A sea of experiences

In the seas and oceans, spring is a time of change. During the winter, storms with strong waves stir up the shallow marine waters and mix them with the deeper waters, rich in nutrients. But it is in the spring when, due to the increased intensity of sunlight and longer daylight hours, these nutrients are used by the microscopic algae of the plankton, which reproduce with high frequency and form the so-called “blooms” (don’t be confused by the word, algae do not produce flowers). This allows the seasonal regeneration of the entire marine food chain, from the zooplankton, which feeds on the microalgae, to the fish that are eaten by sharks and seagulls, or the fish and shellfish that arrive on our plate.

At the Centre de la Platja we offer you experiences and activities that have the sea as a common theme. When we talk about the sea and sustainability, we must not only think about marine life, but also about all those interrelationships that link us humans with seas and oceans. And of course, the Mediterranean has a great influence on the people who live on its shores, because of its natural wealth and resources, and also because of its relationship with culture, history and way of life.