Life Oasis

Life Oasis is an alliance of scientists, fishers, relevant authorities, navigators and others stakeholders committed to the conservation of marine turtles.

Life Oasis

MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE INTERACTIONS OF PROTECTED SPECIES WITH MARINE LITTER AND PELAGIC FISHERIES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

The LIFE OASIS project, funded by the LIFE Programme, addresses the challenges of marine litter and abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in the Mediterranean. A threat that jeopardizes the recovery of species like the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta). From 2024 to 2029, the project will engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of innovative, sustainable solutions to protect marine biodiversity and promote responsible fishing practices.

LIFE OASIS emphasizes collaboration with artisanal fishers, navigators, and patrol boats, recognizing them as custodians of the sea in activities like sea turtle rescue, reporting and recovering ALDFG.

LIFE OASIS uses the artisanal Mediterranean anchored FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) fisheries of Malta, Italy and Spain as a laboratory to create replicable solutions for improving ocean conservation and fostering sustainable fisheries throughout the Mediterranean and other regions.

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Satlink´s Role

At Satlink, we firmly believe that technology must be a fundamental pillar to achieve sustainability and efficiency in fisheries.

Therefore, our vision is perfectly aligned with the objectives of the LIFE - OASIS project, to which we can bring experience in other types of fisheries and apply our knowledge to the traditional Mediterranean aFADs fishery. In this project, we also go out of our comfort zone to learn and face new challenges together with a consortium formed by very relevant entities in their fields.