We joined forces once again with the Amicos association for another marine restoration day, this time taking our collaboration to the waters of Sálvora , in the Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands . The activity allowed our team to learn firsthand about the work of Amicos' environmental activists and participate directly in the recovery of the seabed.
ALTIA's participation in this event continues the collaboration initiated in 2025 to promote the training and employment of people with intellectual disabilities in activities related to environmental conservation and restoration, as well as to develop actions for the recovery of marine ecosystems.
This partnership allows us to combine the involvement of our professionals with projects in which people with intellectual disabilities play an active and leading role. Within this framework, Amicos environmental activists participate in different phases of the restoration processes, from laboratory work to actions carried out directly in the natural environment. Furthermore, they share the knowledge they acquire with companies, educational institutions, and other groups through outreach and environmental awareness activities.
In this regard, our Director of Sustainability and ESG at ALTIA, Josefina Fernández , highlighted that “collaborating with Amicos allows us to contribute to the recovery of marine biodiversity and support initiatives that connect the conservation of the natural environment with the generation of opportunities and the active participation of all people. At ALTIA, we understand sustainability as a commitment that must translate into concrete actions, capable of generating value for the environment and for people.”
For his part, Amicos CEO Xoán España emphasized the importance of “support like that offered by ALTIA, as well as the opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities to share their work as environmental activists. These collaborations allow us to advance inclusion, contributing to the recovery of our marine ecosystems.”
From the laboratory to the natural environment
The activity began with a visit to the Macroalgae Laboratory at the AMICOS Comprehensive Care Center . Amicos environmental activists explained to the ALTIA professionals their role in the recovery of marine species such as gorgonians, kelp, hemanthalia, and eelgrass. To carry out these tasks, they receive specific training and participate in a preparation process that allows them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to intervene in the different phases of the project, from laboratory work to interventions in the natural environment.
The group moved to the waters of the Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park, where they participated in the release of 250 kelp supports, continuing the work previously carried out in the laboratory and contributing to the restoration of the kelp forests in this area.
People at the heart of sustainability
This action represents a new opportunity to continue collaborating in the recovery of these habitats and to reinforce a way of working that connects sustainability and inclusion through the active participation of people.
