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GOB Menorca, with the support of Menorca Preservation and the Marilles Foundation, has launched the project “Look to Look After” | “Seeing is Believing,” which aims to strengthen both the emotional and rational connection between people — especially children — and the sea. By the end of June, more than 95 students from different schools on the island are expected to have taken part in the first edition of these educational workshops.

Knowing to preserve: a respectful look towards the sea

Loving the sea means understanding the fragility of the balance that sustains life in this environment. When we approach it, it is essential to do so with care and patience. For this reason, the initiative encourages attentive and respectful observation of the marine environment, avoiding direct contact with living organisms and promoting active contemplation rather than exploitation.

Children are given the chance to discover the richness and complexity of marine ecosystems firsthand through workshops that combine theory with hands-on activities by the sea. By learning about the species that inhabit these environments and the consequences of human actions on land, participants come to understand that the health of the sea also depends on how we use the territory and our everyday habits.

An experience that leaves a mark

The response to the first edition of “Observe to Connect” has been very positive, which has led to an expansion of the initial number of spots to accommodate all the registration requests received. So far, 68 children from different municipalities have taken part in the activities, which have been held at the beaches of Binibèquer and Algaiarens. The series of workshops will conclude in the coming weeks with two final sessions at Arenal d’en Castell and Cala en Porter.

Looking to the medium and long term, the “Look to look after” project aims to contribute to building a collective awareness that values, defends, and protects Menorca’s marine ecosystems and coastline.