#13: Under the waves of Graciosa: exploring marine ecosystems 

🌊 Exploring the underwater wonders of Graciosa: Discover the wealth of marine heritage in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

🏝️ An underwater jewel:

Graciosa, a small island with volcanic landscapes and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2007, offers rich diving sites and exceptional visibility. Graciosa's underwater life is renowned for its beauty and diversity of species, making the island the capital of underwater photography.

🌊 Exploring ecosystems:

Explore some of the island's ecosystems, from mysterious caves and rocky pinnacles to a shipwreck.

🦑 The challenges of these ecosystems:

Each ecosystem has its own specific features. The darkness of caves can reduce the diversity of species due to the lack of light, but outside, life abounds with schools of fish and various marine creatures. Rocky outcrops play a crucial role in marine biodiversity, providing a habitat for many species and a focal point for their protection. Finally, the wreck we are exploring, although recently sunk, today constitutes a unique ecosystem and a refuge for a variety of species.

In this video, you can find out more about:

00:00 - Introduction to the island of Graciosa

02:05 - Exploring the Carapacho cave

04:50 - Discovery of a rocky pinnacle

07:27 - Diving in the heart of the Terceirense shipwreck

11:34 - Conclusion