Iti-cultura in Piombino: the outgoing concessionaires in the sea areas of the Gulf of Follonica are confirmed

Piombino, November 27, 2025 – The allocation of the areas intended for aquaculture in the Gulf of Follonica confirmed the current concessionaires, ending a lengthy and complex procedure initiated by the Municipality of Piombino. The tender established the continued management of the sea areas dedicated to livestock farming.

The Municipality of Piombino had imposed a ban three marine breeding farms for a total of about 556 hectares. Despite the numerous expressions of interest, the actual applications submitted for the various lots were those of the historical operators for each area. The assessments of the technical commission led to the confirmation of the current concessionaires, who were deemed suitable and in compliance with the requirements set out in the tender.

According to the information provided by the administration, the proposals received have been carefully examined and have offered guarantees regarding:

• Security of operations at sea

   

• Sustainability and respect for environmental regulations

   

• Production capacity

   

• Continuity in management

The assessor for the Environment of the Municipality of Piombino emphasized the need to maintain High standards of environmental protection and ensure a stable and controlled production system.

New criteria have been introduced that are designed to improve things even further:

• The safety of the installations

   

• Product traceability

   

• The environmental compatibility of livestock farming activities

   

• The quality of the productions, with particular attention to the mussel farming and local fishing

   

These factors will help preserve the ecosystem of the Follonica Gulf and enhance the fish-farming industry, one of the strategic sectors for the territory’s economy.