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92% of transplanted sponges survive polluted Palamós waters
9/1/2026
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Story summary
- Manuel Maldonado demonstrated that chicken liver sponge (Chondrosia reniformis) survived in Marina Palamós harbour’s polluted waters.
- Approximately 92% of the transplanted sponges survived, and asexual reproduction raised individuals from 24 to 40.
- Red starfish began settling near the surviving sponges, suggesting early habitat restoration.
- Maldonado plans to test combined sponge-oyster projects to enhance bioremediation in the harbour.
