FC Barceloneta makes another smart summer signing
MB92 Barcelona, together with Carbon Blue, has completed a second delivery of bespoke benches to FC Barceloneta, following the successful installation of the first set last year. Manufactured from recycled plastic recovered from superyacht refit projects at the shipyard, the benches feature an updated design and proudly incorporate the club’s colours, giving a second life […]
Eating seasonal and locally sourced fish is not merely a nostalgic habit of fishermen
Today, supermarkets have accustomed us to fiction: that of perpetual availability. We want sea bass in July and sardines in January, which is achieved by bringing the fish from the other side of the world or raising them in industrial facilities. And we pay a high price for it. As a city, Barcelona has set […]
MAR-VIU (LIVING SEA) Project
Regeneration of urban marine biodiversity MAR-VIU is a pioneering project focused on marine restoration, scientific monitoring, and citizen participation that transforms an urban space—the Port of Barcelona—into a real and measurable haven for marine life. MAR-VIU aims to increase species diversity and population, create an effective and recognized conservation area, and integrate it into an […]
Women in science: mapping the invisible
On this March 8, the ICM-CSIC would like to pay tribute to the women who have dedicated their lives to unraveling the secrets of the ocean. Women who, as researcher Belén Alonso puts it, have run a true “long-distance race” on a path that has not always been easy. We do so by remembering a […]
MB92 Barcelona honoured at Port of Barcelona’s Positive Impact 10th anniversary
On November 27th, the Port of Barcelona celebrated the 10th anniversary of Positive Impact, its annual report that tracks and promotes environmental, social, and governance progress across the port community. During the event, MB92 Barcelona was recognised in the medium- sized company category for its outstanding contribution to environmental sustainability. The award highlights MB92 Barcelona’s […]
The sea… all year round !
The Beach Center, Barcelona City Council’s municipal environmental facility for the sea and coastline, has enjoyed a season from April to October full of activities, experiences, and… sea! Games to learn how to care for our environment, biosnorkels that help us get to know the coast better and provide useful data for the scientific community, […]
Omega-3 from our sea is disappearing
A health challenge in La Barceloneta A recent scientific study sends us a clear and worrying warning from the heart of the Mediterranean: the local supply of essential Omega-3 fatty acids has fallen by more than 60% in just two decades. This is the main conclusion of a study led by the Institute of Marine […]
Recognition for our commitment to the community and the environment
MB92 Barcelona, based in Barceloneta, has been awarded the President Macià 2025 Plaque of Excellence by the Government of Catalonia, recognizing the company’s ongoing efforts in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), particularly for its contributions to the local economy, community involvement, and environmental commitment. With local roots and international reach Located in the heart of […]
Life is water, life is the ocean!
Yes, all life as we know it is based on water, and since 97% of the water on Earth is found in the ocean, we can rightly say that life is the ocean. And we say Ocean with capital letters to clearly indicate that all marine basins are interconnected; there are not many oceans, there […]
Restoring marine nature from the city
Marine restoration is a set of actions aimed at recovering the health and biodiversity of marine ecosystems, reversing damage and recreating natural conditions so that marine habitats can once again function in a healthy and balanced way. The Centre de la Platja (Barcelona City Council) connects the city with the sea through training, awareness-raising, and […]
MB92, Pinmar, and the Port of Barcelona launch plastic recycling centre
The Port of Barcelona has unveiled a pioneering plastic recycling centre, the result of a strategic collaboration between MB92 Group, Pinmar, and the Barcelona Port Authority. Officially launched in May 2025, this initiative marks a major step forward in the local maritime industry’s transition toward a circular economy and reduced plastic waste. The new 200-square-metre […]
Climate change in the Mediterranean
What can each of us do? The Mediterranean region is one of the most vulnerable to climate change. With warming 20% faster than the global average, its effects are already evident: more frequent heat waves, droughts, fires, and rising sea levels. Faced with this situation, a collective response is essential, but individual actions also play […]
You will find Josep Lluís Pelegrí at the ICM , and the ICM in Barceloneta
The ICM is the fourth largest research institute of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the largest dedicated to marine research. The ICM conducts research on topics related to the interaction between the ocean and climate, the conservation and sustainable use of marine life and ecosystems, and the mitigation of natural and anthropogenic impacts, […]
Ocean Project Agora
With the oceans, with Barceloneta At a critical moment for our planet, the Institute of Marine Sciences stands as a beacon of hope and action in Barceloneta. With the growing threat of climate change, coastal cities like ours face unprecedented challenges. The ICM is not only dedicated to scientific research but also seeks to connect […]
The Beach Center: 20 years promoting links between citizens and the sea
The Beach Center (Barcelona City Council), an environmental and sustainability education facility specializing in the sea and the coastline, opened its doors on Somorrostro Beach in 2005 Initially designed as a space for family educational play in summer, the vision of its role in the neighborhood and the city has been evolving, as well as […]
MB92 acquires GYG Ltd
The end of 2023 marked a significant milestone in the superyacht refit sector with the acquisition of GYG Ltd by Barceloneta-based MB92 Group. With this transaction, the Pinmar and Technocraft brands are added to the company’s growing service portfolio. This merger brings together two leading names: one specializing in high-end yacht painting and the other […]
Do you know what ocean culture is?
Do you know what ocean culture is? Also known as Ocean Literacy encompasses all the knowledge that people have about the sea. What you know about the sea has incalculable value. Whether you learned it in school, walking on the beach or listening to the stories of your grandparents… You have, therefore, ocean culture. Educational […]
Barcelona, city of the sea
Barcelona has discovered itself as a city that lives facing the sea! 2024 was a blue year: the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference, the America’s Cup and the Cultural Regatta that accompanied it, the Catalan Skating Regatta, the Vive la Vela and Mirada Azul school programmes, the Sea of Activities in Odyssey Square, Christmas at the […]
With the Community in 2024; With the Community in 2025
As proud members of this special community, we strive to support meaningful and sustainable initiatives that create a positive and lasting impact for our neighbourhood and all its residents. Below is a summary of some of our joint actions in 2024 and our plans for 2025. Toy Drive In partnership with Carlos Arena, we […]
Reconnecting with the sea in Barceloneta
It is inevitable to think that our routine distances us from our natural essence. Despite enjoying a wonderful neighbourhood that gives us the possibility of being in contact with the sea, sometimes we do not find the time or the way to connect with it. That is why an initiative arose from the Association of […]
Respect the sea, enjoy the beach
This Summer 2024, the Beach Centre has once again offered free experiences to connect citizens with the sea. Some 600 children have enjoyed activities and workshops to get to know the inhabitants of our coasts and learn to respect them, while enjoying the beach. But the activity doesn’t stop in autumn! The Beach Centre is […]
MB92, Carbon Blue and FC Barceloneta. A great team!
The M92 shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat (a port in Provence, France), expanding their synergies between the local communities of La Barceloneta and La Ciotat , have collaborated with CarbonBlue , a local company specialising in plastic recycling. The main objective of this company is to transform discarded plastic into furniture, sculptures and other […]
The marine environment is seriously threatened
The effects of climate change and the impact of waste are two of the most serious threats to the health of the marine environment. The increase in temperatures and sea level facilitates the appearance of invasive species on our coasts and worsens the effects of storms, beach erosion and damage to infrastructure with very costly […]
Gorgonias Project
In 2020 a gorgonian forest was discovered at a depth of 19 metres next to the entrance to the Port of Barcelona. Today Barcelona has become the first maritime city in the Mediterranean to carry out a study and active restoration of its seabed with gorgonians, endangered and vulnerable animal species known for their importance […]
La Barceloneta, important enclave for the Decade of the Oceans
Next April, Barcelona will host the Ocean Decade Conference, a global event that will foster dialogue between the Ocean Decade community and partners with citizens to assess what has been achieved and set joint priorities for the future. It will be a three-day face-to-face event, April 10-12, co-led with a number of partners: Generalitat de […]