{"id":52753,"date":"2025-06-19T17:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/?p=52753"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:10:07","slug":"the-club-nautic-estartit-celebrates-the-creation-of-the-first-map-of-marine-habitats-in-catalonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/the-club-nautic-estartit-celebrates-the-creation-of-the-first-map-of-marine-habitats-in-catalonia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Club N\u00e0utic Estartit celebrates the creation of the first map of marine habitats in Catalonia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Government of Catalonia has published the <strong>first comprehensive map of marine habitats along the Catalan coast<\/strong>, a pioneering tool that represents a major step forward in the management and conservation of the marine environment. For <strong>Club N\u00e0utic Estartit<\/strong>, located in the privileged setting of the <strong>Montgr\u00ed, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park<\/strong>, this initiative reinforces our<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/en\/experience-sustainability-at-cne\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/en\/experience-sustainability-at-cne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> commitment to sustainable and environmentally<\/a><\/strong> responsible boating. This new resource allows us to better manage anchoring zones, reduce pressure on vulnerable ecosystems such as <strong>Posidonia oceanica<\/strong>, and move <strong>toward a more responsible model of nautical tourism.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"52511\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/002-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/002-6.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/002-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/002-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/002-6-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"52512\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/003-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/003-6.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/003-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/003-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/003-6-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Marine Habitat Map of Catalonia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This map precisely details the location and extent of key ecosystems in the Catalan Mediterranean, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rocky caves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sandy and muddy seabeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cymodocea nodosa seagrass meadows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caulerpa algae zones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Habitats of community interest protected by the EU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The project, promoted by the <strong>Department of Climate Action<\/strong>, aims to improve scientific knowledge of the seafloor and strengthen its protection against threats such as climate change, pollution, and human pressure on the coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"52503\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/001-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/001-11.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/001-11-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/001-11-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/001-11-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"52507\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/004-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/004-6.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/004-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/004-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/004-6-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it relevant for Club N\u00e0utic Estartit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This advancement directly strengthens several of the <strong>Club\u2019s strategic lines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marine conservation<\/strong>: It reinforces our commitment to protecting the seafloor around l\u2019Estartit and the Medes Islands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institutional collaboration<\/strong>: It facilitates joint efforts with government bodies and scientific institutions in planning conservation actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable nautical tourism<\/strong>: It provides key information to develop responsible practices and minimize the impact on underwater habitats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adaptation to new regulations<\/strong>: It enables us to anticipate and rigorously apply future environmental requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How was it developed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The map was created through an extensive technical process that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed marine cartography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satellite imagery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific dives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acoustic surveys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis of over 580 km of coastline down to 50 meters deep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a high-value scientific resource that provides a clear view of existing habitats and their location, useful both for environmental management and strategic decision-making. If you\u2019d like more information or <a href=\"https:\/\/sig.gencat.cat\/visors\/habitats_marins.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sig.gencat.cat\/visors\/habitats_marins.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>want to explore the map, you can do so here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Catalonia has published the first comprehensive map of marine habitats along the Catalan coast, a pioneering tool that represents a major step forward in the management and conservation of the marine environment. 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