What’s on the Menu?

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Matteo Abela; Myron Chetcuti  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
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sustainable development goal(s): life below water, responsible consumption and production
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended


The barren-state condition of the Mediterranean subtidal rocky habitats due to the ever-reducing sea urchin density is a widespread wonder. Possibly due to overfishing of this consumable fishery resource, which locally is a delicacy. The aim of this photo creation is to raise awareness and create an opportunity to press action for the development of sustainable fishing and economy.
This photo was created as part of our work on the Blue-Med Project and SDG 14 Life Below Water. We had the opportunity to interview a couple of local fishermen and one of them remarked on the ever-reducing sea urchin density due to over-fishing from divers using scuba gear. Sea urchins fetch a high price at the local markets because they are a delicacy and a popular dish at restaurants. To catch sea urchins from the sea floor one must dive several times and hold their breathe underwater, whereas, using scuba