The fishing crisis and conservation
Through a series of thematic chapters, the comic strip tackles overfishing, the impact of industrial fishing, the importance of oceans in climate balance, and the economic, health and environmental issues linked to the industry. The author uses concrete examples, such as the case of the giant trawler Margiris and the massive release of dead fish, to illustrate the seriousness of the situation. The story is not limited to the open sea: it also looks at river management, urban sanitation, European policies and the responsibility of distribution and catering chains.
The comic strip stands out for the clarity of its message, the richness of its investigation and the strength of its illustrations, which make complex and often invisible issues accessible. It also suggests possible solutions, inviting us to reduce fish consumption and favor sustainable fishing, while highlighting the ocean's capacity for renewal if measures are taken quickly.
Explanatory panels and narrative sequences
Olivier Martin illustrates the themes addressed in "On a mangé la mer" with a graphic style that is both realistic and expressive, serving the comic strip's documentary dimension. His drawing, often done in the traditional manner, favors clarity and detail to make complex subjects such as overfishing, the ecological crisis and the human impact on the oceans accessible. He depicts seascapes, scenes of industrial fishing and environmental consequences, alternating explanatory panels with more narrative sequences.
Thanks to his meticulous compositions and the use of colors that are sometimes sober or evocative, he succeeds in conveying the ecological emergency while retaining a human and sensitive dimension, making the issues tangible for the reader. Some of the plates are striking in their visual power, particularly when showing the devastation of marine resources or the threatened beauty of the ocean. This graphic work, combined with the rigor of the message, makes comics a powerful educational and emotional tool for raising awareness of the need to preserve the sea.
"On a mangé la mer" is a committed, educational book that sheds light on the major challenges facing fishing and marine conservation, while remaining accessible and visually striking.
We ate the sea
- Genre: comic strip
- Script: Maxime de Lisle
- Drawing: Olivier Martin
- Number of pages: 128
- Format: 220 x 298 mm
- Published by: Futuropolis
- Public price: 22 euros
