EastoWest Mediterranean
Doğudan Batıya Akdeniz
TÜRKİYE
2025
38’
The documentary is about conservationists fighting to protect seagrass meadows in Bodrum against coastal destruction. Seeking support from Corsica, where coastal preservation has succeeded, they build a deep connection between the two Mediterranean regions, once linked by Ottoman pirates. Realizing that tourism and population pressures threaten both areas, they unite under a common goal to protect the Mediterranean. In solidarity with the French Embassy and local municipalities, Project Posidonia launches an underwater sculpture exhibition to raise awareness. More than an environmental fight, it becomes a beacon of hope, proving that international solidarity can safeguard the sea’s future.
Director
Mert Gökalp
Born in Ankara in 1978, Mert studied engineering at METU and completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in physical oceanography and marine biotechnology at Miami and Ankara Universities. He earned his PhD at Wageningen University in the Netherlands in 2021. As a writer and photographer for Magma Magazine, Mert has collaborated on projects with organizations such as WWF, Greenpeace, and UNDP. His documentaries have been broadcast on BluTV, İz TV, and Yaban TV. He has played an active role in projects like the Kaş-Kekova Marine Protected Area and Project Posidonia. Since 2022, he has been working as a scientific advisor at the Underwater Research Society, leading projects on marine ecosystems.