On October 30th, 65 sixth-grade students from Rio Novo do Príncipe School Group visited ECOMARE, a center dedicated to marine ecosystem research and preservation. The activity was an initiative of the Portuguese demonstrator (DEMO-PT) of the A-AAGORA project to promote ocean literacy and contribute to the solution of reducing marine litter.
During the visit, the students participated in an art workshop with artist Bruno Costa, who creates artwork using litter collected from beaches. Under his guidance, the students crafted artistic pieces from marine debris, while learning about the impacts of waste on ecosystems and the importance of recycling and reducing plastic usage.
In addition, the students visited ECOMARE’s facilities, where they learnt about the research carried out on various species and heard stories of rescued and recovering animals. The visit and the interactive activities allowed the students to develop a deeper understanding of environmental problems and the role of each person in preserving the seas.