August 2022 & 2023
To mark the 41st anniversary of the Copa del Rey, one of the Mediterranean's most prestigious regattas, the organisers made a pledge to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint. This commitment is in line with science-based targets set by the United Nations on Climate Change and is aimed at mitigating the event's environmental impacts while aligning with the Agenda 2030.
To accomplish these goals, they partnered with TrueWorld to craft a sustainability strategy. The Stenella vessel assumed a central role in this strategy by hosting the first-ever marine climate change station. This station facilitated real-time monitoring of crucial data in the Bay of Palma, enabling a thorough analysis of its effects during the regatta. Furthermore, it yielded valuable insights into the extent of anthropogenic pollution in the bay, stemming from diverse sources such as the regatta itself, port operations, crew activities, discharges, sea temperature rise, waste, and terrestrial runoff.
The Stenella vessel conducted daily expeditions throughout each regatta, with additional trips undertaken before and after the event to collect environmental data.
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