Partners
Sea the Change's working model is based on alliances. The lengthy evaluation process we subject our allies to, allows us to create trusting relationships that last over the years. We select only those organizations that safeguard the sea with passion and professionalism. With our partners, we share the will to achieve ambitious but fundamental goals in protecting marine ecosystems, and the belief that the Blue Economy can drive the ecological transition.

The presence of microplastics in nature is a serious problem with possible drastic consequences. According to the UN body dealing with environmental issues, UNEP, the Mediterranean Sea is the most polluted sea in Europe with a presence of about 64 million particles per square kilometre (UNEP, 2023). Microplastics are not only found in water, as the study An underestimated threat: Land-based pollution with microplastics estimates that soil is 4 to 23 times more polluted than water. Microplastics are a serious threat to human health, and a study by the University of Amsterdam has found their presence in human blood.

As recognized by the UN and UNESCO (UNESCO, 2024), proper education is essential to stimulate virtuous behaviours to reduce the effects of climate change. In particular, the crucial role of an experiential approach that promotes experiences on the ground and proposals for active citizenship is recognized.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is the process through which great quantities of carbon are captured and stored. Among the various enabler for CO2 absorption, a special role is played by two types of algae present in large amounts in the Venetian lagoon: macroalgae, which are visible to the naked eye, and phytoplankton.