WP7- Blue Economy, aquaculture-marine environment interaction, citizen science (ECOAZUL)

The Blue Economy is a concept that has gained significant traction in recent years. The European Union and various organizations at different levels (national, regional, municipal, etc.) are strongly supporting a sustainable economy based on the diverse uses of seas and oceans. The Blue Economy concept includes fishing, aquaculture, marine renewable energy, nautical and coastal tourism, maritime transport, shipbuilding, marine biotechnology, and more. Developing these sectors is both a challenge and an opportunity, not without difficulties and threats. This work package aims, on one hand, to help measure the importance of the Blue Economy within the Valencian Community and, on the other hand, to raise awareness among children and young people about the need to care for seas and oceans, leveraging valuable marine cultural heritage.

Objectives

Objective 7.1

Encourage the participation of different social actors in environmental and socio-economic debates and analyses affecting the blue economy.

  • Action 3.8: Creation of a laboratory for citizen science initiatives and social participation in the development of marine research.
  • Task 7.1.1: Compilation and analysis of the different socio-labour statistics of the sectors linked to the Blue Economy.
  • Task 7.1.2: Debate and approach to a diagnosis of the blue economy in the Valencian Community through surveys, open interviews, workshops, etc.
  • Task 7.1.3: Identifying successful experiences in dealing with generational change in fisheries

Objective 7.2

To disseminate, raise awareness and educate the population in general and young people in particular about the importance of the marine environment, its resources and trades.

  • Action 3.12: Dissemination of knowledge and education about the marine environment to society in general (children, consumers, professionals from different fields, etc.) in order to improve the perception of blue economy activities (small-scale fishing, aquaculture, etc.).
  • Task 7.2.1: Organisation of a conference on the theme of attracting young people to the trades and cultural heritage of the sea.
  • Task 7.2.2: Dissemination of blue economy companies, sectors and initiatives among the population of the Valencian Community.

Objective 7.3

Disseminate knowledge through the creation of tools for educators, with quality content, in the field of marine cultural heritage.

  • Action 3.12: Dissemination of knowledge and education about the marine environment to society in general (children, consumers, professionals from different fields, etc.) in order to improve the perception of blue economy activities (small-scale fishing, aquaculture, etc.).
  • Task 7.3.1: Selection of cultural themes to be developed, considering the project’s real capacities and selected risks. Content generation.
  • Task 7.3.3: Design and implementation of recreational-educational activities

Objective 7.4

Collaborate and/or participate in the dissemination of knowledge on the blue economy with other Expressions of Interest of the project.

  • Action 3.12: Dissemination of knowledge and education about the marine environment to society in general (children, consumers, professionals from different fields, etc.) in order to improve the perception of blue economy activities (small-scale fishing, aquaculture, etc.).
  • Task 7.4.1: Participation in meetings, workshops, etc. With other expressions of interest to facilitate the achievement of the objectives defined within action line 3.
    • In chargeUPV7
    • Participants: Todos los miembros del consorcio

In charge WP

Luis Gaspar Miret Pastor

Universitat Politècnica de València

Victoria Vivancos Ramón

Universitat Politècnica de València