The effectiveness of the biosubstrates developed within the BioTiles project will be evaluated through pilot actions carried out in transnational lagoon demonstration sites, adopting an ecosystem-based approach.
The main objective is to verify the ability of the biosubstrates to mechanically reduce sediment resuspension while simultaneously promoting colonization processes by biological communities. These dynamics contribute to increasing biodiversity and strengthening the resilience of lagoon ecosystems that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
In Italy, in the Lagoon of Grado and Marano, after several site inspections an area has been identified for the in site placement of the biosubstrates. The main advantages of this area include a wide intertidal surface free of obstacles; sediment with favorable physical characteristics; easy access; absence of large anthropogenic structures; and the presence of stretches without fishing nets or other barriers that could interfere with the assessment of the actual effectiveness of the biosubstrates.
In Slovenia, a similar inspection was carried out at the Strunjan site, which made it possible to identify the areas most affected by erosion in order to test the effectiveness of the biosubstrates.
