iSea

iSea – Protecting the Mediterranean Sea
Founded in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2016, iSea is a nonprofit environmental organisation dedicated to protecting and restoring the Mediterranean Sea. By combining scientific research, practical conservation and community participation, the organisation works to safeguard marine wildlife and the habitats on which it depends.

Protecting Vulnerable Marine Species
Sharks, rays and other vulnerable marine species play essential roles in healthy ocean ecosystems. iSea studies their populations, documents threats and gathers scientific evidence to support stronger protection measures. Working closely with fishers, researchers and public authorities, the organisation addresses fisheries bycatch and promotes practices that improve the survival of accidentally caught animals.

Safeguarding Marine Habitats
From underwater seagrass meadows to coastal biodiversity hotspots, the Mediterranean supports an extraordinary variety of life. iSea conducts field research to identify important habitats, assess human pressures and guide conservation decisions. Its work contributes to the protection of Posidonia seagrass meadows and the development of more effective marine protected areas. Through cooperation with local communities and authorities, iSea helps turn scientific findings into practical measures that protect these ecosystems over the long term.

Tackling Marine Litter
Marine litter threatens wildlife, damages habitats and affects coastal communities throughout the Mediterranean. iSea monitors litter and microplastics to better understand their distribution and sources, while organising activities that encourage prevention and responsible waste management. Projects such as Fishing for Litter involve fishers directly in the response, helping bring waste encountered at sea back to shore. Coastal and underwater cleanups combine practical action with public engagement, connecting the removal of existing pollution with efforts to prevent more waste from entering the sea.

Connecting Communities with Conservation
Lasting marine protection depends on the people who live and work alongside the sea. iSea collaborates with fishers, educators, residents and decision-makers to strengthen environmental understanding and encourage active participation in conservation. Through citizen science, educational activities and public awareness campaigns, the organisation gives people opportunities to contribute their knowledge, understand local challenges and take part in protecting their marine environment.

Turning Knowledge into Action
By connecting research with policy advocacy and local involvement, iSea works towards a Mediterranean where marine ecosystems can recover and coastal communities can thrive. Its approach brings people and science together around a shared goal: protecting the sea and the life it sustains for future generations.

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