Results

The BLUEQ project is pleased to publish Deliverable 1.2.1 – Detailed seagrass meadow maps from remote sensing and in situ protocols application PART I.

This report presents the methodology and results of field surveys, drone-based mapping, and satellite image analyses carried out across the BLUEQ pilot areas. The activities focused on the identification and mapping of Posidonia oceanica meadows, combining in-situ observations with advanced remote sensing technologies, including UAVs and satellite imagery.

The report provides valuable insights into the distribution, extent, and condition of coastal habitats in the study areas, supporting the assessment of Blue Carbon ecosystems and contributing to the development of innovative monitoring tools for sustainable marine ecosystem management.

The findings represent an important step toward improving habitat monitoring, enhancing environmental knowledge, and supporting evidence-based conservation actions across the Adriatic-Ionian region.

The BLUEQ project is pleased to present Deliverable D1.2.2 – Report on Key Anthropogenic Pressures for Each Study Site.

This report identifies and analyses the main human-induced pressures affecting Posidonia oceanica meadows and coastal ecosystems across the four BLUEQ pilot areas: Albania, Croatia, Greece, and Italy. The assessment highlights the impacts of tourism, anchoring, fishing activities, coastal development, pollution, and land-use changes on marine habitats and Blue Carbon ecosystems.

The findings provide valuable knowledge for understanding habitat degradation processes and will contribute to the development of the BLUEQ digital tool and evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at improving coastal ecosystem management and conservation.

BLUEQ Result Published: Common Protocol for Sampling and Data Collection

We are pleased to share the first key methodological deliverable of the BLUEQ project: “D1.1.1 – A Common Protocol for Sampling and Data Collection.”

This document establishes a standardized methodology for mapping coastal habitats, monitoring Posidonia oceanica meadows, and assessing Blue Carbon stocks across the Adriatic-Ionian region. The protocol combines advanced remote sensing technologies, in-situ surveys, and sediment core sampling techniques to ensure consistent and scientifically robust data collection among all project partners.

By harmonizing field and laboratory procedures, the protocol lays the foundation for reliable habitat assessment, biodiversity monitoring, and the quantification of carbon stored in seagrass ecosystems. These activities are essential for supporting marine conservation efforts, climate resilience, and sustainable ecosystem management.

The document represents an important milestone in the implementation of the BLUEQ Joint Pilot Action and will guide future field campaigns and Blue Carbon assessments throughout the project.

Download the document below to learn more about the BLUEQ methodology and approach.