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Deep REef restoration And litter removal in the Mediterranean sea 🌊

22/04/2026

Today, we don’t just celebrate the Earth—we study it and clean it from the depths up. 🌊🔋

At the Life DREAM project, waste is not the end of the road, but the beginning of a new one. We work side-by-side with fishers to recover the plastic suffocating our oceans and transform it into ecofuel.

The result? We return that resource to the fishers themselves to power their vessels. We are closing the loop, reducing the carbon footprint, and cleaning the home of thousands of species.

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

08/04/2026

Mission DREAM2026 complete! Collaborating with icm-csic and -CNR, we’ve successfully maintained our monitoring cameras at the Seco de los Olivos seamount🌊

What did we do?
🔋Swapped out batteries
💾Retrieved months of precious data
🛠️Re-installed cameras to watch over our artificial eco-reefs

What’s next?
One year of data collection on our artificial eco-reefs to track coral restoration🪸

Science for our oceans.

Seguimos adelante y hasta el 2027!

25/03/2026

Did you know that restoring the deep sea requires its own unique set of "blueprints"? 📐🚢

At the REDRESS 2nd Annual Meeting in Barcelona, the LIFE DREAM team took the stage to exchange our experience in the deployment of artificial structures in deep environments with our fellow European initiatives.
It was three days of intense knowledge-sharing focused on the future of Europe's underwater ecosystems. We sat down with LIFE ECOREST, REDRESS, and LIFE MAPPER to talk strategy. 🤝
Our contribution? A deep dive into the logistics and costs of deploying artificial structures in deep-water environments. By sharing what we’ve learned, we’re helping the entire restoration community move faster and more efficiently.

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

11/03/2026

🌊 LIFE DREAM meets the territory — Naples, Italy

Last week, researchers, institutions and local stakeholders gathered at the University of Naples Federico II for “LIFE DREAM meets the territory,” a dedicated event focused on the protection of deep coral reefs in the Gulf of Naples.

Under the theme “Deep coral reefs: Biodiversity, climate and conservation strategies,” the meeting shared the latest progress of the LIFE DREAM project and opened discussions on how science, policy and local communities can work together to safeguard vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Coordinated by CNR-ISMAR and funded by the EU LIFE Programme, LIFE DREAM promotes the restoration of deep-sea habitats across the Mediterranean — from coralligenous formations and cold-water corals to oyster reefs and black coral forests — combining research, marine litter removal and artificial reef installation.

The event highlighted the key role of the Campania region in ongoing mapping, monitoring and restoration activities, while strengthening dialogue between science, sustainable fisheries and society.

A shared step forward toward protecting one of the Mediterranean’s most valuable ecosystems 💙

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

11/02/2026

Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 👩‍🔬🔬

From fieldwork to research labs, from data analysis to marine restoration, women play a key role in understanding and protecting our oceans.

This day is a reminder of how important it is to keep supporting equal opportunities in science, and to make space for the next generation of researchers, engineers, and innovators.
💙🌊

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

06/02/2026

Voices from the Sea 🌊
(Part 2/2) Francesca Saurino. Protecting the sea is not a trend — it’s a mission to keep traditions alive.

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

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30/01/2026

Big things are happening in Ischia! 🇮🇹
This week, the Life Dream team officially began operations on the island, kicking off the installation of our ecofuel prototype.

We are turning marine plastic waste into fuel, proving that innovation can heal our oceans. This isn't just a test; it’s the result of a powerful collaboration with and .

When fishers, institutions, and technology unite, the tide begins to turn. 🌊♻️

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

29/01/2026

Big things are happening in Ischia! 🇮🇹
This week, the Life Dream team officially began operations on the island, kicking off the installation of our ecofuel prototype.

We are turning marine plastic waste into fuel, proving that innovation can heal our oceans. This isn't just a test; it’s the result of a powerful collaboration with .it and .

When fishers, institutions, and technology unite, the tide begins to turn. 🌊♻️

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

21/01/2026

Voices from the sea.🌊

Giuseppe Danese, President of the Pescatori di Monopoli cooperative, shares how fishers were invited to take part in the LIFE DREAM project contributing directly to change.
By collecting plastic at sea and supporting its transformation into eco fuel, fishers show their willingness to collaborate and be part of a circular solution.

For more information 👉 https://www.life-dream.eu/
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LIFE Dream is a project co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme (NCP LIFE Italia ). Coordinated by CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche with partners in Italy (Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche , University of Naples Federico II , Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro , Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn , Net European Consulting Federpesca), Spain (Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC .csic) and Greece (Enaleia, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR, Region of Thessaly).

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