This fall, OCEAN CITIZEN hosts its first three-part webinar miniseries exploring the vital role of marine forests in sustaining ocean life and regulating the global climate. Through engaging talks, discover how these underwater ecosystems capture carbon, support biodiversity, and connect life across the seas — and why restoring them is key to a healthier, more resilient ocean.
1. MARINE FORESTS ACROSS THE WORLD
Thursday November 13th 2025 at 16:00 CE
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Sergio ROSSI – Project Coordinator
Beneath the ocean’s surface thrive dynamic marine forests. From seagrass meadows to algal canopies and coral gardens, this session introduces the incredible diversity of marine forests and the life they sustain. Discover why these underwater habitats are essential to the planet’s health, and why restoring them is one of OCEAN CITIZEN’s top priorities. Register here
2. BLUE CARBON AND ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE
Thursday November 27th at 11:00 CET
Speakers: Dr. Enrique ISLA & Juan USÓ – Researchers at ICM-CSIC
Marine ecosystems play a vital role in capturing carbon and sustaining ocean productivity. This session explores how the ocean’s forests store vast amounts of carbon, regulate the climate, and support diverse life. Discover how protecting and restoring these blue carbon systems strengthens environmental resilience, which is key in the fight against global climate change. Register here
3. CONNECTIVITY: OCEAN’S HIDDEN HIGHWAY
Tuesday December 9th at 16:00 CET
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Federica COSTANTINI – Università di Bologna (CoNISMa)
Beneath the surface, the ocean functions as a single, connected system where species, energy, and nutrients move across vast distances. This session explores how these invisible connections shape marine productivity, resilience, and the success of restoration efforts. Understanding this hidden network reveals why healthy oceans depend on protecting and reconnecting their many habitats. Register here
