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⛵ The Last Days: Crafting, Exploring & Reflections
In the last few days of the SEAL project , we got hands-on with a boat-building workshop in Sinop, creating a small traditional boat...
Aug 21 min read


🖼️ Final Exhibition: the Past, Present & Future of the Black Sea
On July 25th, we opened our public art exhibition by the beautiful seaside of Sinop. It lasted three nights, bringing together art ,...
Jul 281 min read


🎨 Week 4: Art, Culture & Creativity
This week was all about creativity and connection . During the day, we started working on our art pieces for the final exhibition ,...
Jul 251 min read


🌱 Week 3: Cleaning the Last Beach & Connecting with Local Life
This week, we completed our last beach cleanup at Kurtkuyusu , marking the end of our shoreline efforts - and a clearer coast to show...
Jul 191 min read


🐠 Week 2: Diving Deeper - In the Heart of Sinop
This week, we took the SEAL project below the surface once again - this time with dives in Liman , the sides of Sinop's harbor . Diving...
Jul 141 min read


♻️ Week 1: Diving In - Beach Cleanups & Our First Underwater Action!
In our first hands-on week of the SEAL project, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work!
Jul 91 min read


🌊We've Kicked Off the Second Edition of SEAL!✨
The second edition of the SEAL project is officially underway!
Jun 301 min read


Discover the Black Sea (Ep 5)
Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) Distribution and migration to the Black Sea Breeding Range : The Yelkouan Shearwater breeds in...
Jun 92 min read


Discover the Black Sea (Ep4)
Zostera marina Distribution in the Black Sea Zostera marina is predominantly found along the north-western coast and the Crimean...
May 131 min read


Discover the Black Sea (EP3)
Mullus barbatus In the Black Sea , Mullus barbatus (red mullet) is a native and important species, though its population dynamics...
May 71 min read


Protecting Our Seas: Altan’s Journey and Vision for a Cleaner Future
Marine pollution is one of our most urgent environmental issues, endangering marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Tackling this...
Mar 303 min read


Discover The Black Sea (ep2)
OTTER Otters' habitats include dens known as holts or couches, with their social structure described by terms such as dogs or boars for...
Jan 1, 20251 min read


Discover The Black Sea (ep1)
Jellyfish The invertebrates of the Black Sea are the silent protagonists of a fascinating ecosystem. Among the most common are jellyfish,...
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Fighting Marine Pollution Through Enes' Eyes
We invite you to explore the journey of Enes Aşkın Yetiş , a 22-year-old underwater technologies student from Sinop University. His...
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Art and Activism Unite: The "Rifki" Lung Sculpture of Sinop's Seal Project
In the serene coastal town of Sinop, located in the northern part of Turkey, an innovative and environmentally impactful artwork has...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Bounty of the Sea
~ Menu ~ 01. Palamut (Atlantic Bonito) - The delicious metal fish you see on the plate was pulled from the bay of Sinop by our divers and...
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Kurtkuyusu
In our second week of our European Solidarity Corps, Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas project “Sustainable Environment for the...
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Sarıkum beach Cleaning
In our second week of our European Solidarity Programme High Priority Areas Volunteer Teams project “Sustainable Environment for the...
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Snorkelling
Our second week of the European Solidarity Corps, Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas project “Sustainable Environment for the...
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Our first week
Our first week of the European Solidarity Corps, Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas project “Sustainable Environment for the...
Jul 7, 20241 min read
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