
Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in the city of Naples (Italy)
Who can apply: PhD students, post-docs, and young researchers
Application deadline: December 10th 2026
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Micro- and nanoplastics pollution is a hot topic in scientific research and represent a growing concern for human health.
The course will offer the opportunity to investigate the alterations induced by their accumulation in marine organisms. Through the visit of wastewater treatment plant and sample collection and analysis, the participants will develop specialized expertise in the analysis and quantification of micro- and nanoplastics dispersion in aquatic environments. We will offer a comprehensive overview about their interaction with other pollutants, and their technical interference for desalination and water reuse. Finally, we will highlight the novel efforts devoted to the correct management of this serious threat and the need for innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
SCIENTIFIC AIMS
The course program integrates theoretical lectures with practical sessions with the aim to build skills for environmental science research on micro- and nanoplastics pollution.
Key topics include: Advanced Pollution Monitoring & Sensing Technologies, Environmental Impact Assessment, Waste Management Limits, Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment.
Detailed information on the program of the course and the online registration form are available at: https://minapoll.netlify.app
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Greetings from the International Summer School on “Marine Ecotoxicology”.
We would like to introduce the upcoming 4th edition of the International Summer School on Marine Ecotoxicology (SSME 4), which will take place at Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn from September 21st to 25th 2026 in the city of Naples.
This course is designed for thesis and PhD students, researchers and professionals with basic knowledge in ecotoxicology providing advanced training on different environmental stressors and how biological systems are affected and respond to these contaminants at all biological levels. The course program integrates theoretical lectures with practical sessions, which will include standardized and innovative ecotoxicity tests for the assessment of the impacts of environmental stressors on marine organisms. Participants will develop specialized expertise in marine ecotoxicology and environmental sustainability, gaining familiarity with state‑of‑the‑art methods used to assess the impact of contaminants on marine biota.
Attending the SSME at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples, you will have the benefit of enjoying an exciting experience in a highly stimulating research environment in one of the largest and most beautiful art cities on the Mediterranean Sea.
The number of participants will be limited to 25.
Detailed information on the program of the course and the online registration form for the SSME 2026 are available at the following link: https://ssmarinecotoxicology.wixsite.com/summer-2026
The registration fee is €350 (includes coffee breaks, lunch, social lunch and gadgets)
• Application deadline: July 17th 2026
• Participation confirmation and payment: by July 24th 2026
We look forward to welcoming you in Naples!
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