CavalSado: a dive into the secret world of seahorses (guttulatus version)

Dive with us into the Sado Estuary and discover CavalSado. In this film, we explore the richness and fragility of a unique estuarine ecosystem, where seahorses emerge as flagship species for marine conservation. Follow the scientific divers beneath the surface, uncover one of Portugal’s most important seahorse hotspots, and witness both the beauty and the vulnerability of this underwater world. From habitat degradation to marine litter and underwater noise, the challenges are real — but so is the collective effort to protect Setúbal’s natural heritage. Science, monitoring, environmental education, and community engagement all play a crucial role in safeguarding the future of the Sado. Share this video and help us give visibility to the biodiversity that thrives beneath the tides. Credits: Developed under the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Mares Circulares Programme, coordinated by LPN in Portugal. Lead organizations: MARDIVE – Association for Science and Education for the Conservation of Marine Biodiversity, MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, NOVA FCT, ARNET Partners: LPN, ICNF, Município de Setúbal