The seabed of Calp's port will be the setting, between June 3rd and 6th, for an ambitious environmental cleaning and recovery campaign. Around 200 people will work in a coordinated manner to achieve the goal of extracting 10,000 kilograms of waste.

Driven by the circular economy company Gravity Wave on the occasion of World Oceans Day, the mission goes beyond conventional cleaning. Dive teams will face not only plastics accumulated over decades but also archaeological remains, such as submerged historical cannons. For this reason, professional underwater archaeologists are incorporated to ensure that historical heritage is correctly documented and respected during the operations.

The work plan will prioritize the removal of abandoned fishing gear, technically known as 'ghost nets,' which represent a significant problem for the marine ecosystem. Marine biologists and scientists will actively participate to assess the ecosystem's condition and immediately release any animals found trapped. Divers will also remove plastic containers, metals, cans, and glass from various eras. The organizers emphasize the urgency of these actions in the Mediterranean Sea, one of the planet's most plastic-polluted areas, noting that 70% of marine plastic ends up deposited invisibly on the seabed.

The success of the campaign relies on the coordination of diverse technical profiles. Fishermen from the Cofradia de Calp, professional divers, and citizen volunteers will work hand-in-hand. All collected plastic will be classified and transformed into sustainable materials for commercial use. This initiative is organized by Gravity Wave, B100, and Visa, with direct collaboration from the Calp City Council, the Dive & Dive Diving Center, and the Institute of Research in Environment and Marine Science (IMEDMAR).