Over half of the oxygen we breathe originates from the sea, and Posidonia oceanica, often referred to as “the lungs of the Mediterranean,” plays a crucial role in supplying oxygen to coastal waters.
However, the decline of Posidonia oceanica is primarily driven by human activities, with significant environmental and economic consequences for the Mediterranean ecosystem. This growing threat has sparked increasing concern among scientists, citizens, and environmental managers.
In 2004, the Community of Murcia’s Fishing and Aquaculture Service, in collaboration with the Spanish Oceanographic Institute, launched a long-term program dedicated to establishing and monitoring Posidonia oceanica meadows. As part of this initiative, they undertook the task of updating the monitoring network for Posidonia oceanica in the Region of Murcia.
In my work, I sought to capture the essence of Posidonia—its flowing form, its colors, the water that sustains it, and the dedicated care shown by the team working to protect it.
ServicesRebranding and merchandiseClientInstituto Español de Oceanografía. Murcia, SpainYear2021
