Listening to the experts
Find out in eight minutes what Posidonia oceanica and what we can do to protect and preserve it.
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Sion Riera
FEDAS scientific diver and coordinator of Acción Posidonia Baleares / Scientific Diver and Coordinator of the Posidonia Action Programme in the Balearic Islands
What is Posidonia oceanica, where is it found, and why isn't it a type of seaweed? / What is Posidonia oceanica, where is it found, and why is it not an alga?
Inés Perales
Science Communicator at the Oceanogràfic in Valencia / Science Communicator at the Oceanogràfic of Valencia
Why is Posidonia so important to the ocean and to us? What ecosystem services does it provide? / Why is Posidonia so important for the sea and for us? What ecosystem services does it provide?
Theresa Zabell
President of the Ecomar Foundation / President of the Ecomar Foundation
How many years does it take for Posidonia to grow? What happens when we anchor on it? / How many years does Posidonia take to grow? What happens when we anchor on it?
Jorge Terrados
Scientist at IMEDEA CSIC-UIB / Research Scientist at IMEDEA CSIC-UIB
How does Posidonia help slow climate change? / How does Posidonia help slow down climate change?
Enric Gomis
Marine scientist / Marine Scientist
How can I tell if I'm anchoring over posidonia or over sand? / How can I tell if I’m anchoring on Posidonia or on sand?
Beatriz Arribas
Senior Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Iberia / Senior Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Iberia
How can companies help protect ecosystems such as seagrass beds? / How can businesses help protect ecosystems such as Posidonia?
Daniel Martínez
SSI Area Manager, Spain / SSI Area Manager Spain
How can you enjoy water sports without damaging the Posidonia? / How can we enjoy water sports without harming Posidonia?
Guillermo Álvarez
FEDAS Scientific Diving Coordinator / FEDAS Scientific Diving Coordinator
From a diving perspective, what differences can be seen between a healthy Posidonia meadow and a damaged one? / From a diving perspective, what differences can be observed between a healthy and a damaged Posidonia meadow?