Blue Halkidiki 2025

BLUE HALKIDIKI 2025 is implemented by Greek Eco Project in collaboration with the Hellenic Phycological Society (ELFE). For the 5th consecutive year, we continue our seabed and coastline cleanup actions in Halkidiki.

The project aims to raise public awareness about the impacts of marine pollution on marine ecosystems and human life through interactive, participatory activities and hands-on education..

As part of the program, the following activities will take place:

Seabed and coastal cleanups in selected areas of Halkidiki
Educational sessions with presentations and screenings about marine plants (macroalgae) and their ecological importance
Introduction to scientific monitoring methodologies παρακολούθησης της θαλάσσιας βιοποικιλότητας
Training of volunteers as “citizen scientists” to help collect and utilize environmental data
Special hands-on workshopson species observation and recording techniques

Particular emphasis is given to macroalgae and indicator species of ecological health,such as Cystoseira spp.which are under threat due to pollution and environmental pressures.

The project is also supported by the Fisheries Research Institute (INALE),which contributes its scientific expertise and field experience in marine monitoring.

All activities are open to anyone who wishes to participate.

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The BLUE HALKIDIKI 2025 project is implemented by the Hellenic Phycological Society (ELFE) under the framework of the Funding Program “NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE 2025” – Outreach Actions 2025. Project Budget: €10,000 Funding Body: Green Fund

OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES
BLUE HALKIDIKI 2025

Removal of more than 1 ton of waste from the seabed and shores of Halkidiki.

Collection of cigarette butts and sending them for recycling.

Public awareness and education about marine pollution.

Training participants in collecting and recording data on marine plants (macroalgae).

Recording the diversity of macroalgae in Porto Koufo.

Collaboration with citizen-science groups for monitoring marine biodiversity.

Organization of open activities where anyone can participate.

Strengthening environmental awareness through hands-on participation.

Participation of 150+ people and discussion of ideas and solutions.

Collection of underwater photos and videos by Nikolaos Samaras.

Recording of marine litter and rescue of marine animals.

Enhancing ecological awareness among the local community and participants.

Encouraging volunteers to continue engaging in future projects.

Developing a more sustainable attitude toward the environment.

Recording the benthic biodiversity and updating open scientific databases (such as iNaturalist, Project Seagrass).

Collaboration with the European innovation project REMEDIES, under the EU mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters', aiming to provide training and promote the use of their app for coastal litter monitoring

THE GOAL BLUE HALKIDIKI

INFORMATION | SENITIZATION | MOTIVATION

This 3 words fully cover the objective of BLUE HALKIDIKI.
Raising awareness and informing the world about marine pollution is the most important purpose we organize and voluntarily participate in this great effort.
However, motivation is the result of proper information and awareness, because to help the planet, practical actions are needed.

Μέσα από τις δράσεις καθαρισμού, αφήνουμε μια θάλασσα πιο καθαρή, πιο ασφαλή ενώ παράλληλα δημιουργείται η πολύτιμη ευκαιρία για την έρευνα του βυθού της Χαλκιδικής, την αποτύπωση του και τη γνωριμία με την θαλάσσια ζωή του Τορωναίου κόλπου και τι είδους ευρήματα και απορρίμματα υπάρχουν σε βυθό και ακτή.