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Spanish media reported on Fisher Guardian initiative
 Spanish media reported on Fisher Guardian initiative 1000 563 PHAROS Project

A circular economy initiative focused on recycling end-of-life fishing gear has been launched in San Cristóbal, Gran Canaria. The project, named “Fisher Guardians,” is driven by a collaboration between the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN), the company Gravity…

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Marine BioBlitz Day at El Cabrón Marine Reserve
 Marine BioBlitz Day at El Cabrón Marine Reserve 940 430 PHAROS Project
Gran Canaria’s El Cabrón Marine Reserve hosts 400+ species. PHAROS scientists use this natural reef as the gold standard for artificial reefs. read more
How PHAROS Project Turns Gran Canaria Fishing Nets Into Value Products
 How PHAROS Project Turns Gran Canaria Fishing Nets Into Value Products 1024 768 PHAROS Project
SAN CRISTÓBAL, Gran Canaria. On 29 January 2026, local fishermen gathered to discuss what happens to their nets when the fishing is done. read more
Citizen Science Marine Day at the Biotopo de Arguineguín
 Citizen Science Marine Day at the Biotopo de Arguineguín 1024 576 PHAROS Project
Since 1991, Gran Canaria’s Biotopo de Arguineguín transformed barren seabed into thriving reef. PHAROS scientists reveal what 34 years teaches us. read more
Sunken Civilisation and Living Reefs: Parque de la Atlántida
 Sunken Civilisation and Living Reefs: Parque de la Atlántida 300 300 PHAROS Project
Gran Canaria’s underwater park proves artificial reefs work. PHAROS citizen scientists document how concrete ruins became thriving ecosystems. read more
What Happened at The Blue Schools Seminar at PLOCAN
 What Happened at The Blue Schools Seminar at PLOCAN 1024 768 PHAROS Project
The Canary Network of Blue Schools was presented as a permanent space for partnerships and ocean literacy in Gran Canaria classrooms. read more
Webinar, From Waste to Value: (Micro)Plastics Reduction & Turning Plastic Into Value
 Webinar, From Waste to Value: (Micro)Plastics Reduction & Turning Plastic Into Value 1024 576 PHAROS Project
The PHAROS Project hosted its third Oceanpreneur webinar on 29 January 2026 with Impact Hub Athens, CMC and ICoRSA. read more
MarCoLab Officially Launched: We can transform the coast of the Canary Islands
 MarCoLab Officially Launched: We can transform the coast of the Canary Islands 1024 768 PHAROS Project

Government officials, scientists, and industry leaders gathered at the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster (CMC) to inaugurate MarCoLab, a new “Living Lab” for the PHAROS project, with a simple yet powerful message: protecting the sea is no longer a task that can…

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From the classroom to the ocean: Integrating the sea into Gran Canaria’s school curriculum
 From the classroom to the ocean: Integrating the sea into Gran Canaria’s school curriculum 1000 563 PHAROS Project

The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has driven the launch and consolidation of the Canary Network of Blue Schools, a strategic initiative to strengthen ocean literacy in Gran Canaria’s classrooms. The network aims to connect educational centres with…

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A Round Table on Permitting Challenges & Opportunities for Academia and Collaboration
 A Round Table on Permitting Challenges & Opportunities for Academia and Collaboration 1024 577 PHAROS Project
The Blue Economy is strategically vital for European economic development and resilience. Climate adaptation is more urgent rather than merely important. read more
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