An underwater CCTV camera is currently being deployed at the Malta National Aquarium by the University of Malta. Why, we hear you ask? Simple! To enhance ongoing monitoring, reporting and awareness-raising efforts towards ecosystem protection. This is the first such deployment on the islands, and is in line with the EU’s drive in favour of innovative tourism, as part of the Blue Growth strategy, as well as with ongoing ocean literacy and Natura2000 dissemination activities.
Aaron Farrugia, environment minister, Julia Farrugia Portelli, transport minister and Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, parliamentary secretary for European funds, made the announcement during the launch of this initiative.