On 8 August 2026, the College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egyptian partner of the HEEFTA project, launched the “Towards Clean Blue Oceans” initiative, bringing together 50 participants, including university students, school students and volunteers.
The initiative aimed to raise awareness of marine environmental protection and encourage active community participation in keeping beaches and marine environments clean. Through this action, participants worked together to promote environmental responsibility, reduce marine litter and contribute to the protection of marine ecosystems and natural resources.
The activity directly contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14): Life Below Water, highlighting the importance of education, awareness and community engagement in addressing current environmental challenges.
HEEFTA and its partners promote learning experiences that connect academic knowledge with practical action, helping students and young people develop the skills and environmental awareness needed to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Through initiatives such as “Towards Clean Blue Oceans”, HEEFTA strengthens its commitment to sustainability across the Mediterranean, encouraging young generations to become active contributors to the protection of the environment and the transition towards a cleaner and more resilient blue economy.
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