The Marine Literacy Project is starting!

Led by Mert Gökalp and supported by the Muğla and Bodrum Municipalities, the “ Marine Literacy Project ,” a collaborative effort between Bodtüm and Eko Miras associations, will be launched in the coming days.

The main objective of the project is to protect marine biodiversity, instill environmental awareness in children at an early age, and create scientific awareness.

Events and Trainings

As part of the project, experts will conduct short lectures, presentations, and workshops on the protection of marine ecosystems. Students will learn about the most important habitats of the Mediterranean, the effects of invasive species on the ecosystem, gain knowledge about endangered species such as sharks and rays, and participate in hands-on activities on marine protected areas.

The training program was planned in two sessions: morning (2 hours) and afternoon (2 hours). These trainings, aimed at students aged 10-17, included:

• Documentary film screenings,

• Interactive presentations with marine biologists and scientists,

• Introduction to living species,

• Practical studies will be conducted on coastal and environmental issues.

  
  

The documentary to be shown is “ Project Posidonia: Seagrasses, ” a film produced in collaboration with Bodrum and Muğla Municipalities.

Science Days Programme (September 22–26, 2025)

• September 22 – Marmaris, Armutalan Cultural Center

• September 23-24 – Menteşe, Türkan Saylan Contemporary Life Center

• September 25-26 – Bodrum, TED Bodrum College

Subject Headings

• The Most Important Habitat of the Mediterranean: Seagrasses and Their Importance for Our Coasts

• Invasive Species and Their Impact on Ecosystems

• Sharks, Rays, and Endangered Species

• Problems on our coasts (waste, irresponsible fishing, etc.)

• Marine Protected Areas (Practical Workshops)