The party has based its request on warnings issued by researchers from the University of La Laguna, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). According to the party, there is growing concern regarding the use of environmental arguments to justify interventions whose ecological effectiveness has not been conclusively proven.
Last May, a group of over 20 scientists signed a public statement questioning the nature of the project. Experts warn that such actions may be prioritizing image strategies and commercial activity over genuine environmental restoration, potentially facilitating access to protected areas that should remain free from speculative exploitation.
“"When dozens of scientists warn that an action may be based more on an image strategy than on authentic environmental restoration, the duty of the administration is to listen, reconsider, and act with responsibility."
Nueva Canarias insists that biodiversity conservation in Tenerife must be based on verified scientific criteria, transparency, and social participation. Therefore, they are calling for an independent and rigorous evaluation to clear up uncertainties regarding the installation of artificial structures in a marine environment of high ecological value.
