Posidonia Oceanica faces serious threats from humans such as boat anchors, coastal construction and pollution; each of which has played a part in destroying a vast percentage of the seagrass. It is reported that approximately 34% of the Posidonia meadows have been lost within the last 50 years. Posidonia oceanica is also a very slow-growing species, one square meter of the seagrass takes over ten decades to regenerate.
Together with IP, we are changing the tide. By using high-tech equipment, IP and partners have been able to map the Posidonia seagrass meadows that surround the islands and develop a mobile app which enables seafarers, both recreational and occupational, with an interactive map of the meadows, so they will actively avoid anchoring on the meadows.