Thanks to the valuable collaboration with a local company, Carloforte Tonnare, a number of data logger sensors were placed for the MedSeaPod project, dedicated to monitoring sea temperature, with a particular focus on ultra-coastal waters. This initiative represents a virtuous example of synergy between scientific institutions, businesses and citizens who are passionate about science.
The MedSeaPod project, created to study and monitor thermal variations in Mediterranean waters, has found an ideal partner in local company Carloforte Tonnare. With a long tradition of attention to sustainability and conservation of the marine environment, Carloforte Tonnare provided logistical and technical support for the installation of the sensors.
Data loggers, advanced temperature sensing instruments, have been placed at strategic locations in the ultra-coastal waters of St. Peter’s Island near La Punta. These devices will record valuable data that will enable researchers to analyze thermal variations and their impact on local marine ecosystems.
The collaboration between Carloforte Tonnare and scientific institutions, together with the involvement of citizens who are passionate about science, represents an innovative model of citizen science. Through this approach, the MedSeaPod project will not only contribute to scientific research but also to community awareness of environmental challenges.
“The installation of data logger sensors is a key step in better understanding the dynamics of our coastal waters,” said Dr. Stefano Marras of IAS CNR,scientific lead of the MedSeaPod project. “The active participation of businesses and citizens is essential to the success of initiatives like ours.”
This initiative demonstrates how collaboration between different actors can lead to concrete results in protecting and preserving the marine environment. The MedSeaPod project continues to grow, thanks to community support and the dedication of local companies like Carloforte Tonnare, contributing to a more sustainable future for the Mediterranean.
