Did you know that this species can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea? Posidonia Oceanica is a marine plant and not an Algae since it has a root, stem, leaves, fruits and flowers. It can be found in places like the Balearic Islands, in Formentera there is an 8 km long Posidonia. One of the largest living beings on earth.

Posidonia represents one of the most valuable species in the sea as it gives the water a unique transparency by filtering sediments. It also helps maintain the quality and oxygenation of the underwater ecosystem where more than 400 marine plants and 1,000 creatures feed and reproduce. It is an oxygen lung for the ocean that helps mitigate the climate impact on marine ecosystems. Each square meter releases 20 liters of oxygen per day. In addition, Posidonia creates berms in the sand and prevents beach erosion.

How can I help Posidonia through Fitplanet?

We raise funds with Posidonia products for the NGO “ POSIDONIA 2021 ”. Its objective is to study, protect and repopulate a 600-hectare Posidonia meadow in Mataró. Also raise awareness about the protection of this species in the ecosystem, especially among fishermen, to avoid fishing with trawl nets on this living being. Our goal is also to seek funding for other Posidonia rescue projects that aim to clean up the seabed, improve the energy transition and marine mobility.