Advisory Board

The ReSea Sports Advisory Board is composed of leading organizations from the fields of environmental protection, water sports, marine education, and sustainable development. Their role is to guide the project with expert insight, ensure relevance across sectors, and amplify its long-term impact across Europe.

These partners offer strategic advice, review key methodologies, and help bridge ReSea Sports with broader networks and policy frameworks.

Advisory Board Members

PADI AWARE Foundation

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PADI AWARE is a global movement powered by divers who protect the ocean. As the nonprofit partner of PADI, it empowers local action for global ocean conservation through citizen science, marine policy advocacy, and grassroots engagement—making it an ideal contributor to ReSea Sports’ mission of regenerative sports and community-led coastal regeneration.

EUROPARC Federation

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EUROPARC is the leading network for Europe’s protected areas, promoting sustainable management and transboundary cooperation among parks, nature reserves, and conservation zones. Their expertise in protected coastal areas brings valuable insight into balancing sports activities with ecosystem preservation.

Underwater Dome

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Underwater Dome blends marine research with immersive education, using underwater habitats to raise awareness about ocean protection and biodiversity. As an innovator in marine outreach, it supports ReSea Sports in inspiring a deeper public connection with marine ecosystems through sport.

CEPE – Consell Esportiu del Pla de l’Estany

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Based in Banyoles, Spain, CEPE is the regional Sports Council of Pla de l’Estany, dedicated to promoting physical activity and sport through strong community involvement. The organization collaborates with local municipalities, schools, clubs, and social entities to foster inclusive and sustainable sports practices. Located next to the iconic Lake Banyoles—an Olympic and international rowing venue—CEPE brings valuable experience in water sports and grassroots coordination to the ReSea Sports project.

ENVSN – École Nationale de Voile et des Sports Nautiques

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The École Nationale de Voile et des Sports Nautiques (ENVSN), located in Quiberon, France, is a national school dedicated to the development of nautical sports. Operating under the French Ministry of Sports, it combines high-level athlete training, professional education, and innovation in sustainable practices for maritime and coastal environments. Through its expertise in eco-responsible sport management and its involvement in the Sports & Biodiversity project, ENVSN supports ReSea’s mission by advancing regenerative approaches to water sports and fostering harmony between sport, the ocean, and biodiversity.

Future Oceans Lab – University of Vigo

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Future Oceans Lab is a research group dedicated to marine sustainability, climate adaptation, and the resilience of coastal communities. Based at the Centro de Investigacións Mariñas-CIM in the University of Vigo (Spain), it combines novel scientific research with practical solutions to help society respond to ocean change. Its work on adaptation and sustainable fisheries supports RESEA’s goal of promoting ocean care and embedding responsible practices in coastal sports and community activities.

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