MarineSeafloorConservation
About Me
Everything is possible
The MarineSeafloorConservation is a newly established organization that aims to remove polluting materials from the Mediterranean seabed. The organization is mainly focused on the removal of fishing gears, nets and lines accidentally or intentionally abandoned on the seabed.
To achieve our goal, we are planning for the acquisition of a vessel equipped with specific equipment, in addition a ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) acquisition is planned for the identification of polluted spots and for video assistance during recovery. We expect to acquire a vessel of around 25 meters in length, while for the ROV we are moving towards a type that can reach depths of around 500 meters. In addition, the vessel will be equipped with a multi-beam sonar for mapping areas identified as potentially polluted and acquiring 3D information on abandoned materials that could be a threat to the marine environment.
My Story
The project has developed, following few episodes that occurred during my career on board cruise ships. Leaving from the anchorages it happened to recover huge skeins of cables and fishing nets stuck in the anchor.
I began to take an interest in marine pollution issues, during my nautical studies and during my career on board, however, noticing that all the interest in marine pollution issues was mainly focused on the pollution of sea surfaces, while the interest on the conditions of the seabed, perhaps because they were not visible, were rather scarce.
Gianfederico Guastalla
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