BlueLights | Lisa Pazzaglia | Activity https://blue-lights.eu/members/lisapazzaglia/activity/ Activity feed for Lisa Pazzaglia. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:37:04 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 dd93aac9e9e46827d801e6ed0557ca52 Can a wall of bubbles save our rivers from plastic? Did you know that most of the plastic polluting our oceans actually travels there through rivers? Cleaning up the open sea is super hard, so an amazing Dutch company had a brilliant idea: what if we stop the plastic before it gets to the ocean? Here is how this magic trick works: A tube of air: A special pipe is placed on the bottom of a river, pumping air to create a wall of rising bubbles! The invisible wall: When placed diagonally across the current, the bubbles push floating plastic straight into a collection net on the riverbank. Safe for nature: It doesn't block fish from swimming or boats from passing by! It already cleans rivers in the Netherlands and Portugal, and it captures about 86% of the plastic! It's a fantastic example of how science and smart engineering can protect our blue planet. How would you use bubbles or technology to clean up your town? Tell us in the comments! https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1939/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:47:03 +0100

Can a wall of bubbles save our rivers from plastic? 💧🥅

Did you know that most of the plastic polluting our oceans actually travels there through rivers? Cleaning up the open sea is super hard, so an amazing Dutch company had a brilliant idea: what if we stop the plastic before it gets to the ocean?
Here is how this magic trick works:

A…Read More

]]> 0 56141793b94df5bf5ae633e1252555d7 Did you know that right in the heart of the Gulf of Naples hides a treasure that looks just like a tropical coral reef? In July, divers from Greenpeace Italia and the Blue Marine Foundation, alongside researchers from the University of Genoa, dove into the waters of the Banco di Santa Croce to study and document an incredible variety of life! What did they find underwater? A colorful world: Vast populations of red and yellow gorgonians in great health and extremely rare colonies of black coral! Many marine friends: Dentex, groupers, and stunning eagle rays swimming freely. Some challenges: Researchers spotted benthic mucilage (growths caused by altered environmental conditions that risk suffocating the seabed) and pressures from heavy boat traffic. Currently, this area is already a Biological Protection Zone, but the goal is to include it in the proposed expansion of the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area to give it even stronger protection! This story is a perfect example of how scientific research and citizen action join forces to protect our sea and help achieve the global goal of protecting at least 30% of our oceans by 2030 (part of the AMPower project). How would you protect the sea near your home? https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1938/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:38:41 +0100

Did you know that right in the heart of the Gulf of Naples hides a treasure that looks just like a tropical coral reef? ✨🐠

In July, divers from Greenpeace Italia and the Blue Marine Foundation, alongside researchers from the University of Genoa, dove into the waters of the Banco di Santa Croce to study and document an incredible variety of life!…Read More

]]> 0 2d14bc3a23e142062d19e67ff6b4cd80 Lisa Pazzaglia posted an update in the group Water news https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1937/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:42 +0100

Water is not only vital for nature and fish, but it is also a powerful source of clean energy.
Europe is one of the leading regions in the world for installed hydroelectric capacity, thanks to majestic mountains, incredible rivers, and champion countries like Norway, where over 90% of electricity comes from rivers and lakes..
Here is a look at…Read More

]]> 0 67bbf85ee86870f4654a5187d0027483 Dive into the secrets of the ocean with Copernicus Marine Education! 🌊 Want to know how our oceans work, why they are changing, and how we can protect them? This amazing platform offers super cool, tools for students and teachers: Ocean Explainers: Your go-to guide to find out why the ocean is so important, how scientists monitor it, and what terms like “ocean acidification” really mean. MyOcean Learn: An interactive section to explore ocean data (updated twice a year) across the Blue, White, and Green ocean environments. ️ Ocean Climate Portal: A visual tool with interactive graphs, maps, and trends showing how the climate is changing and how it impacts our world. https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1936/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:19:22 +0100

Dive into the secrets of the ocean with Copernicus Marine Education! 🌊 Want to know how our oceans work, why they are changing, and how we can protect them? This amazing platform offers super cool, tools for students and teachers:

Ocean Explainers: Your go-to guide to find out why the ocean is so important, how scientists monitor it, and what…Read More

Ocean Literacy Platforms
3 Amazing Tools to discover the Ocean !!!
https://marine.copernicus.eu/services/markets/education/ocean-literacy
]]> 0 0d9901630179e75badf97c2247e852c8 Can old ancient water tricks help us today? Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people built clever systems like small canals, ponds, and ditches to catch and share water? The WatHer project is like a team of time detectives! They bring together schools, experts, and towns all around the Mediterranean to find these old "Water Heritage Systems" and make them work again. By mixing history with modern maps and nature check-ups, they show us how ancient ideas can save water today. It’s a magical practical example showing how looking back at history can help us protect our water future! Go check out their YouTube channel for awesome videos! ✨ https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1934/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:03:02 +0100

Can old ancient water tricks help us today?
Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people built clever systems like small canals, ponds, and ditches to catch and share water? The WatHer project is like a team of time detectives! They bring together schools, experts, and towns all around the Mediterranean to find these old “Water Heritage…Read More

WatHer Interreg Videos
Projects Video
https://wather.interreg-euro-med.eu/
]]> 0 7bd0ad11ff8ea4a4f0760401e26cd62f Lisa Pazzaglia posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1369/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:54:02 +0100

🌊 Ocean Literacy in Action: Discover the HELMEPA Junior Programme! 🇬🇷🐬

Based in Greece, the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) runs one of the most successful and long-standing environmental education programs in Europe.

Through the “HELMEPA Junior” initiative, schoolchildren and their teachers voluntarily become…Read More

Junior Programme
Inspired to save the seas
https://www.helmepa.gr/
]]> 0 a4b73830b632e173b840e955adf0790a World Ocean Day 2026 🌍💧🌊 Celebrate World Ocean Day by inspiring marine protection and action through art! Open to creatives of all ages (judged in "21 and under" and "21 and over" categories), this global competition invites students and educators to design original, non-AI-generated digital posters showcasing what the ocean means to them. Entries must clearly feature the words "World Ocean Day" and be submitted as a high-quality PDF, JPG, or PNG file (minimum 800 pixels wide) via the online form by May 31. This is a fantastic, ready-to-use classroom activity to spark curiosity about our connection to the sea and share your students' creativity with the world! The winners will be announced on the 8th of June. https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1368/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:42:28 +0100

World Ocean Day 2026 🌍💧🌊

Celebrate World Ocean Day by inspiring marine protection and action through art!

Open to creatives of all ages (judged in “21 and under” and “21 and over” categories), this global competition invites students and educators to design original, non-AI-generated digital posters showcasing what the ocean means to them.…Read More

Poster Competition
Celebrate World Ocean Day by designing a poster that inspires ocean protection and action
https://worldoceanday.org/poster/
]]> 0 e11dfea60a79a35b5b6a6845f0ec392a 🌊 Chart a Course for the Future: Discover the Blue Career Pathway Tool! Here you have an amazing tool to help students move in their next steps and introduce them to the vast and sustainable opportunities of the Blue Economy! 🌍💧 The Pathway Tool, developed by Next Blue Generation, is an innovative interactive resource designed to increase the visibility and attractiveness of "Blue Careers." Tailored specifically for secondary, vocational, and higher education students, this tool provides individualized career guidance to help young minds navigate their professional futures. 🎯Explore 5 Core Sectors: It introduces students to diverse, real-world fields within the marine and maritime industries. Personalized Guidance: It helps students align their unique skills, studies, and interests with concrete, sustainable career paths. Ready-to-Use: It is a perfect, plug-and-play resource for teachers and career counselors looking to inspire the next generation of ocean professionals. 👉 Try the interactive Pathway Tool with your students ! https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1367/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:36:01 +0100

🌊 Chart a Course for the Future: Discover the Blue Career Pathway Tool!

Here you have an amazing tool to help students move in their next steps and introduce them to the vast and sustainable opportunities of the Blue Economy! 🌍💧

The Pathway Tool, developed by Next Blue Generation, is an innovative interactive resource designed to increase…Read More

Blue career pathway tool
help students move in their next steps
https://nextbluegeneration.eu/results/
]]> 0 c3b53f12e3ff04967daa76fcb1ff13b3 🌊 Defending Our Inland Waters: The Inspiring 'Guardians of the Rivers' in Slovenia 🇸🇮 Inland waters are a crucial part of the Blue Education ecosystem. In Slovenia, the grassroots initiative Varuhi in Varuhinje Rek (Guardians of the Rivers) is leading the way in raising public awareness about the current state of Slovenian inland waters and the threats they face. The organization focuses powerfully on bottom-up civic action. They organize and participate in workshops and meetings for members of civic environmental initiatives to exchange experience and information. These collaborative spaces allow local activists to discuss advocacy approaches and coordinate impactful campaigns on both local and regional levels. Furthermore, they organize public events where members of these initiatives have a chance to present their work to the media and the wider public. It is a true Model of Active Citizenship, teaching about river conservation through the lens of local "Guardians" shows that protecting community waterways is a democratic responsibility accessible to everyone. It is the perfect inspiration to transform environmental education into concrete community-driven action! 🌱💧 https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1366/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:36:39 +0100

🌊 Defending Our Inland Waters: The Inspiring ‘Guardians of the Rivers’ in Slovenia 🇸🇮

Inland waters are a crucial part of the Blue Education ecosystem. In Slovenia, the grassroots initiative Varuhi in Varuhinje Rek (Guardians of the Rivers) is leading the way in raising public awareness about the current state of Slovenian inland waters and the…Read More

Guardians of the river
raising public awareness about the current state of Slovenian inland waters
https://varuhinjerek.si/en/
]]> 0 e18dcd385baaa1b0704fb0436049fcee Lisa Pazzaglia posted an update in the group Water news https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1365/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:01:14 +0100

🌊 Préservation des écosystèmes côtiers : Création d’une nouvelle Aire Marine Protégée à Nice 🔬

La commune de Nice vient de franchir une étape décisive pour la résilience de son écosystème littoral avec l’instauration d’une nouvelle Aire Marine Protégée (AMP) par arrêté inter-préfectoral. Cette mesure réglementaire vise spécifiquement la…Read More

protection des habitats naturels marins
Création d'une marine protégée au droit de la commune de Nice
https://www.alpes-maritimes.gouv.fr/Actions-de-l-Etat/Mer-littoral-et-securite-maritime/Environnement-Marin/Aire-marine-protegee/Creation-d-une-aire-marine-protegee-au-droit-de-la-commune-de-Nice#:~:text=Cet%20arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20inter%2Dpr%C3%A9fectoral%20de%20protection%20des%20habitats,meilleure%20conservation%20des%20herbiers%20de%20posidonie%2C%20des
]]> 0 eeee173cee56c724e736f3655a2ad9a8 Lisa Pazzaglia posted an update in the group Profesores de España https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1364/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:26:33 +0100

🗺️¿Está tu ciudad en riesgo de inundación?

El uso de mapas interactivos: Comprender el ciclo del agua también significa entender los riesgos climáticos locales.
En España 🇪🇸, los mapas interactivos territoriales de riesgo de inundaciones se han convertido en una herramienta digital fundamental para los ciudadanos. Para los profesores de ge…Read More

Interactive Map
Spain Ministry for Ecological Transition - interactive map showing the areas most at risk of flooding
https://sig.mapama.gob.es/snczi/index.html?herramienta=DPHZI
]]> 0 1702530eaa5c8b2b740997e4d6bdd087 Lisa Pazzaglia posted an update in the group Water news https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1361/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:34:36 +0100

🌊 Tiny Pellets, Big Problems: Inside the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Did you know that billions of tiny plastic pellets, called ‘nurdles’, end up in our oceans every year?
These tiny beads are the raw building blocks for nearly all our plastic products, but due to mishandling across the global supply chain, they frequently escape into the…Read More

Pilot study on pellet monitoring
Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission - Helsinki Commission (HELCOM)
https://helcom.fi/puhttps://helcom.fi/publications/pilot-study-on-pellet-monitoring/blications/pilot-study-on-pellet-monitoring/
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