Within the framework of the European TECTONIC project, a new exchange activity took place in September 2025 at Atlantis Consulting, organised in collaboration with the University of Calabria (UNICAL).
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New Seminar Under TECTONIC Framework Held at Atlantis with the University of Calabria
On May 27, 2025, Atlantis Consulting hosted a seminar within the TECTONIC project, featuring contributions from researchers at the University of Calabria. The event focused on blue growth, cultural heritage, and innovative interdisciplinary research.
Tectonic encounters in the Aegean and Ionian Seas: workshop and fieldwork highlights
As part of the TECTONIC project, international researchers gathered at the University of Patras for workshops and fieldwork dedicated to underwater cultural heritage. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on demonstrations of innovative conservation materials, the secondment fostered dialogue on heritage science, environmental risks, and sustainable preservation practices in the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
Research Stay in Puerto Madryn: Advancing Underwater Cultural Heritage Studies
Dr. Salvatore Medaglia (University of Calabria) concluded a research stay at CENPAT–CONICET in Puerto Madryn, Patagonia, focusing on 19th-century shipwrecks. In collaboration with Dr. Guillermo Gutiérrez, the work advanced the TECTONIC project’s investigations on the Emma schooner and other submerged heritage sites, emphasizing conservation strategies for the intertidal zone of the Patagonian coast.
CNR ISAC at H2O ROBOTICS
Alessandro Sardella from CNR-ISAC visited H2O ROBOTICS, in Zgabria, during his secondment, as part of the TECTONIC project.
Exploring Underwater Cultural Treasures: Argentina-Italy Collaboration
Argentine archaeologists from CONICET and the Ministry of Culture collaborate with Italy in exploring underwater cultural heritage and launching an international survey as part of the Tectonic project.
Emerging technologies for underwater communication and positioning
During his secondment, Marco Ricci was involved in a survey of the emerging technologies for underwater communication and positioning.
TECTONIC project at the European Researchers’ Night
Also this year TECTONIC participated in the European Researchers' Night held at the University of Calabria.
Contribution to UCH documentation at XXI INQUA Congress in Rome: 3D Research and Oceanus Lab’s results on Aegina submerged site
3D Research and Oceanus Lab presented their achieved results at XXI INQUA Congress – July 12th to 20th Rome 2023 – related to the field of documenting and promoting the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) site of Aegina, in Greece.
UNICAL’s Tutorial: Design of mechanical components for underwater robotic equipment
In the context of the workpackage 4, UNICAL’s secondee demonstrated how to design the integration of sensors in an underwater robotic platform.