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Plankton and Benthos

Let's take a closer look at plankton, with all its components and its importance in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems, and at the benthos - the flora and fauna that make up the seabed.

Plankton: from bacteria to gelatinous plankton

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Plankton consists of all those organisms that cannot swim against the current and therefore drift with it. From bacteria to jellyfish and even krill, come and discover the main representatives of plankton.

Speaker: Joëlle Montesano

Foto profilo Joelle MontesanoResearcher and Whale Watching Guide – Vele del Panda 

Marine Biologist and Environmental Hiking Guide (AIGAE), certified Whale Watching Guide (WWF Italy) and Marine Tourism Guide. 

She is the Coordinator of the WWF SUB Community and takes part in the activities carried out by the WWF Italy Marine Office, working closely with the WWF Italy Scientific Committee. Since 2020, she has been collaborating with WWF Italy on the project Le Vele del Panda, where she serves as coordinator and guide. She is actively involved in environmental education in universities, schools and within the tourism sector. In addition, she is Scientific Director of the Certificate Programs “Biodiversity Manager”, “Professional Whale Watcher”, and “Whale Watching Guide” at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS).

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