Protecting local biodiversity: Marine Floor Europe commits to terns
Protecting local biodiversity: Marine Floor Europe commits to terns
Floating expertise serving ecosystems
Marine Floor Europe is proud to put its expertise at the service of an unprecedented local biodiversity conservation project, in partnership with the Occitanie Conservatory of Natural Areas. For the first time, our modular floating solutions are being used to help protect terns, emblematic birds of the Mediterranean coast.
With natural nesting sites becoming scarcer, a trend heightened in particular by the development of offshore wind projects, it became essential to offer a suitable alternative. It is in this spirit that we developed innovative nesting rafts, specially designed to meet the needs of these threatened species.
A custom floating solution to protect terns
This unprecedented system is based on floating platforms of 20 to 30 m², stabilised by a bow facing into the wind to limit the impact of waves. A perimeter wire mesh protects the young birds until they fledge, providing a protective setting throughout the breeding season.
These rafts were installed on the Salses-Leucate lagoon, a natural site recognised for its ecological richness. The project is part of a broader effort to conserve coastal seabirds. It is supported by the European Life+ ENVOLL programme, which aims to improve the breeding success of colonial gulls, terns and waders.
A commitment that reflects our values
As a company rooted in Occitanie and involved in the sustainable development of aquatic environments, we are honoured to contribute to this project with a positive impact. This partnership concretely illustrates our desire to act, in our own way, for the preservation of local wildlife.
Adapting to regional challenges, innovating with common sense, and remaining available to support useful projects: that is what guides our work every day.
A collective adventure
As with each of our projects, this nesting raft is the fruit of teamwork, combining technical expertise, creativity and commitment in the field. Because at Marine Floor Europe, every floating solution is designed to meet a specific need, whether practical, event-related or, as here, environmental.
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