The project was presented on December 7th by the mayor of the locality, Pere Antoni Chordá, with the attendance of Diana Morant, Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities.
Satlink
The Spanish technology company Satlink has developed smart buoys that will be used in a pioneering project for beach regeneration.
Specifically, the OceanDepth buoy uses an integrated sonar designed to accurately measure the layers of marine sediment accumulated on the seabed in the coastal environment. This allows for monitoring of bathymetry and beach regression.
This initiative, driven by the Canet de Berenguer Town Hall with the support of the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, kicks off this week in the Valencian Community, specifically on Racó de Mar beach.
Coastal erosion is a natural phenomenon that moves the coastline inland and has been accelerated by climate change and, in the case of the Mediterranean, by human activity, explains Satlink.
The buoys are connected via satellite and transmit instant, accurate data, enabling continuous monitoring of beaches and coastal areas. They are also powered by solar energy, eliminating the need for manual interventions after deployment.
OceanDepth features an intuitive management software that allows for comprehensive interaction with the data collected by all deployed buoys.
Later, a software platform will gather the data and analyze the evolution of marine sediment to assess the effectiveness of artificial reef installations for protection.
Satlink's selective buoys participated in the 'SelecTuna' project which aimed to optimize target species captures and improve sustainable exploitation.
