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At SUBMON, we work every day to drive initiatives that protect the marine environment, promote sustainability, and foster a more respectful relationship with nature. In this section, we share the latest news from our projects and actions, showcasing our daily efforts in marine conservation.

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Exploring marine biodiversity with BiodivOcean in Gothenburg
Exploring marine biodiversity with BiodivOcean in GothenburgEducation and engagementOcean literacy

Exploring marine biodiversity with BiodivOcean in Gothenburg

The BiodivOcean team recently gathered in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the project’s Annual Meeting. As a partner in BiodivOcean, SUBMON joined the project consortium for several days of project updates, planning…
SUBMONSeptember 23, 20264 min
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
SUBMON participates in the 37th European Cetacean Society Conference in Dundee, the largest edition in its history
SUBMON participates in the 37th European Cetacean Society Conference in Dundee, the largest edition in its historyEvents and conferencesMarine mammals

SUBMON participates in the 37th European Cetacean Society Conference in Dundee, the largest edition in its history

From 22 to 24 April 2026, SUBMON attended the 37th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society (ECS), held in Dundee, Scotland, under the theme “Basics to Benefits”. With nearly…
SUBMONJune 16, 20265 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
Authorities and local community come together in L’Albera as part of the BLUE CONNECT project
Authorities and local community come together in L’Albera as part of the BLUE CONNECT projectMarine environmental management

Authorities and local community come together in L’Albera as part of the BLUE CONNECT project

On the 18th of February 2026, the BLUE CONNECT project, in which SUBMON participates, brought together public authorities, the fishing sector and the local community in two workshops held at…
SUBMONApril 10, 20263 min
ECSA 2026: When Citizens Strengthen Science
ECSA 2026: When Citizens Strengthen ScienceEvents and conferencesOcean literacy

ECSA 2026: When Citizens Strengthen Science

At 65° North latitude in the city of Oulu, Finland, researchers, educators, practitioners, and communities gathered for the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) conference. But beyond being just another scientific…
SUBMONMarch 25, 20265 min
COSTtERA-3: a new step forward in understanding bottlenose dolphins and their interaction with fisheries
COSTtERA-3: a new step forward in understanding bottlenose dolphins and their interaction with fisheriesMarine environmental managementMarine mammals

COSTtERA-3: a new step forward in understanding bottlenose dolphins and their interaction with fisheries

This February marks the launch of the project “COSTtERA-3: Dolphins and Fisheries – A Sustainable Coexistence? Consolidating Knowledge on the Interaction Between Bottlenose Dolphins and Trawl Fisheries in Northern Catalonia”.…
SUBMONMarch 11, 20267 min
Communication and engagement driving marine restoration in OCEAN CITIZEN
Communication and engagement driving marine restoration in OCEAN CITIZENOcean literacy

Communication and engagement driving marine restoration in OCEAN CITIZEN

Within the Horizon Europe project OCEAN CITIZEN, communication and stakeholder engagement are recognised as fundamental components of effective marine restoration. Ensuring that project actions are clearly explained, accessible and connected…
SUBMONFebruary 25, 20265 min
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: we interview one of the women researchers of COSTtERA-3
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: we interview one of the women researchers of COSTtERA-3Marine mammals

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: we interview one of the women researchers of COSTtERA-3

Every 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated, a date proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to recognise the fundamental role…
SUBMONFebruary 11, 202611 min
SUBMON contributes to the development of the European technical guidances to promote harmonisation in the monitoring of Neptune seagrass meadows
SUBMON contributes to the development of the European technical guidances to promote harmonisation in the monitoring of Neptune seagrass meadowsHabitats and related speciesMarine environmental management

SUBMON contributes to the development of the European technical guidances to promote harmonisation in the monitoring of Neptune seagrass meadows

Posidonia oceanica meadows are among the most emblematic and valuable habitats in the Mediterranean. Neptune seagrass is a plant endemic to the Mediterranean Sea that forms extensive underwater meadows from…
SUBMONFebruary 6, 20264 min
RESILIA removes over 11 tonnes of large mooring elements and waste impacting Neptune seagrass meadows in the Massís de les Cadiretes
RESILIA removes over 11 tonnes of large mooring elements and waste impacting Neptune seagrass meadows in the Massís de les CadiretesHabitats and related speciesMarine environmental management

RESILIA removes over 11 tonnes of large mooring elements and waste impacting Neptune seagrass meadows in the Massís de les Cadiretes

As part of the RESILIA project, large mooring elements and waste have been removed from the seabed of the Massís de les Cadiretes. These elements were affecting, or had the…
SUBMONJanuary 23, 20263 min
We already know the winners of the RESILIA underwater photography contest
We already know the winners of the RESILIA underwater photography contestOcean literacy

We already know the winners of the RESILIA underwater photography contest

In 2025, the RESILIA project launched its first underwater photography contest to highlight Neptune seagrass meadows, a habitat essential to marine biodiversity and the health of Mediterranean coastal ecosystems. The…
SUBMONJanuary 16, 20263 min
Symbiosis in the sea: Beyond Finding Nemo
Symbiosis in the sea: Beyond Finding NemoHabitats and related speciesOcean literacy

Symbiosis in the sea: Beyond Finding Nemo

Just as humans cooperate and help one another to make life in society possible, collaboration between species is also key in nature. Far from being rare, many forms of life…
SUBMONJanuary 7, 20264 min
Nearly a decade of bottlenose dolphin photo identification in northern Catalonia: 700 individuals recorded
Nearly a decade of bottlenose dolphin photo identification in northern Catalonia: 700 individuals recordedMarine mammals

Nearly a decade of bottlenose dolphin photo identification in northern Catalonia: 700 individuals recorded

SUBMON has successfully photo identified 700 bottlenose dolphins in the Montgrí and Cap de Creus area, an extraordinary figure that highlights the remarkable richness of the marine ecosystems in this…
SUBMONDecember 3, 20254 min
Sweet inspiration: lighthouse, chocolate, and the ocean
Sweet inspiration: lighthouse, chocolate, and the oceanOcean literacy

Sweet inspiration: lighthouse, chocolate, and the ocean

A lighthouse is often defined simply as “a tall building near the coast or shore with a flashing light at the top to warn ships of rocks and other dangers.”…
SUBMONOctober 23, 20253 min