What better way to end the month of November than alongside 250 Pure Ocean Lovers!

Thursday November 28 was Ocean Night, a unique moment shared with our partners, sponsors, ambassadors, families and friends, to teach you more about the ocean, discover our actions and the progress of our projects.

🎥 We were honored to broadcast our first Pure Ocean documentary: HIDDEN SECRET. Directed by Clément Pourtal and Jérôme Brousse (The Blue Quest). This virtual voyage to the Aegean highlighted several Pure Ocean projects, made possible thanks to your support. Together we set out to discover the Mediterranean’s treasure trove: coralligenous. We were amazed to see such magnificent images!

Another highlight: our ambassador Ainhoa Leiceaga told us about her special bond with the ocean, on which she has surfed since childhood. It was an inspiring testimony that stirred the emotions – thank you, Ainhoa!

Thank you all, your smiles and support made this evening exceptional, and warmed our hearts. Until next year!

On Thursday November 28, at the Cinéma Le Chambord in Marseille, come and discover the new The Blue Quest documentary by former Pure Ocean member Clément Pourtal.

Hidden Secret reveals the hidden treasures of the Mediterranean and highlights the links between several scientific initiatives we support to protect the ocean.

At the heart of this exploration is the Aegean Coralligenous project, which, with the help of local fishermen, has mapped coralligenous reefs, a rare ecosystem teeming with precious biodiversity. These reefs have attracted the attention of Under the Pole, partners in the Genesis project, who are collecting samples there to explore the secrets of this ecosystem for tomorrow’s medicine. 🌿🔬

This Thursday, November 28, let’s dive into the Aegean Sea for an inspiring immersion in marine science and beauty! 🌟

As you know, waste, particularly plastic waste, poses a major risk to our health. Today, we’re highlighting 2 scientific projects, supported by our patrons, that are taking a closer look at this pollution. ⤵️

🔬 PlastiDrugs: This project studies the interaction between microplastics and emerging pollutants (such as endocrine disruptors and antibiotics) to assess their combined chemical effects. Tests are being carried out in Brest Bay and Santos Bay in Brazil to determine the impact on filter-feeding marine organisms such as mussels and oysters, which are often consumed by humans. The aim: to provide essential data to better protect ecosystems and public health.

🧬 Synsen: Plasticosis, a disease linked to the ingestion of microplastics, causes dangerous cell proliferation in seabirds. The SynSen team had discovered this disease in a project previously supported by Pure Ocean. Now the scientists will study the effects of microplastics on DNA, to understand the impact on cellular aging and ecosystem health.

➡️ To best protect our blue lung and our health, we need to really understand these threats. Scientific research, allows us to study these pollutions and obtain data to strengthen public policies in waste management.

✨ Want to make a difference? Support science!