Marbella Marina Sees Marine Life Double
A pioneering environmental project at Marbella's Virgen del Carmen marina has led to a significant increase in local marine biodiversity
Residents will be interested to learn about a significant improvement in marine biodiversity at Marbella's Virgen del Carmen marina, thanks to a pioneering environmental initiative.
The Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen has seen the presence of marine species in its facilities double in less than six months. This success is attributed to the installation of ecological micro-reefs within the port.
Initial environmental monitoring results show that the micro-reefs now host 27 species, compared to just 11 identified in conventional port areas. Diego López, the Marbella Town Hall Councillor for Environment, Beaches and Ports, stated that the project reflects "a 60 per cent increase in ecological diversity and a notable presence of juvenile fish, which represent 89 per cent of the recorded biomass."
Written with AI assistance from the original announcement by Estepona Town Hall. Facts are taken from the source; nothing has been added.
