WP 3_Act. 3.3 Mapping of Adriatic reef from different perspectives Deliverables 3.3.1-3.3.2-3.3.3 D 3.3.1 Definition of the list of the reefs to be considered in this case study identification phase. Minutes of the web meeting; D 3.3.2 In-depht analysis of the identified case studies; D3.3.3 Final report of the activities European Regional Development Fund www.italy-croatia.eu/adrireef Deliverables 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3 Titles: D. 3.3.1 - Definition of the list of reefs to be considered in this Case Study identification phase. Minutes of the web- meeting; D3.3.2 - In-depth analysis of the identified Case Studies; D3.3.3 - Final report of the activities. Due date of deliverable: M7 Actual submission date: M7 Name of Activity Leader: CNR – IRBIM Contributors: CNR – IRBIM, ARPAE Emilia-Romagna, SUNCE, University of Zadar, ARPA Apulia, OGS, Rude Boškoić Istitute, Uiesit of Rijeka Dissemination level: PU Public (must be available on the website) [ ] Restricted to other programme participants (including the Commission PP [ ] Services) Restricted to a group specified below by the consortium (including the RE [ ] Commission Services) Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission CO [ ] Services) Specified group (if applicable): European Regional Development Fund www.italy-croatia.eu/adrireef 2 Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 5 2. REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES ON ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL REEFS .......................... 6 2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 6 2.2. Human use of the reefs in the view of Blue Economy .............................................................. 8 2.2.1 Tourism ................................................................................................................................ 8 2.2.2 Diving and snorkelling .......................................................................................................... 9 2.2.3 Citizen science ................................................................................................................... 18 2.2.4 Fishing activity ................................................................................................................... 19 2.2.5 Mussels farming ................................................................................................................. 21 3. DEFINITION OF THE LIST OF REEFS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CASE STUDY IDENTIFICATION . 23 3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.2 Description of the identification process ................................................................................. 23 4. CASE STUDY PRESENTATION ....................................................................................................... 29 4.1. Paguro wreck ........................................................................................................................... 29 4.1.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 29 4.1.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 29 4.1.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 31 4.1.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 34 4.1.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 34 .. Plić Lagjići .............................................................................................................................. 35 4.2.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 35 4.2.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 35 4.2.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 37 4.2.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 40 4.2.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 41 4.3. Porto Recanati-Porto Potenza Picena ..................................................................................... 41 4.3.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 41 4.3.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 41 European Regional Development Fund www.italy-croatia.eu/adrireef 3 4.3.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 43 4.3.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 45 4.3.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 45 4.4. Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area ................................................................................... 47 4.4.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 47 4.4.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 47 4.4.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 49 4.4.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 53 4.4.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 53 4.5. Trezza San Pietro ..................................................................................................................... 54 4.5.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 54 4.5.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 54 4.5.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 56 4.5.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 58 4.5.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 58 .. Plić Seget ................................................................................................................................. 60 4.6.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 60 4.6.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 60 4.6.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 62 4.6.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 65 4.6.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 65 .. Plićia Kojsko ......................................................................................................................... 66 4.7.1 General Data ...................................................................................................................... 66 4.7.2 Geographical location, physical and ecological features .................................................. 66 4.7.3 Assessment of status quo .................................................................................................. 67 4.7.4 Description of the potential activities ............................................................................... 70 4.7.5 Relevant stakeholders ....................................................................................................... 70 5. ANNEX : Teplate Case Stud Poposal ................................................................................ 72 6. ANNEX 2: Case Study Form ......................................................................................................... 73 7. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................ 76 European Regional Development Fund www.italy-croatia.eu/adrireef 4 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the Adriatic Sea there is a large number of marine ecosystems available for Blue Economy purposes. In the Blue Innovation concept, the attractiveness of existing marine resources is relevant in order to promote economic development. Therefore, the recognition of less known and appreciated natural areas, together with the implementation of artificial reefs, which could become suitable substrata for new sustainable