Since last November, Ċirkewwa Marine Park has undergone a change in management.
Since then, efforts have been in full swing to prepare for the upcoming season, ensuring that the park remains a well-maintained and thriving marine environment.
A key development has been the official establishment of the Management Council and Scientific Committee. The Management Council plays a crucial role in guiding decision-making for the park, while the Scientific Committee – composed of marine biologists provides expert advice to ensure that conservation efforts are grounded in the latest scientific research.
Maintenance work is currently ongoing, including the replacement of dive signs, maintenance of diver toilet facilities, and repairs at the dive entrances. In addition, extensive planning is underway for upcoming activities. These will have a strong focus on stakeholder engagement. Meetings will be held to provide key updates on the park’s management and future initiatives, to foster collaboration and transparency.
A series of surveys are being planned to monitor the biodiversity present within this area, establishing a baseline dataset to assess the current state of the marine environment. These will include surveys of benthic habitats and species present within the park. This data will be crucial to track the effectiveness of future conservation efforts and ensuring that any changes contribute to the long-term improvement of the park.
The team has already been attending many national and internationally led events, spreading the word on the activities at the Marine Park, offering educationals and networking and learning more about other relevant stakeholder projects and subjects.
And lastly, we will be restarting events and educational activities at the Marine Park with a calendar of monthly public events for you to join, a new portfolio of Corporate Group packages on offer and school visits!
This month we have our second event, to get you acclimatised to the beautiful landscape of the park. Watch this space for more info!