Millbor’s Inaugural Project
Restoring the Lungs of the Mediterranean
We are proud to announce our flagship initiative in Sardinia: a pioneering collaboration with the University of Sassari and the Capo Caccia Marine Protected Area (MPA). Together, we are launching a restoration effort for Posidonia oceanica meadows, a vital ecosystem often referred to as the “lungs of the Mediterranean”.
The Project
Science in Action
The Millbor Foundation is funding a multi-year restoration project that combines academic rigor with active conservation.
Why Posidonia?
Posidonia oceanica is a marine angiosperm endemic to the region that plays a crucial role in ocean health. It absorbs carbon at a much higher rate than terrestrial forests, oxygenates the water, and provides an essential nursery area for fish and marine life. However, these meadows have been severely degraded by human activity and climate change.
Scientific Leadership
Under the guidance of marine biologists Giulia Ceccherelli and Arianna Pansini from the University of Sassari, we are using cutting-edge transplantation techniques to reforest damaged seabeds.
Protected Sanctuary
The project is located in the pristine waters of Porto Conte managed by the Capo Caccia Isola Piana Marine Protected Area, led by the innovative and creative leadership of the MPA Director, Mariano Mariani. Existing measures ensure that the restored seagrass meadows are protected from anchoring and trawling, giving them the best chance to thrive.
Biodiversity and Blue Carbon
By restoring these meadows, we are not only bringing marine life back, but we are also actively fighting climate change through the revitalization of an important ‘Blue Carbon’ reservoir.
This partnership represents the core mission of the Millbor Foundation: empowering local scientific expertise to create tangible, lasting environmental change.