VALIAS: Valorization of Marine Invasive Species a Pathway Towards the Protection of Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity: From Destructive Invaders to a Source of Wealth

Fostering Sustainable Resource Utilization: Developing novel methods to utilize IAS leads to sustainableresource management, aligning with circular bioeconomy principles.Driving Economic Growth through Innovation: Controlling IAS and creating new value chains stimulateseconomic growth and enhances resilience in fisheries and related industries.Empowering Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Protecting marine biodiversity by managing IAS positivelyimpacts ecosystem health and promotes long-term sustainability in European seas.