On Thursday, May 8th, 20000 Leagues held another exciting workshop of the Small School of Marine Biodiversity at @centarzamladezadar, this time as part of the Science Festival! 🌟

Young explorers discovered why we talk about food webs instead of food chains – because marine ecosystems are complex and interconnected, just like a real web! 🕸💡

We started with the foundation of nearly every marine food web – plankton! The kids learned how plankton is studied, why planktonic organisms are considered the food of our food, and how they are collected using plankton nets, pumps, and other tools. 💧🔍

We also explored the different kinds of nets humans use in the sea – from fishing nets to mussel-growing structures called pergolars. 🦪

🎲 The highlight of the day? A lively game of memory cards, where siblings and friends went head-to-head in friendly competition. Laughter, learning, and a touch of rivalry – the perfect mix! 😄🃏

We also had an important conversation about plastic in the ocean – and why it’s crucial that plastic waste does not end up in the food web. It simply doesn’t belong there. 🚫🌊

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and especially to our little marine scientists for their curiosity and the joyful atmosphere they created! 💙

🎉 Next Workshop Announcement!

📅 See you again on June 5th, when we’ll dive into the magical world of nudibranchs and their dazzling colors! 🐚✨

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