The planet's blue lung
is on the verge of suffocation

Why should I WORRY?

Without the plant organisms and phytoplankton in the seas and oceans THAT PRODUCE 50-75% OF OUR OXYGEN AND CAPTURE 30% OF THE CO2 EMITTED we would not be able to breathe and survive on the planet

The posidonia meadows play this role in the mediterranean

THEY ARE EXCELLENT FISH HABITATS

providing protection, food and a nursery for juveniles

THEY STABILISE THE SEABED AND PREVENT COASTAL EROSION

By acting as a buffer against the waves and helping to anchor the sediment

What is CAUSING IT?

POLLUTION

The greatest threat comes from land-based sources related to anthropogenic activity (nitrate and phosphate-based fertilisers, etc.)

INCREASE IN YACHTING

Sea grass grows very slowly (1 to 5 cm per year). The damage caused by a boat dropping anchor takes decades to restore.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Rising temperatures, acidity and sea levels - as well as biological invasions - increase the seagrass mortality rate.

URBANISATION OF THE COASTLINE

Posidonia is threatened by coastal developments and urbanisation (land reclaimed from the sea which destroys the meadows).

What CAN I DO?

PLEASURE CRAFT

ECOLOGICAL MOORING AREAS

I use the ecological mooring areas using buoys and screw anchors

ANCHOR WHERE THERE IS THE LEAST IMPACT

I use the Donia app and choose a clear sandy area.

ANCHOR WITHOUT DRAGGING

Use an anchor rope to lift the anchor and wait for the boat to turn without forcing it.
HOLIDAYMAKERS

CHOOSE YOUR BEACHES

Encourage towns to protect the Posidonia meadows by choosing their beaches.

RESPONSIBLE TANNING

Choose a sun cream that doesn’t affect water quality.