Coastal ecosystems formed by macroalgae, seagrasses and salt marshes, also known as blue forests, are amongst the most valuable ecosystems on earth. Blue forests provide key ecosystem services for human well-being. Yet this role is still widely underappreciated in society, jeopardising the conservation of these habitats that are declining worldwide.
This project aims to address these issues by developing education activities and materials for an audience ranging from students to teachers, decision-makers and environmental authorities, media and maritime tourism professionals. The project's team works with these audiences to develop their skills and competencies, providing capacity-building that results in higher awareness to drive the conservation of this natural capital.
