Our logo is a reflection of our philosophy. We want to live and work with full respect for nature. We are all part of the same community, we are related and interconnected. We want to work so that our deep reverence for nature, our "Progetto Natura," spreads among people, young people, professionals, companies, and administrators. We want to use science and technology so that the future of man and nature can go on the same path.
Progetto Natura was founded in 2012, and it is part of MareTerra Group. We are professionals engaged for almost 20 years in scientific research, nature conservation and sustainable tourism. We are the first sustainable and scientific dolphin watching company in Sardinia.
Our boats have been designed to live this experience and to ensure maximum comfort. The compliance with quality standards, certifications and the adoption of respectful behaviour, allows us to reduce the impact on the environment and the disturbance to the dolphins and other wildlife.
We've been trained as academics and we have years of experience in the field. We are certified interpretive and nature guides. We are expert sailors, divers and free-divers. We can communicate with our guests in at least three languages: English, Italian, and French.
During our tours, the scientists of MareTerra NGO can collect scientific data. In this way, we allow you to enjoy the sea with new eyes, the eyes of scientists! Thanks to them, our chances of spotting dolphins are higher than 80%.
We are partners of Alghero Ecotourism Network, a network of responsible tourist operators committed to promoting sustainable tourism in Sardinia, reducing the environmental impact of their activities, and preserving Sardinian traditions and authenticity.
We have the High Quality Whale Watching Certificate® (HQWW®). The label certifies the sustainability of our dolphin watching tours. We follow rules to approach dolphins, to minimise the disturbance of our presence to these endangered animals.
We collaborate with local governements and institutions. We carry out training and teaching courses for students and professionals. We provide technical-scientific advice and assistance for the protection of the marine environment.
Thanks to our professionalism, we have received awards and commendations. In 2012 we won a European project, which funded the birth of our company. In 2013, we were chosen as the best practice in developing sustainable tourism in the framework of the project "Europeando", funded by the Region of Sardinia. Since 2016 we receive awards for the quality of our tours and the satisfaction of our guests.
The President
I am a marine biologist. I have a II level University Master Degree in "Conservation of animal biodiversity, management of protected areas and ecological networks" and a PhD in Behavioural Biology. I have worked at the International Centre for Bioacoustic and Environmental Research (University of Pavia). I have been the scientific director of the Dolphins Research Centre of Lampedusa (CTS Ambiente). In Sardinia, I have worked as a scientific consultant at the National Parks of La Maddalena Archipelago and Asinara Island and for the University of Sassari as a research fellow and professor of the behavioural ecology of cetaceans. Together with Francesco and Fabio, I founded MareTerra Group. I am scientific consultant for the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia - Isola Piana and co-founder and president of MareTerra NGO. I am a diving instructor, a certified interpretive and nature guide, a sailor and a freediver. I love scientific research and yoga.
The Big Eyes
I studied Economics and, from an early age, I have had a great passion for business. In 2000, I started my career as a businessman with a service company for the tourism industry. Some years later, I managed a music club to favour the discovery and expression of young artists and musicians. Together with Fabio and Gabriella, I founded MareTerra Group. I come from Barbagia, the heart of Sardinia, so I’m a passionate and profound connoisseur of my land, its nature, its traditions, culture, food and wine. I use my skills as a communicator to make people fall in love with Sardinia. My favourite targets are children and young, thanks to my experience as a pedagogical animator. I’m passionate about the off-road and an experienced driver. I am the co-founder of MareTerra NGO, covering the role of field assistant for all data collection activities. I am a certified interpretive and nature guide, a sailor, a freediver and a lifeguard. My passions are the sea, music and wine.
The Anchorman
I am a naturalist and an ethologist. Together with Gabriella and Francesco, I founded MareTerra Group. I have a II level University Master Degree in "Techniques for Environmental Assessment and Planning" from the Politecnico di Torino. I am an environmental expert in Ecolabel certifications. As a field assistant, I worked at the Dolphin Research Center of Lampedusa (CTS Ambiente). I have an in-depth knowledge of Geographic Information Systems I use daily for research activities. I am the co-founder and associate researcher of MareTerra NGO. I have been an environmental educator in schools, companies, parks and nature reserves. I continue to exercise the role of teacher and trainer for institutions, students, associations and freelancers. I am a certified interpretive and nature guide, a sailor, a freediver and a lifeguard. My passions are technology, cinema and reading.
Realizzazione Sito Web Kairos Comunicazione
Progetto Natura organizes boat tour on behalf of MareTerra Group in the waters of Alghero (Sardinia - Italy) to observe dolphins in their natural environment and experience the thrill of snorkelling guided by marine biologists. All the tours are based on the principles of sustainable tourism. By joining Progetto Natura, you can support MareTerra NPO and its scientific research and conservation projects.
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