Cargo vessel on the open Mediterranean
Mediterranean Environmental Protection Agency

Watching the sea so nothing goes unseen.

MEPA is the first environmental monitoring agency to integrate automation and artificial intelligence to continuously scan open-source information networks for environmental violations across the Mediterranean region.

Detection pipelineMonitoring
  1. Satellite imagery ingest QUEUED
  2. AIS vessel correlation QUEUED
  3. AI anomaly detection QUEUED
  4. Analyst verification QUEUED
  5. Evidence report filed QUEUED
Region: MED-BASINOSINT · GEOINT · AIS
↓ Scroll to exploreOpen-source intelligence · Satellite analysis · Evidence-based reporting
What we do

Accountability, engineered.

Three commitments drive every case we open — from the first anomaly on a satellite pass to the report on an authority's desk.

Turquoise cove beneath limestone cliffs Boats anchored in a clear Mediterranean lagoon Hazy coastline seen from the sea Investigative Excellence
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Investigative Excellence

We utilize advanced investigative methodologies, open-source intelligence, geospatial analysis, field documentation, and evidence-based reporting to conduct thorough investigations into environmental violations across the Mediterranean region.

Our work focuses on identifying illegal activity, documenting environmental harm, and producing actionable reports that can be used by authorities, institutions, and partner organizations.

Our objective is not only to expose environmental violations, but to ensure they are addressed through legitimate institutional channels with measurable outcomes and enforceable accountability.

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Coastal Protection

Our initiatives focus on protecting coastal and marine ecosystems, combating illegal dumping and environmental degradation, and promoting sustainable operational practices across the Mediterranean region.

Through monitoring, investigation, documentation, and public reporting, MEPA works to support environmental accountability, long-term ecological preservation, and responsible stewardship of maritime and coastal environments.

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Transparent Reporting

We emphasize transparency and evidence-based environmental reporting, providing the public, institutions, and partner organizations with clear insight into pollution events, environmental violations, and enforcement outcomes across the Mediterranean region.

MEPA maintains a documentation-first approach in all investigations. Addressed cases may be requested for review, subject to legal, operational, and privacy considerations.

Our objective is to ensure that environmental reporting remains credible, traceable, and actionable — reinforcing public trust and institutional accountability through transparent investigative standards.

How it works

From orbit to evidence.

Automation finds the signal. People verify it. Every finding becomes a documented, traceable report.

STEP 01

Observe

Open-source satellite imagery is continuously reviewed across the basin.

STEP 02

Correlate

AIS vessel tracking, weather and current data are aligned with each observation.

STEP 03

Detect

AI flags surface anomalies and suspicious maritime behaviour for review.

STEP 04

Verify

Analysts confirm findings with multi-source geospatial analysis and timelines.

STEP 05

Report

Evidence packages are submitted through institutional channels — and followed up.

By the numbers

The state of our sea.

Stay informed with the latest data on pollution and environmental health in the Mediterranean region.

25%

Pollution levels

Increase in marine pollution incidents recorded in 2026 compared to the previous year.

180+

Illegal dumping

Cases investigated this year — a growing concern for our coasts.

25%

Marine life impact

Decline in marine biodiversity due to pollution and habitat destruction, according to recent studies.

1M+

Public awareness

People reached by awareness campaigns, fostering community engagement.

Field record

What we document.

Witness the significant change our initiatives are driving in combating environmental degradation.

Industrial waste along a shoreline at dusk
Industrial runoff · Shoreline survey
Aerial view of a vessel near a rocky coast
Aerial coastal monitoring
Port cranes over a sandy beach
Port activity · Restricted zone
Aerial view of a green Mediterranean headland
Protected coastline
Pollution reporting

Seen something? Tell us.

Your observations can make a difference. If you witness pollution or an environmental violation, report it and help us take action.

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