The PRUNE project aims to develop an innovative digital platform for the sustainable management of marine and coastal environments, with a specific focus on managing residues from the seagrass species *Posidonia oceanica*. The platform will be based on a data lake fed by continuous observation and measurement campaigns, integrated with marine weather forecasts and existing open data.
The platform’s key features will include:
• Smart monitoring of the sea and coastline An advanced forecasting system that combines marine weather data and usability indicators to inform citizens and operators about the Park’s conditions in real time, distinguishing between swimming, sports, and hiking activities.
• Predicting to protect: Posidonia accumulations Thanks to satellite observation and predictive models, the platform anticipates where and when Posidonia oceanica deposits will accumulate, enabling proactive rather than reactive management.
• Artificial intelligence at the service of the environment An explainable AI-based alert system signals critical conditions in advance, enabling targeted interventions to protect marine biodiversity and sustainably manage plant deposits.
• From waste to resource: the circular economy of the sea Posidonia debris is no longer waste to be disposed of, but a resource to be harnessed: it can become feed for aquaculture, fertilizer for agriculture, or substrate for the production of live bait, reducing both environmental and economic costs.
• Together for the Park’s Future Tour operators, local governments, businesses, and citizens actively collaborate in ecosystem conservation through environmental education programs and responsible participation.
• Smart Management, No Longer Reactive Thanks to data and artificial intelligence, land management becomes planned and strategic, preserving the Park’s natural wealth while enhancing its appeal to tourists.