The morphologic oceanographic and climatic peculiarities together with anthropic pressure factors make the northern Adriatic basin an environment extremely propitious to the growth of hypo-anoxic (low or no oxygen) events in waters. Anoxia determinates consistent damages in terms of environmental quality of the coast, quality and quantity of ichthyic and mariculture products. Consequently, the innovative monitoring project EMMA was designed, under LIFE-Enviroment framework. Partners from Italy and Slovenia are involved at the service of tourism, fishing and environment to counteract the effect of these phenomena. The project key aspect is the integration of different actors from academy, public authority and fishing association. It encourages synergy between research and business at national and European level.