Country: Spain

Site: Municipality of Teulada, Playa de la Ampolla de Moraira

Target: Tourists and visitors, Families and Kids, Local communities and residents

Short Description

A series of environmental education days highlighted the crucial role of seagrass beds and seaweed in coastal protection. These natural barriers reduce erosion and safeguard beaches from wave impact. Raising awareness among visitors is essential to promoting conservation and resilience against climate change. Held on three days during the tourist season, workshops engaged 90 participants. By emphasizing the importance of seagrass accumulation, the initiative fostered respect for natural processes.

Key messages included:

“Marine phanerogams and algae are natural barriers that protect our beaches."
"Every small action counts to protect our coastline."
"Nature plays a key role in the fight against climate change."

Goals

Inform visitors about the natural protection of coasts and their resilience to extreme weather
Promote good environmental practices and respect for the coastal environment.
Highlight the role of seagrass meadows and accumulated biomass on the shore

Reproducibility

Community involvement through educational days strengthens environmental commitment and promotes good practices on beaches.
Workshops and participatory dynamics are key tools to transmit knowledge and generate a positive impact on visitor behaviour.