BLUEMED

BLUEMED is a European project that aims to the protection and valorization of the underwater natural and cultural heritage. In particular, it organizes accessible underwater archaeological sites (AUAS) and establishes coastal Knowledge Awareness Centres nearby, while ensuring at the same time the protection of the environment and biodiversity of the Mediterranean. In this way, it promotes a sustainable and responsible model for the development of diving tourism. The project involves fourteen partners from five countries and fosters new models of public/private partnerships at European, national and regional level. Its interest resides in the combination of the cultural / environmental aspect, valorized by technological innovations and taking into account the economic perspective. The Interreg-Mediterranean project is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and its total budget is 2.8 million euros.

[Credits of the pictures are from left to right: "Amaliapolis Knowledge Awareness Centre", Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports – Ephorate of Underwater Antquities © Elia Vlachou / "Peristera shipwreck", Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports – Ephorate of Underwater Antquities © Matteo Collina, Università della Calabria, DIMEG / "BLUEMED Educational kit", Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports – Ephorate of Underwater Antquities © Elia Vlachou / "Peristera shipwreck" Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports – Ephorate of Underwater Antquities © Matteo Collina, Università della Calabria, DIMEG / "Amaliapolis Knowledge Awareness Centre" -VR headsets Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports – Ephorate of Underwater Antquities © Elia Vlachou / "Alonnissos Knowledge Awareness Centre: opening ceremony" © Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture, Pari Kalamara, Director – Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, Costas Agorastos, Regional Governor – Region of Thessaly / "Alonnissos Knowledge Awareness Centre", Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports – Ephorate of Underwater Antquities © Elia Vlachou]

Case Study: BLUEMED
Location: Alonissos, Greece
Data availability: Good
Stage of the case: Finished
Type of cultural heritage: Archaeological
Funding / Type of recognition: International / Global level
Type of initiation: Policy-driven, Civil society-driven
Financial dimension value: Small (<1 mio €)
Physical dimension: Large (area)