FRI. MAY 16th | 6-9pm
Workshop & Community Networking
at Wider Sounds Studio
SAT. MAY 17th & SUN. MAY 18th | 10am-5pm
Immersive Experience at Sea
aboard 25m zero-emission sailboat Galaxie
Join us aboard the 25-meter zero-emission sailboat Galaxie LoveTheMediterranean for an immersvie experience merging science, music, sound, and community.
We’ll sail the Ibiza coastline alongside marine scientists & underwater acoustic experts from the UNESCO project Ocean World of Sound (Cancún, Mexico) and the University of Cádiz, exploring how sound can help us better understand and protect our Ocean.
Through real-time hydrophone listening, we’ll hear the voice of the Mediterranean Sea—while discovering the magic of Posidonia oceanica, a vital and ancient underwater forest known as the Lungs of the Mediterranean.
This is not just a boat trip.
It’s a sound journey to reconnect with the Ocean.
A call to listen, feel, learn, and to protect the Sea we love.
Program
Fri. May 16th | 6-9pm
Citizen Science Workshop &
Community Gathering
Wider Sounds Studio
Come meet at the crew, learn about underwater sound, and connect with Ocean and sound lovers.
WORKSHOP | 6:00-7:30pm
Acoustic Monitoring for Marine ConservationLed by the teams from Ocean World of Sound (Mexico) and INMAR – University of Cádiz
What is Citizen Science
What is Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)?
How do scientists record and decode underwater soundscapes?
Why does listening to the Ocean matter?
COMMUNITY NETWORKING | 7:30-9pm
An informal gathering with the science + sound team.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for the sea.
This workshop is designed for all audiences.
No technical experience needed—just curiosity and care for the Ocean.📍Meeting Point: Wider Sound (San Lorenzo)
🎟 Donation: Free Event / Donations welcome
◆ Limited space – RSVP suggested
Sat.17th 10am – 4pm &
Sun.18th 10am – 4pm
Immersive Experience at Sea
Aboard 25m Galaxie sailboat
A full-day experience merging marine science, music, and the magic of Ibiza’s sea.
Sail along the coast, explore the underwater world of Posidonia oceanica, and listen to the voice of the Sea.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sail the coast of Ibiza aboard the 0-emission Galaxie, guided by marine scientists and acoustic explorers
Listen to the hidden underwater world in real-time through hydrophones
Discover how sound helps us understand and protect marine life
Explore the beauty and mystery of Posidonia meadows—ancient underwater forests known as the “Lungs of the Mediterranean”
Take part in a citizen science experience supporting real ocean conservation
Experience an immersive Re-Oceaning Sound Journey : a live ambient music soundscape performance onboard—of reconnection to the Sea through sound.
PRACTICAL INFO
Breakfast + snack included
Feel free to bring your own packed lunch
Bring: wind-jacket, swimsuit, towel, and (if you have one) a mask/snorkel
No diving experience needed—open to all ocean lovers
Recommended age: 18+
📍Meeting Point: 10am Marina de Ibiza
◆ Donation: €150 per person
🎟 Limited to 10 guests – Reserve your spot
Galaxie Sailboat by LoveTheMediterranean
Why Posidonia
Posidonia oceanica is a Mediterranean seagrass species that plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems:
It creates dense underwater meadows that serve as nurseries for marine life
It stabilizes the seabed and protects coastlines from erosion
It captures and stores carbon at rates far higher than terrestrial forests
It releases oxygen and keeps the waters of Ibiza clear and turquoise
Because of its sensitivity, Posidonia also serves as an early indicator of ocean health and water quality. Ibiza’s meadows are so important they have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As part of the broader Posidonia Soundscapes initiative, this experience introduces the public to the power of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) as a tool for ocean conservation and safeguard of Posidonia.
By listening to the sounds of the sea, we begin to understand the health of our marine ecosystems.
About the Hosts
This experience is part of Posidonia Soundscapes, a collaborative initiative that unites science, sound, and community action to safeguard Posidonia oceanica — a vital seagrass species recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage for its role in protecting Mediterranean biodiversity and storing carbon.
MusicForTheSea
An Ibiza-based nonprofit bridging music and marine conservation. Through artist residencies, ocean fieldwork, and sound-based storytelling, it fosters public engagement and ocean literacy.
Ocean World of Sound (WOS)
A UN Ocean Decade-endorsed project that uses underwater acoustics and citizen science to monitor and protect marine ecosystems. WOS brings field expertise from the Mesoamerican Reef and the Maldives.
INMAR – University of Cádiz
A Mediterranean leader in marine science, INMAR supports the project with academic research and acoustic protocols, including expertise in Passive Acoustic Monitoring.
Love The Mediterranean / TrueWorld
A climate innovation initiative using data, education, and sustainable tech to protect the sea. Their zero-emission sailboat Galaxie hosts expeditions and environmental programs across the Mediterranean.
Reservation &
Contribution
MAY 16th 6-9pm: Workshop & Gathering
◆ Free Event
🎟 Limited to 10 guests – Reserve your spot
MAY 17th & MAY 18th : Sailboat Outing
◆ Donation: €150 per person
🎟 Limited to 10 guests – Reserve your spot
All donations go toward covering boat fees, workshop, materials, and production costs.
Your participation helps fund future citizen science efforts and marine conservation on the island.
For more updates, follow us at:
Instagram.com/musicforthesea_org
MusicForTheSea.org/join