LIFE OASIS PROJECT
LIFE OASIS: Mitigating the negative interactions of protected species with marine litter and pelagic fisheries of the Mediterranean
The LIFE OASIS project, funded by the LIFE Programme, addresses the challenges of marine litter and abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in the Mediterranean. A threat that jeopardizes the recovery of species like the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta). From 2024 to 2029, the project will engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of innovative, sustainable solutions to protect marine biodiversity and promote responsible fishing practices.
LIFE OASIS emphasizes collaboration with artisanal fishers, navigators, and patrol boats, recognizing them as custodians of the sea in activities like sea turtle rescue, reporting and recovering ALDFG.
LIFE OASIS uses the artisanal Mediterranean anchored FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) fisheries of Malta, Italy and Spain as a laboratory to create replicable solutions for improving ocean conservation and fostering sustainable fisheries throughout the Mediterranean and other regions.
Partner role
In Life OASIS, Nature Trust Malta will collaborate mostly with local fishers to gain a better understanding of aFAD fisheries. Through workshops, onboard observations, and conferences, fishers will be encouraged to develop a more sustainable fishing model by using an ‘intelligent aFAD prototype.’ This will reduce sea turtle bycatch while engaging fishers to contribute to climate change monitoring, MPA management, and fish stock assessments through opportunistic data collection.
Our goal is to foster strong, lasting relationships with fishers, to ensure that conservation efforts and the cultural heritage of artisanal fisheries continue beyond the project’s timeline.
LIFE OASIS Consortium
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ALNITAK, CSIC ICM, CSIC IMEDEA, University of Valencia, SATLINK, CEPESCA, University of Pisa, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Filicudi Wildlife Conservation, Nature Trust Malta.
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