Sense and Sensuality
We firmly believe that it takes more than facts to move people. The "Hello Plankton!" project translates knowledge into enthusiasm. We see this approach as having the potential to achieve a lasting social impact.
The origin: ¡vamos, simbiosis!
In 2022, a team of over fifty people from the arts, natural sciences and humanities put an innovative interdisciplinary approach to the test.
In the southern Spanish coastal town of Águilas, a three-week workshop entitled ¡vamos, simbiosis! (Let's go, simbiosis!) took place with the aim of reconnecting people with the sea through art and science and inspiring them to make changes for a sustainable future. "Hello Plankton!" is one of the many results that emerged from this pilot project.
Learn more at vamossimbiosis.org
Team
Konzept und Leitung
Annika Guse
Annika is a molecular biologist.
She investigates the symbiosis between corals and algae at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich
Konzept und Illustration
Kristina Heldmann
Kristina is a Berlin-based illustrator whose work focuses on stories as a means of educating young readers.
Konzept und Design
Stefan Michaelsen
Stefan is a communication designer based in Essen, Germany. He is specialized in exhibition and corporate design.
Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo
Iñaki is a professor at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona. His research examines the origins of animal multicellularity.
Niels Dingemanse
Niels is a Dutch professor for Behavioral Ecology at Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. For his work, he uses blue tits, sparrows and crickets.
Jose Martinez Navarro
“Pepe” is from Águilas, Spain, and owns the dive school Buceo Estela. He leads explorations of dive grounds around the world, advocating for a respectful attitude towards nature.
Javier Espinosa
Javi is a professional diver and artist from Águilas, Spain. His illustrations and murals take their inspiration from the underwater world.
Guse Lab | LMU Munich
Societal impact through interdisciplinarity
It has become evident that research alone is not sufficient to address complex societal issues such as loss of biodiversity and climate change. We believe that interdisciplinary communication and cooperation are the basis for creating a more sustainable future. We apply this in research, teaching and science communication to help establish a dialogue between science and society.
