From 11–13 March 2026, our partners at CETAQUA participated in the Spanish-Portuguese Symposium on Marine Intrusion Technology in Coastal Aquifers (TIAC 2026), held in Alicante. The event brought together leading experts, researchers, practitioners, and water managers from Spain, Portugal, and beyond to exchange knowledge and share the latest advances in monitoring, modelling, and managing seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers.
During the symposium, Isabel Gamallo Paz from CETAQUA represented MAR2PROTECT through an oral presentation entitled: “MAR2PROTECT: Managed Aquifer Recharge as a Measure for the Preservation of Coastal Groundwater Bodies: The Marbella–Estepona Case Study.” The presentation highlighted innovative approaches to managed aquifer recharge (MAR) as a key strategy to protect vulnerable coastal groundwater systems, showcasing practical applications and insights from the Marbella–Estepona case study (demosite 6).
TIAC 2026 provided a valuable platform for collaboration and dialogue, fostering the exchange of knowledge, the exploration of emerging methodologies, and the discussion of sustainable solutions for groundwater protection and management.
