Join us on this second webinar series and explore how marine forests can be restored across different coastal environments. Starting April 14th, and continuing every Tuesday at 17:00 CET, each episode will take you from intertidal algae forests to seagrass meadows and gorgonian coral habitats, revealing the science and methods behind their recovery. Register to discover how restoration efforts across these ecosystems are helping rebuild biodiversity and strengthen the resilience of our oceans.
If you wish to attend the whole series, please register for each session separately!
Life between tides: Restoring macroalgae forests
Speaker: A. Falace, CONISMA
Tuesday April 14th 17:00 CET
Step into the dynamic world where the ocean meets the land! This session explores the vital role of intertidal macroalgae — the “seaweed forests” that shelter coastal life, protect shorelines, and kickstart marine productivity. Learn how OCEAN CITIZEN scientists are bringing these habitats back to life, one rock at a time.
Shallow meadows: The lungs of the ocean
Speaker: N. Marbá, IMEDEA
Tuesday April 21st 17:00 CET
Dive into the hidden meadows, where seagrasses quietly power ocean life. Discover how these green engineers store carbon, stabilize the seabed, and nurture young fish and invertebrates. This webinar reveals why restoring seagrass meadows is key to healthy coasts and thriving communities.
Restoring gorgonian forests: From science to success
Speakers: R. Coma & G. Màs, CEAB
Tuesday April 28th 17:00 CET
Gorgonian corals restoration requires more than simply placing colonies back on the reef. This session explores the essential first steps behind successful restoration, from understanding ocean conditions and population dynamics to testing thermal tolerance and improving transplant survival. Discover how careful science, innovative nursery techniques, and long-term planning are helping rebuild resilient gorgonian forests in the Canary Islands.
The twilight zone: Mesophotic coral ecosystems
Speakers: F. Otero (ULPGC) & L. Bramanti (CNRS)
Tuesday May 5th 17:00 CET
Journey into the mesophotic “twilight zone,” where sunlight fades and black corals rise like ancient trees of the deep. This episode unveils how researchers from OCEAN CITIZEN are exploring and restoring these little-known ecosystems at 70 metres and beyond. Discover why these deep marine forests are crucial refuges in a warming ocean.