Parco Sommerso di Gaiola

Parco Sommerso di Gaiola is a non-governmental organisation based in Napoli, Italy working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, heritage +2 more.

The Parco Sommerso di Gaiola is a marine protected area in the Gulf of Naples, off the Posillipo coast in Naples, established in 2002 and included in the Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation IT8030041. It is managed by the non-profit Centro Studi Interdisciplinari Gaiola onlus. The park works to protect marine habitats such as Posidonia oceanica meadows and coralligenous reefs, restores seagrass, and runs research, environmental education and awareness campaigns. It also runs social inclusion projects for children from children's homes and families affected by violence or imprisonment, in partnership with local social organisations and the City of Naples. The park campaigns against the planned discharge outfalls in its Natura 2000 area and maintains the Pausilypon archaeological park, the Centro Ricerca e Divulgazione and a visitor centre.