Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre

Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre acts as the perfect accompaniment to a site of such natural complexity and interest. This is a PANACE project.

Situated a mere few metres from Dwejra’s inland sea, the PANACEA environmental education centre acts as the perfect accompaniment to a site of such natural complexity and interest. The main benefit of the PANACEA project (www.panaceaproject.net) is that a Marine Protected Area finally has its own centre on location where anyone – divers, tourists, swimmers, children – can learn about what is special about Dwejra’s underwater landscape. The project shared its vision with five partners: Provincia di Siracusa, Provincia di Palermo, Comune di Lampdusa/Linosa, San Lawrenz local council and the University of Malta (IOC-MOC). Out of the five, Dwejra’s was the first centre to materialise – four other such Centres were opened in Lampedusa, Siracusa and within the Province of Palermo. The San Lawrenz local council has played a large role in the realisation of the centre, which had been in the pipeline since 2006, and which finally opened its doors in March of 2013. The council has been assisted by the University of Malta. The University’s input was mostly technical. Alan Deidun, a marine biologist and project manager for the PANACEA project compiled all the information for the centre, which required a lot of research and checking before it was finalised. The University of Malta also contributed in terms of the photography, interactive material and videos. A visit to the centre is a great way to get informed about the vast and varied underwater world of the Dwejra area. It opens up onto a world that is colourful and interactive, with lots of photography, information boards, and 3D models, or dioramas, recreating specific underwater ecosystems. There is also a screening room currently airing three wonderfully filmed documentaries by Alan Deidun, Shaun Arrigo and Pedja Miletic. This is the first Marine Protected Area to have a visitor centre in Malta. MPAs are usually accompanied by a visitor centre as well as offices of those who procure it. Their importance cannot be underestimated. Marine Protected Areas are vital to the flourishing of biodiversity that is often under threat by human activity. By protecting particular areas, species are given the opportunity to regenerate or breed safely. This is also good news for the tourism industry – especially, in the case of Dwejra, when it comes to diving. Since it opened its doors in March 2013, the general feedback in relation to the centre has been positive.

06/09/2026

Hidden between Dwejra’s dramatic cliffs, the Inland Sea is one of Gozo’s most striking natural gems 🌊 💙 🇲🇹

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28/07/2026

Hey friends 🖐 🙋‍♂️🙋
Best wishes for a wonderful afternoon from Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre!!
28-07-2026
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🇲🇹Bonġu Ħbieb il Ħadd it tajjeb🇦🇺 Good morning Friends Relaxing Sunday 🇮🇹 Buongiorno amici Buona Domenica!26-07-2...
26/07/2026

🇲🇹Bonġu Ħbieb il Ħadd it tajjeb
🇦🇺 Good morning Friends Relaxing Sunday
🇮🇹 Buongiorno amici Buona Domenica!
26-07-2026
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19/07/2026

.malta The Environment and Resources Authority has reminded the public that disturbing dolphins and turtles in Maltese waters is illegal and can put the animals under unnecessary stress.

Boaters and sea users are advised to keep a minimum distance of 100 metres from dolphins and turtles and reduce their speed to 5 knots or less when within 300 metres of them. The authority also encourages people to allow the animals to approach on their own terms rather than attempting to get closer.

Anyone who encounters an injured or distressed turtle or dolphin is encouraged to contact ERA on 2292 3500 or Nature Trust Malta on 9999 9505.

Source: Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).

🇲🇹 Bonġu Ħbieb Nawguralkhom ġurnata u tmien il ġimgħa t-tajba!🇦🇺 Good morning Friends Wishing you all nice weekend!🇮...
18/07/2026

🇲🇹 Bonġu Ħbieb Nawguralkhom ġurnata u tmien il ġimgħa t-tajba!
🇦🇺 Good morning Friends Wishing you all nice weekend!
🇮🇹 Buongiorno amici vi auguro a tutti voi amici buon finesettima!
18-07-2026
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17/07/2026

Gawdi l-baħar mingħajr ma tfixkel lill-annimali li jgħixu fih!

Irrispetta l-ħajja marina u żomm distanza sigura minn dawn l-annimali 🐬

Jekk tara xi fekruna jew denfil midrub jew f'periklu, ċempel lill-ERA fuq 2292 3500 jew lil Nature Trust - FEE Malta fuq 9999 9505.

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Enjoy the sea without disturbing the animals that live in it!

Respect marine life and keep a safe distance from these animals 🐬

If you spot an injured or distressed turtle or dolphin, contact ERA on 2292 3500 or Nature Trust Malta on 9999 9505.

16/07/2026
16/07/2026

🇲🇹Hi Ħbieb 🖐Bonġu!! 🥵Ixorbu ħafna lma!
🇦🇺Hi Friends 🙋‍♂️ Good morning!!🥵 Drink a lot of water!
🇮🇹Ciao amici 🙋 Buongiorno!! 🥵Bevete tanta aqua!
16-07-2026
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14/07/2026

🇲🇹Hi 🖐 Ħbieb wara nofsinhar it tajjeb mid Dwejra
🇦🇺Hello 🖐Friends good afternoon from Dwejra
🇮🇹Ciao🖐 Amici buon pomeriggio da Dwejra
14-07-2026
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Pjazza Tad-Dwejra
San Lawrenz
SLZ1360

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