“Echinoidea Future – Adriatic Sensing” explores the biogeological and morphological conditions impacting the sea urchin habitat. Anthropogenic liquid waste threatens their environment, leading to low oxygen levels in seawater. The study focuses on dissolved oxygen flux in coastal areas, revealing pollution’s profound impact on biodiversity. The ongoing dialogue prompts reflection on oceanic changes, transcending ecological concerns to address the geopolitical dimensions of the Adriatic coast.

Artist Robertina Šebjanič, supported by experts Tanja Minarik, Filip Grgurević, and Gjino Šutić, integrates art, technology, and science in this coastal exploration. Sea urchins, as pollution indicators, are vital herbivorous grazers influencing benthic communities. Experiments exposing them to stressors inform the creation of glass blown sculptures, visually representing microscopic research.