In this episode of Botanismi, we dive into the underwater meadows of Posidonia oceanica—the seagrass that returned to the sea, building vast habitats where countless marine species thrive.
And we discover the surprising alliances it forges underground, echoing the same ancient partnerships that once shaped life on land.

Written, recorded, and produced by Giacomo Bagni (@giaccoxxx) and Veronica Lugaro (@veronicalugaro_prie).
Scientific content by Sole Calbi (@msole_calbi).
Produced with the support of Alle Ortiche (@alleortiche).
Sound design by Giacomo Bagni and Veronica Lugaro.
Intro/outro music: Jumbel by Blue Dot Sessions.
Cover art: adapted from a photo courtesy of the British Library (10.Tab.40).

Bibliography:
Vohník, M., Borovec, O., Župan, I., Vondrášek, D., Petrtýl, M., & Sudová, R. (2015). Anatomically and morphologically unique dark septate endophytic association in the roots of the Mediterranean endemic seagrass Posidonia oceanica. Mycorrhiza (Vol. 25, Issue 8, pp. 663–672). Springer Science and Business Media LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00572-015-0642-7