Before the summer holidays, the children of the coastal villages of Mundaka and Ea (Biscay, Spain) had the opportunity to discover the creatures of the mesopelagic zone through a 3D video.

The initiative was made possible thanks to two AZTI researchers, Gorka Gabiña and Jon Ruiz, and the material produced during the SUMMER project.

Every year the Haizeder (Ea) and CEIP (Mundaka) schools invite the parents of the pupils to share their knowledge with the class and this year Jon and Gorka decided to talk to them about the mesopelagic zone and the importance of our oceans in general.

According to what the researchers told us, the children were delighted and showed great interest, asking lots of questions.

The importance of Marine Literacy

Marine literacy is essential for children for a number of reasons, both educational and environmental.

Introducing children to marine literacy helps them develop a deep understanding of the oceans and their ecosystems. This is crucial to fostering a generation that values and protects marine environments.

It also fosters interest in natural sciences, marine biology, and ecology. Children learn about biodiversity, life cycles, and ecological processes in an interactive and hands-on way.

And finally, it helps children understand the importance of the oceans by encouraging a global and responsible perspective.

From the SUMMER project we would like to thank Jon and Gorka for their collaboration to show the younger ones the importance of the mesopelagic ecosystem.

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