A 200-meter-long ghost net was recovered from the seabed of Porto Torres. The operation took place on World Environment Day, in the waters off the coast of Porto Torres. The national event "Spiagge e Pulifondali 2026" (Beach and Seabed Cleaning 2026), promoted by FIPSAS (Italian Marine Protection Agency) with the patronage of the General Command of the Port Authorities, aims to protect the marine and coastal environment through awareness-raising activities and the removal of debris along the coast and on the seabed.
In Porto Torres, the event was organized by the Maestrale amateur sports association. Members of the Porto Torres Coast Guard and Fire Department, using vessels and diving teams, conducted a major monitoring and cleanup operation on the seabed. During the operations, a ghost net approximately 200 meters long was identified and recovered, abandoned on the seabed and particularly dangerous for the marine ecosystem. Fishing gear, in fact, continues to catch fish and other species even after being abandoned, causing serious consequences for biodiversity and natural habitats.
The intervention has removed a significant source of environmental risk , making a concrete contribution to safeguarding the natural heritage and ecosystem balance of the affected marine area. Cleanup activities will continue in the coming days with the completion of the recovery operations of a large trawler stranded on the seabed. This operation presents significant technical and operational complexity and will require the coordinated use of highly specialized personnel and safety measures.
Students and teachers from the Mario Paglietti Nautical Technical Institute collaborated on the activities, participating in waste collection along the city's coastline, demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability and marine protection. According to the Commander of the Coast Guard, Frigate Captain Mirko Orrù, "Protecting the marine environment also involves concrete actions like those taken today. Every piece of waste removed from the seabed represents a real contribution to the preservation of the sea and its resources for future generations."