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- **Posted:** 2026-08-10T14:27:29.000+00:00
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The Ecoalf Podcast x manusanfelix 🌊

Swipe to read how marine biologist and natgeo explorer Manu San Felix is helping restoring one of the ocean’s treasure: Posidonia.

Born in Madrid, manusanfelix has lived in Formentera for more than 25 years. 

The marine biologist and National Geographic explorer has dedicated much of his life to studying and protecting Posidonia oceanica, one of the Mediterranean’s most valuable ecosystems. 

Once damaged, it can take decades to recover, which is why protection must always come first.

For Manu, the ocean is more than a place to explore. It is a constant reminder of how small we are and how much we still have to learn. 

Being surrounded by nothing but blue teaches us to observe, respect and approach nature with humility.

Restoring Posidonia is a slow and delicate process, but the first results offer hope. In 2025, in only five months, 52.000 plants have been planted, with 90% showing positive growth. 

A powerful sign that regeneration is possible when science, commitment and long-term action come together.

Posidonia plays a vital role in protecting Formentera’s coastline and keeping its waters clear. These healthy beaches are also essential to the island’s economy, which depends heavily on tourism. 

The more we all do to protect them, the better it is for the Mediterranean, its natural heritage and the communities that rely on it.

Education is one of the most powerful tools for creating lasting change. By helping children understand the importance of the ocean from an early age, we give them the knowledge and motivation to protect it. 

The choices they make in the future will shape the health of our planet.

Watch the full episode in the link in our bio 🔗
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