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Building a sustainable marine future

We work for the conservation of marine biodiversity

At SUBMON, we are dedicated to conserving marine biodiversity and fostering a sustainable relationship with the ocean. Guided by scientific rigor, professionalism, and hands-on action, we strive to build knowledge and respect for the marine environment.

+15

years of experience

+315

completed projects

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Our team

SUBMON is made up of a multidisciplinary team of marine professionals, experts in marine biology, veterinary science, marine engineering, acoustics, environmental education, and science communication, with over 20 years of experience working in the marine field at both national and international levels.

Eva Flores

Co-founder and Head of Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies. Responsible for administration, finance and HR at SUBMON, overseeing the economic management of all its national and international projects.

Carla A. Chicote

Co-founder and Senior Project Manager

Agricultural Engineer; Master’s in Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Management; Master’s in Marine Sciences: Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management; and Postgraduate in Environmental GIS. Member of the Board of the European Cetacean Society. Responsible for work related to marine mammals and their impacts, marine acoustics, MMO and MAP coordination, as well as data analysis and GIS projects.

Mariluz Parga

Co-founder and Senior Project Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine; Master’s in Wildlife Conservation and Clinic. Member of the SSC Wildlife Health Specialist Group, the Marine Turtle Specialist Group of the IUCN, the International Sea Turtle Society, and the European EUROWA Network. Responsible for tasks related to conservation medicine and involving marine turtles and fisheries work, as well as preparedness for oiled wildlife events.

Àlex Bartolí

Co-founder and external consultant

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, specialising in Animal Biology. Delegate for Spain of the European Elasmobranch Association and member of the SSC Shark Specialist Group of the IUCN. Responsible for consultancy work in fisheries and shark and ray conservation projects.

Jordi Sànchez

Co-founder

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences; Diploma in Natural Space Management and Conservation. Member of the Catalan Association of Biologists, the Catalan Association of Oceanographers, the MedPan expert group, the Iberian Network of harmful algae and biotoxins, and an official expert for the Department of Justice specialising in marine life. Responsible for tasks involving underwater habitats, mooring buoy fields and compatibility studies with Marine Strategies.

Latest news

When nature outdoes fiction: discover the “Pokémon” of the Mediterranean
When nature outdoes fiction: discover the “Pokémon” of the MediterraneanOcean literacy

When nature outdoes fiction: discover the “Pokémon” of the Mediterranean

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Or, in our case, Pokémon or nudibranchs? This time, the answer is simple: nudibranchs. Long before Pikachu and the rest of the…
SUBMONAugust 27, 20265 min
The eclipse that will make us look to the sky… and to the sea
The eclipse that will make us look to the sky… and to the seaOcean literacy

The eclipse that will make us look to the sky… and to the sea

On 12 August 2026, Spain will witness an extraordinary astronomical event: a total solar eclipse visible across much of the country. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible…
SUBMONAugust 7, 20266 min
How plastic reaches the ocean: the hidden journey of marine litter
How plastic reaches the ocean: the hidden journey of marine litterOcean literacy

How plastic reaches the ocean: the hidden journey of marine litter

We have all seen images of sea turtles entangled in fishing nets, beaches covered in plastic waste, or fish interacting with discarded litter. These are powerful and worrying scenes that…
SUBMONJuly 24, 20267 min
From Barriers to Engagement: SEA2SEE’s Legacy for Promoting Responsible Seafood Consumption
From Barriers to Engagement: SEA2SEE’s Legacy for Promoting Responsible Seafood ConsumptionEducation and engagementOcean literacy

From Barriers to Engagement: SEA2SEE’s Legacy for Promoting Responsible Seafood Consumption

After four years of collaboration between organisations from across Europe, the SEA2SEE project has come to an end, leaving behind a wide range of knowledge, resources and practical experience to…
SUBMONJuly 7, 20266 min
COASTRUST meeting in Albania explores collaborative environmental stewardship for Mediterranean ecosystems
COASTRUST meeting in Albania explores collaborative environmental stewardship for Mediterranean ecosystemsEvents and conferencesMarine environmental management

COASTRUST meeting in Albania explores collaborative environmental stewardship for Mediterranean ecosystems

How can collaboration between local communities, public institutions and environmental organisations help protect Mediterranean coastal ecosystems in the long term? Representatives from public administrations and different relevant stakeholders of the…
SUBMONJune 3, 20265 min
BLUE CONNECT volunteer activity in L’Albera helps recover detached Neptune grass shoots
BLUE CONNECT volunteer activity in L’Albera helps recover detached Neptune grass shootsHabitats and related species

BLUE CONNECT volunteer activity in L’Albera helps recover detached Neptune grass shoots

On Sunday 26 April, SUBMON organised a volunteer activity at Canyelles beach in Llançà as part of the European project BLUE CONNECT. The session focused on collecting detached Posidonia oceanica…
SUBMONMay 11, 20265 min
The new edition of the SEA2SEE MOOC on responsible seafood consumption is now available
The new edition of the SEA2SEE MOOC on responsible seafood consumption is now availableEducation and engagementOcean literacy

The new edition of the SEA2SEE MOOC on responsible seafood consumption is now available

The European project SEA2SEE, of which SUBMON is a partner, has just launched the new and final edition of its MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), “Navigating the Sea to Plate…
SUBMONApril 17, 20264 min
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Conservation networks

We collaborate with other organizations to promote marine conservation across different levels and regions. For this reason, SUBMON is part of several conservation networks.

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