Cartagena (Spain), March 14, 2025. Pioneering nature-based solutions for sustainable marine ecosystems
The TRANSEATION project coordinated by the Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar (CTN) is making significant strides in marine ecosystem restoration by developing hybrid blue-grey infrastructures that blend nature-based solutions (NbS) with innovative technology. This EU-funded initiative is focused on enhancing marine biodiversity, improving ecosystem services, and driving sustainability in key maritime industries.
One of the project’s standout achievements is the development of bio-based ropes for sustainable aquaculture practices through their implementation in aquaculture infrastructures. Designed to reduce reliance on conventional fossil-based plastics, these ropes offer an eco-efficient alternative for the European aquaculture sector. Developed by AZTI, GAIKER and ITSAKORDA, the ropes are part of a broader effort to implement low trophic level aquaculture solutions, ensuring a more sustainable approach to low-trophic marine aquaculture. The project is also working on:
- Monitoring and validating aquaculture production to optimize efficiency
- Assessing the end-of-life options of bio-based ropes, as compostability and recyclability of bio-based materials
- Assessing the environmental performance to ensure long-term sustainability
TRANSEATION’s innovative approach extends beyond aquaculture, with pilot projects also targeting offshore wind platforms and coastal protection infrastructures. These applications demonstrate how NbS can be effectively integrated into different marine sectors to strengthen ecosystem resilience.
TRANSEATION brings together a diverse network of research centers, industrial partners, and environmental organizations. Running from 2024 to 2027 under the Horizon 2020 programme, the project is delivering practical, scalable solutions to advance the blue economy.
