Torre del Greco– A veritable underwater landfill, hidden beneath the water's surface in the heart of the port area. This is what emerged at the end of a complex cleanup operation conducted by the Torre del Greco Coast Guard, which concluded today. The operation resulted in a significant loss: approximately six tons of waste of all kinds were recovered from the sea and disposed of.
The operation, conducted in two key phases on January 15 and 22, 2026, involved the deployment of local Coast Guard personnel supported by specialists from the 2nd Naples Diving Unit. During the dives, aimed at monitoring the marine ecosystem and state property, the divers encountered a worrying scene of degradation.
The seabed contained not only "traditional" port waste, but also large, bulky items. Recovery operations brought to the surface two sunken boats, an outboard motor, old tires, and heavy concrete blocks ("dead weights"). Added to this was a large quantity of worn and abandoned mooring equipment, such as anchors, buoys, and ropes, which also posed a potential hazard to navigational safety.
Completing the cleanup required close institutional collaboration. Once the military, with the assistance of a port operator equipped with a crane, had hoisted the material onto the quay, the Municipality of Torre del Greco stepped in. The administration engaged a specialized company that properly disposed of the six tons of debris.
The Coast Guard command announced that the operation will not be an isolated one. Inspections will continue vigorously along the entire coastline under its jurisdiction, with the aim of preventing further spills and curbing environmental crimes that threaten the health of the gulf.
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Comments (3)
The article discusses landfill and remediation, but it doesn't fully explain how the operation was carried out. It's important to know more to understand whether everything was done correctly. I hope these operations continue.
The collaboration between the Coast Guard and the Municipality appears positive, but there are too many unanswered questions. What measures are planned to prevent this from happening again? The public needs to be better informed.
I don't know if the six tons of waste are enough to solve the pollution problem. We need a long-term plan to protect our seas, not just sporadic interventions.