# Calabria marine park conservation and tourism initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-marine-park-conservation-and-tourism-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-14T01:12:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Regional Marine Parks Authority of Calabria (EPMR) is advancing initiatives to integrate environmental protection with sustainable tourism. Early efforts focused on the ‘Mare Dentro’ project, which emphasizes environmental education and the protection of sea-turtle nests along the Ionian coast, specifically in Locri. Officials highlighted the need to mitigate the impact of artificial lighting on hatchlings through cooperation between local administrations and conservation NGOs. Subsequent strategic measures have expanded to include integrated operations in Tropea, such as establishing a coordination body for local diving networks and training professionals for underwater audiovisual productions. In the Baia di Soverato Marine Park, conservation efforts have shifted toward preserving biodiversity, including protected seahorse species and Posidonia oceanica. Specific actions include the installation of mooring fields to prevent seabed damage from anchors and the planned introduction of voluntary ecological guards to promote responsible coastal management. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Calabria Marine Parks implement new environmental protection measures Calabria's Regional Marine Parks Authority is launching new initiatives in Tropea and Soverato to improve environmental monitoring, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable marine tourism. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-marine-parks-implement-new-environmental-protection-measures ### 2026-08-03: Raffaele Greco promotes marine park tourism and turtle nest protection in Calabria Raffaele Greco urged Calabria’s marine parks to boost tourism and protect turtle nests, involving children as ambassadors, and called on Locri officials and NGOs to curb artificial lighting that harms hatchling 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raffaele-greco-promotes-marine-park-tourism-and-turtle-nest-protection-in-calabria --- Cite as: Calabria marine park conservation and tourism initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-marine-park-conservation-and-tourism-initiatives