VIRTUES PROJECT

CLEAN UP DAY

DAYS ON THE OCEAN

VIRTUES: A project dedicated to learn about and measure biodiversity of aquatic environments through the accumulation of organisms on CD-shaped discs (biofouling).

CLEAN UP DAY: Clean-up Europe is a collective initiative spanning across Europe aimed at raising awareness about the detrimental impact of uncontrolled waste disposal in natural environments. It promotes awareness through organised cleanup efforts targeting waste illegally dumped in forests, beaches, riverbanks, and other areas.

THEMATIC WEEKS: A comprehensive educational experience focusing on marine life, ocean conservation, and environmental awareness through interactive lessons, workshops, and hands-on activities with the presence and assistance of professionals in different thematics.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES: A series of activities focused on Seafood literacy, to promote Responsible Seafood Consumption. Some of the activities planned are: the species in our coast, practical sessions on how to clean and cook the fish, to improve seafood literacy within the scholar community.

VISIT MUSEU PALAMÓS (6th grade) and VISIT MERCABARNA - JoMenjoPeix exhibition (3&4 Grade): The guided tour through the permanent exhibition of the Fishing Museum and the Fish Boats, located adjacent to the museum itself, will lead us to understand the fish from our coast, how it has been caught, and how it has reached our tables. We will transition from an exhibition to a real fishing boat, with limited and specific spaces for a small crew who go out every day to bring fish to the auction and eventually to the fish markets and then to our homes. 6th Grade.

LA MINA VELLA MUSEUM: The Mina Vella, situated in Vilassar de Mar, is a museum that illustrates how water from the mines and the rivers Ter and LLobregat is transported to the town's residences. Additionally, it features a weather station that demonstrates the impact of climate on the town's water resources.