Throughout this first quarter of 2026, the #PhysaliaProject has moved from the laboratories into the classrooms. Through the educational talk titled “Physalias in the Classroom”—part of the De Gira con la Ciencia initiative by the University of Oviedo—we have shared our research on the Portuguese Man-o’-War (Physalia physalis) with the next generation.
Inspiring Scientific Vocations
Our colleagues Verónica, Deva, Gemma and Yago have been leading these sessions, explaining how we study this fascinating organism and promoting ocean conservation. Thanks to this joint effort, we will reach approximately 200 students across various educational levels:
- 4th Grade Primary students.
- 1st and 2nd Year Secondary students (ESO).
- Higher Vocational Training (FP Superior) students.
Participating Schools
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the interest and warm welcome from the following centers that made these encounters possible:
- CEIP Poeta Antón de Mari Reguera (Candás)
- IES Nº1 (Gijón)
- CODEMA (Gijón)
- CP Rey Pelayo (Gijón)
We will soon share more project details and upcoming outreach activities. A huge thank you to all the teachers for their invaluable collaboration! 🌊🔬
