The Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Murcia (FMRM) participated in the closing session of the RemedioOS-2 project , entitled "Salt Flats and Oysters: A Natural Alliance ," held at the headquarters of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC). This meeting served to present the results of this initiative dedicated to the recovery of the flat oyster in the Mar Menor and to discuss sustainable uses of the natural spaces in our region.
The event featured the participation of prominent experts and authorities, such as Marina Albentosa, Researcher at IEO-CSIC and head of the project, Félix Romero, director of the Biodiversity Foundation, Daniel Caballero, head of Coasts of the Region of Murcia and Pedro Javier Sánchez Aznar, mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar.
During the event, the achievements of RemedioOS-2 were highlighted, emphasizing the vital role of these bivalves as natural allies for the health of our coastal ecosystems.
Synergies for nutrient management: Connection with the NPower project
The FMRM has placed particular emphasis on the strategic connection between RemedioOS-2 and the European NPower project. While RemedioOS-2 uses the filtration capacity of oysters to remove nutrients from the water, the NPower project works precisely to balance nitrogen and phosphorus flows on a regional scale to prevent eutrophication.
The biological action of oysters aligns with NPower's objectives of identifying best management practices and recovery technologies to reduce environmental impact in sectors such as aquaculture. These two projects strengthen the Region of Murcia's capacity to mitigate emissions in water and soil, promoting effective and circular environmental management.
Innovation and the future: The path to the Blue Economy with MED-Hubs.
The FMRM also highlighted the potential of RemedioOS-2 to generate new blue economy opportunities , directly linking it to the MED-Hubs initiative . This European project, in which the FMRM also participates, aims to accelerate innovation in key maritime sectors such as sustainable fishing and aquaculture technologies.
The possibility of developing restorative aquaculture models for low trophic level species, as explored in RemedioOS-2, opens avenues for collaboration with MED-Hubs. By involving coastal communities, SMEs, and fishers, the aim is not only ecological restoration but also local economic resilience and the creation of scalable solutions that can be replicated in other regions of the Mediterranean.
By attending this closing ceremony, the FMRM reaffirms its commitment to supporting projects that, through innovation and interregional collaboration , protect our natural heritage while promoting responsible and sustainable economic growth for all municipalities in the Region of Murcia.
