The project UNDERSEA at Pescare Show

Rimini, February 13, 2026 – On the occasion of the Pescare Show, the international event dedicated to sport fishing and boating, the team from CNR IRBIM in Ancona officially presented new strategies to combat underwater noise pollution as part of the European Interreg Italy-Croatia project, UNDERSEA.
Noise pollution is one of the least visible yet most impactful pressures on marine ecosystems. Noise generated by human activities has direct effects on wildlife, particularly cetaceans, by interfering with their communication and navigation systems.
During the conference “Noise Cleanup: Boaters as Allies of the Interreg UNDERSEA Project Against Marine Noise Pollution,” the project’s innovative approach was illustrated, focusing on the active involvement of citizens and those who experience the sea daily.
Iole Leonori (CNR IRBIM) discussed the nature of underwater noise, identifying its primary sources and explaining how participatory data collection is essential for effective management of the phenomenon in the Adriatic Sea. Greta Di Martino (FishMed PhD student, UniBo-CNR IRBIM) presented a dedicated app for boaters. This technological tool allows users to report useful data, transforming every vessel into a “sentinel” of the marine environment. The meeting was moderated by Alice Pari (Fondazione Cetacea) and featured active participation from Antonio Palermino and Samuele Menicucci (CNR IRBIM).
This initiative represents a virtuous example of how technology, scientific research, and a passion for the sea can converge. Thanks to the contribution of boaters and coastal communities, the UNDERSEA project aims to reduce acoustic impact and ensure a quieter, safer future for marine species.

13.02.2026 - Ancona