A Sea of Sounds

A Sea of Sounds is a participatory and immersive experience by Music For The Sea, inviting audiences to discover the hidden acoustic life of the Ocean.

Each session begins with an interactive workshop where participants listen to real underwater recordings from Posidonia oceanica meadows and explore how sound can reveal biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human impact. Through simple listening exercises and discussion, audiences are introduced to underwater acoustics as a tool for marine conservation.

The experience then transitions into Re-Oceaning, a guided sonic journey in which participants wear wireless headphones and immerse themselves in a composition blending underwater soundscapes with live music. This intimate listening environment encourages reflection, emotional connection, and a renewed relationship with the Ocean. 

Coco Francavilla

Coco Francavilla is a composer, sound artist, and sound engineer working at the intersection of music, technology, and environmental storytelling. Her work explores the emotional and sensory dimensions of sound, often integrating field recordings, modular synthesis, and immersive audio formats.

She is the founder of Music For The Sea, a non-profit initiative connecting the international music community with marine conservation through artistic and scientific collaboration. Her project Re-Oceaning has been presented internationally, including at TEDx Ibiza and in the context of the UN Ocean Conference.

Music for the Sea

Music For The Sea is a non-profit organisation based in Ibiza that connects music, art, and science to foster ocean awareness and marine conservation. Through artistic collaborations, scientific partnerships, and immersive public experiences, the organisation encourages a deeper emotional connection between people and the Ocean. Its UNESCO-endorsed project Posidonia Soundscapes focuses on underwater acoustic research and public engagement around Mediterranean marine ecosystems.