In our homes, we are who we are thanks to the sea. As a community, and as an island, we need to know what has happened and what is happening with regards to our relationship with the sea. If we cannot understand the connections, we cannot explain ourselves as a territory, and we cannot face the challenges of the present and of the future. There is some urgency to the task. Firstly, in the last 40 years, an important part of our maritime heritage has disappeared. Secondly, as we lose vessels, traditional boats, fishing techniques and the knowledge of master craftsman, we are suffering an erosion of our identity. That is why, in December 2017, the Museu Marítim de Mallorca was created. The objective of the institution is to investigate, preserve, recover, promote and communicate the maritime and port heritage of Mallorca. This, in turn, will contribute to knowledge of the Balearic maritime environment. Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain