About Island Guardians
Making a Change
The Mediterranean Sea is a vital resource for the Maltese Islands. The sea is a source of food and water – the islands even rely on it for drinking purposes via desalination by reverse osmosis.
For the citizens of such small islands, the sea is also essential for relaxation, sports, leisure activities and entertainment, and has enormous benefits in terms of physical and mental health.
Finally, the sea is also crucial for the maritime and tourism sectors.
A high concentration of plastic in the sea, including microplastics and nano-plastics means that plastic will find its way into the food chain. Plastic waste is often mistaken for food by fish and marine mammals as well as birds.
With the Island Guardians project, Esplora Interactive Science Centre seeks to contribute to reversing this trend through education, action and prevention, for healthier seas and ecosystems.
Detection & Monitoring
Collection & Valorisation
Prevention & Zero Waste
What’s on
Stay up to date on the latest developments as the Island Guardians project progresses. Educational resources, beach clean-ups, an art project – there’s a lot going on!
“REMEDIES is about creating a movement, one act at a time, from the individual and the organizational, to the collective… We come together to form a community and change our habits.”
Remedies: A Horizon Europe Innovation Programme
