In this section, you will be able to view promotional videos published through ecoRoute’ YouTube channel
CEAM hosted a working meeting with the partners of the ecoRoute project, where the project’s objectives and recent archaeological and environmental research in Madeira were presented. The event concluded with an engaging debate, complemented by participants’ responses to an interactive questionnaire on the Mentimeter platform.
The 41-meter wreck of the Nahoon, sunk intentionally in 1993 by the Martinique Regional Diving Committee, lies at a depth of 35 meters north of Cape Solomon. Accessible from Grande Anse in 10 minutes, the site is marked by a buoy for easy boat access. Experienced divers with Pe40 and PADI Deep certifications can explore the wreck’s interior, including engine rooms and cellars.
As an artificial reef, the Nahoon fosters marine life, with sightings of moray eels, barracudas, hammerhead sharks, and turtles. Originally launched in 1911 as a lighthouse ship, the Nahoon’s various transformations led to its final purpose as an ecological asset in the 1990s.
The wreck of Amélie | L’ Epave Amélie (a wreck located in one of the Martinique pilot sites of ecoRoute) was presented during the French “Outremer.lemag” TV show. A video footage of the underwater documentation activities was presented, allowing viewers to have a “dry” access to the wreck’s environment.
Ghost fishing gear continues to harm marine ecosystems long after being abandoned. Through a coordinated effort between local fishermen and divers, lost traps are being recovered to protect biodiversity and restore seabed health.
This video highlights the recovery process, key challenges, and the positive environmental impact of this initiative.