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Protecting Mediterranean Marine Life

AMPPA safeguards over 224 sq km of Marine Protected Areas across Italy and Malta, preserving biodiversity for future generations.

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Education & Awareness Across Borders

30 awareness events, 3 environmental education labs, and cross-border initiatives connecting communities in Italy and Malta.

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An Interreg Italia-Malta Partnership

Five public bodies united by a shared mission: integrated management of Marine Protected Areas and sustainable artisan fishing.

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What We Do at AMPPA

AMPPA is an Interreg Italia-Malta project dedicated to the integrated management of Marine Protected Areas. We bring together public bodies, fishermen, citizens, and tourists through awareness-raising and environmental education to protect the biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Marine Conservation

Protecting +224 sq km of Mediterranean marine habitats

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Education & Awareness

30 animation days, 3 labs and educational paths

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Cross-Border Partnership

5 partners united across Italy and Malta

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Sustainable Fishing

Training and experimental campaigns for artisan fishermen

AMPPA in Action

Real moments from our activities across Italy and Malta

Children drawing marine life at AMPPA education activity
Environmental Education Activity
AMPPA presenter at Interreg event
AMPPA Awareness Event
AMPPA education lab with children
Education Laboratory Programme
AMPPA team with school children at Isola di Ustica
School Visit – Isola di Ustica
Sea Bingo event with families
Sea Bingo – Community Event
AMPPA activities at Sicilia Sea Food fair
Sicilia Sea Food – Public Outreach
+224
sq km Marine Protected Sites
5
Project Partners — Italy & Malta
€1.84M
Total Project Budget (EU ERDF)

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Co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Interreg Italia-Malta Programme 2014-2020