Marina Ibiza's Posidonia Restoration Recognised at Monaco

A marina project recognised at the show

Marina Ibiza received the Yacht Services category award in the 2026 Blue Wake programme at the Monaco Yacht Show on 23 September. The recognised project supports the recovery of Posidonia oceanica meadows in Talamanca Bay, linking marina operations to a nearby Mediterranean habitat.

The award follows an assessment programme run with Water Revolution Foundation, while the marina's own earlier project announcement supplies the practical detail. It is distinct from the overall winners report because it concentrates on the implementation and geography of one marina's restoration work.

A target for 2026 planting

Marina Ibiza works with Asociación Vellmarí, founded by marine biologist Manu San Félix, on La Pradera Posidonia Marina Ibiza. The marina says its 2026 programme envisages planting 1,500 new shoots in a bay where substantial historic seagrass loss has been recorded.

The initiative also invites owners, captains and visitors to sponsor plants. Sponsorship is a participation mechanism, not proof that every planted shoot survives or that damaged habitat is automatically restored.

Measured results need context

The Monaco organiser reports that the broader restoration initiative has planted 86,000 plants across nearly 3,000 square metres, with survival rates above 90% and 28 species recorded in restored areas. These figures refer to the restoration programme as described by the award organiser and should not be mistaken for the standalone Marina Ibiza planting target.

Posidonia meadows are sensitive marine habitats, and a restoration project is no substitute for appropriate anchoring and waste-management practices. Visiting yachts still need to follow local restrictions and guidance intended to prevent damage.

A broader group effort

IPM-IMG Marine Group also presented work by STP Shipyard Palma involving photovoltaic systems, battery storage and electric-vehicle charging. That illustrates how the group's projects span ecosystem restoration and the infrastructure used to run a busy yacht facility.

The exact project image comes from Marina Ibiza's official announcement. For readers seeking the marina's location and services, the story links its existing company record rather than adding an unverified new directory entry.