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 together - a fun way to connect with local culture and skills . We also explored some beautiful natural spots , visiting Park Akliman , Park Yıldız Tesieri , and the stunning Erfelek Tatlıca Falls - moments of relaxation and awe after weeks of hard work. To close the journey, we gathered for a final meeting to evaluate the project. We shar

On July 25th, we opened our public art exhibition by the beautiful seaside of Sinop. It lasted three nights, bringing together art , awareness , and community . Through our work, we showed how pollution in the Black Sea has changed - from a cleaner past, to a plastic-filled present , and a possible future where marine life is replaced by trash if we don't take action. 🐚♻️ All the artworks were made using materials we found during the project - proof of how much waste en

This week was all about creativity and connection . During the day, we started working on our art pieces for the final exhibition , using materials we collected during the beach and underwater cleanups. It was great to see how trash could turn into something meaningful . 🌈♻️ In the evenings, we came together for cultural nights , where volunteers cooked and shared traditional dishes and dances from their countries. It was a fun and delicious way to learn more about each

This week, we completed our last beach cleanup at Kurtkuyusu , marking the end of our shoreline efforts - and a clearer coast to show for it! 🌊 We also spent time exploring local initiatives that care for the planet and its creatures. At Deydaa Ekoloji Kampi in Gerze, we learned about sustainable living and eco-community practicies. ♻️ Our visit to the Kadın Üretim ve İşletme Kooperatifi gave us a taste of Turkish culture - literally! We learned how to make mantı (a

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 in such a busy area showed us just how much waste ends up where boats, people, and marine life all meet. Every item we brought up was a reminder of why we are here. 💫♻️ What made it even more special was the interest from the local com munity . Many people stopped by, curious about what we were doing and why. Some of us even gave intervi

In our first hands-on week of the SEAL project, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work!

The second edition of the SEAL project is officially underway!