The "What do sea creatures know about pedagogy?" educational workshop series hosted at Centre de la Platja and organised by Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana, has successfully concluded. This engaging and thought-provoking five-session programme was inspired by the experimental origins of Escola del Mar. Each session was led by an expert, bringing a singular perspective to the intersection of education, ecology, technology and community.

The series began with an “Active Hydro-listening” workshop led by Yuri Tuma from the Institute for Postnatural Studies. Through an interactive exploration of underwater sound ecology, participants tuned into the “voices” of Barcelona’s artificial reefs, gaining a different perspective on the unseen biodiversity along the coastline.

In "Exhuming a Sea", Sara Torres-Vega shared the remarkable history of Escola del Mar as an open-air school that survived wartime and displacement. This workshop invited participants to reflect on how resilient, experimental educational practices adapt and evolve through changing societal pressures.

The following session, Carole Diop’s "Mapping through the Senses" workshop, introduced participants to sensitive mapping techniques, guiding them to document personal experiences through emotions, memories and sensory perception rather than traditional maps. This approach fostered a deeper connection with Somorrostro Beach, unveiling layers of history and cultural significance.

TAKK’s "Holes in the Beach" workshop invited participants to explore hidden ecosystems within the sand. Examining layers of life, participants explored the complex, interconnected web of marine and human life that shapes the environment.

The final session, Mónica Rikić’s "My nanny was a computer" workshop, presented a cyberfeminist perspective on assistive robotics. Hosted at Centre Cívic Barceloneta, this workshop encouraged participants to imagine robotics within a socially responsible framework, promoting ethical and inclusive designs for care technology.

Supported by the Fundación Daniel & Nina Carasso, this programme gathered a diverse group of over 100 participants. It offered a unique opportunity to reclaim the beach as a dynamic educational space, fostering collective learning, creativity and ecological awareness.