17.3.14
SDG 14 – Life Below Water
The Department of Agriculture, Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment and the Oceanography Laboratory anchor UTH’s contributions to SDG14. Their work covers marine ecology, fisheries management, aquaculture and coastal water quality in Pagasitikos Gulf and other aquatic systems, often in close collaboration with local fishers and regional authorities.(agrtec.uth.gr)
Through NEXOGENESIS, UTH contributes to integrated management of river basins that ultimately affect coastal ecosystems, while in ENHANCE it helps develop AI-based tools and citizen-science approaches for One Health coastal management, aiming to protect coastal ecosystems from eutrophication, climate impacts and other pressures.(Nexogenesis)
The DiBluCa Erasmus+ project, in which UTH plays a leading role, develops innovative curricula and digital learning tools for sustainable aquaculture under climate change, linking blue-economy skills with environmental stewardship.(BioMar) Combined with experimental trawl surveys and advisory work on best fishing practices, these initiatives support sustainable use and conservation of marine resources.