REMACO

Interreg Italia-Malta European Regional Development Fund

The main aim of the project: Multi-disciplinary monitoring system for a resilient management of coastal areas (REMACO) as part of the Interreg Italia-Malta European Regional Development Fund is to create a network of monitoring systems for a more efficient and effective management of coastal areas (notably pocket beaches) across Sicily and the Maltese Islands. With use of this network, the continuous erosion and re-deposition of sediment at pocket beaches can be extensively documented, particularly in the event of major storms. Monitoring of these pocket beaches allows researchers to obtain useful geomorphological, sedimentological and orthophotographic information about them. This information could then help in potential future projects concerning early warning systems and management. Most beaches are also within a Marine Special Area of Conservation. These monitoring systems therefore also complement the beach from a conservational aspect. Overall, data from a monitoring system set-up through this project would help in the creation of a coastal risk management system that guarantees greater efficiency and reliability. These monitoring systems are currently active at numerous beaches, including Milazzo in Sicily and Ramla in Gozo. Monitoring systems include a set of cameras and a weather station, among others.