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Developing a more efficient and sustainable marine economy is becoming possible with new regenerative approaches. Last Saturday, a workshop in Maó explored these innovative ideas.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: a new course for the sea
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On Saturday, November 30th, the first Regenerative Aquaculture Seminar in Menorca will take place at the Claustre del Carme in Maó. Organized by GOB Menorca, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore a pioneering approach to sustainable blue economy with proven ecological, economic, and social benefits. Registration is still open via this link.
Menorca’s natural conditions make it an ideal candidate to lead the way in regenerative aquaculture, aligning perfectly with its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: economy and environment in the sea
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The GOB is organizing a seminar with two presentations on regenerative aquaculture, set for Saturday, November 30, in Maó.
A new blue economy is taking root in some parts of the world, with positive economic and ecological results: regenerative aquaculture. This approach involves cultivating different species of shellfish and macroalgae together in a single space.
Continue reading Seminar on regenerative aquaculture: an opportunity for the sea
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This coming Wednesday at 7:30 PM, the GOB’s Maó office will host the presentation of Portfolio 1 – Fotografías e historias de aves extraordinarias [Photographs and Stories of Extraordinary Birds], published by Lynx Nature Books. A work by ornithologist and photographer Rafael Armada, who has published in numerous specialized ornithology magazines. His work has illustrated many publications and has earned him multiple awards and recognitions. Also joining the event will be Alejandra Rendón, author of the texts accompanying the images.
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With the arrival of autumn, the land stewardship excursions are back! We kick off the season with a visit to one of the newest additions to GOB’s Custòdia Agrària program: Son Blanc Nou, a farm known for its circular model, aiming to produce all the resources it consumes. Participants will have the chance to explore the farm and learn about its agricultural management, followed by a tasting of local products.
Continue reading Excursion to Son Blanc Nou, Saturday, October 26
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This Saturday, October 5th, at the sports park in Alaior, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the GOB will participate in the 9th Annual Community Organization Fair of Menorca. It will be a fun-filled morning where a variety of local associations will host workshops and activities aligned with their missions. Through engaging activities, the event aims to highlight the importance of the island’s nonprofit network and encourage everyone to get involved.
Continue reading GOB Invites You to the Community Organization Fair
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GOB Menorca presents its new environmental education program for the 2024–2025 school year, under the slogan “Continuing with Nature!”. Specially designed for Menorca’s schools, this program encourages meaningful learning through direct experiences with nature. With a diverse range of activities, it provides teachers and students with tools to foster and develop critical and committed environmental awareness.
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This Tuesday, September 24th, at 5:30 PM, the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Center will host a family workshop aimed at raising awareness about the dangers that invasive species pose to native wildlife. This activity, marking the final event in the CRFS summer program, will focus on the stories of some exotic animals currently residing at the Center’s hospital, including iguanas and American and African turtles. Through educational games, participants will learn how these animals arrived in Menorca and the risks they pose to local ecosystems.
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This is the title of the guided tasting event we will be hosting on Sunday, September 22nd, at 1:30 PM, at the Arrels Fair, which this year will take place at the Es Mercadal Fairgrounds. During the event, we will present a special menu that embodies the values of Menorca’s mosaic landscape through a series of dishes created and presented by Pep Pelfort, from the Menorca Gastronomic Studies Center.
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This Tuesday, September 17th, at 5:30 PM, the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Center will host a new session of its summer family workshops, offering an experience that promises to be both entertaining and educational. This interactive activity is designed to explore the colors of animals and understand their vital role in nature. Through games and hands-on activities, participants will discover how camouflage, signaling, and social communication rely on color patterns in the animal kingdom.
