Yesterday we had the pleasure of visiting Pauline and Fanny, winners of our 2024 call for projects, in their laboratory at MIO (Institut Méditerranéen d’Océanologie).
Their mission is fascinating:
🧬 To understand the role of oceanic microorganism diversity in climate regulation.
🔦 To shed light on the crucial issues facing the deep ocean.
The ocean, our planet’s true blue lung, sequesters a portion of atmospheric CO2 through the “biological carbon pump.” This process, essential to climate regulation, depends on the richness and abundance of plankton, but how it works in the abyss remains largely unknown.
💡 Thanks to your support, Pauline, a PhD student in microbial oceanography is exploring this mystery by sequencing the DNA of deep-sea plankton, while Fanny, a scientific mediator and PhD student in environmental psychology is studying how society perceives and interacts with these oceanic microorganisms.
What a pleasure to have been able to get as close as possible to science by visiting their laboratory. A big thank you to Pauline and Fanny for this moment!
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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!
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Global Plastics Treaty: a crucial step for our planet
This week, in Busan, South Korea, countries from around the world are meeting for the final stage of UN negotiations on a global treaty against plastic pollution.
🛍 Three days before Black Friday, the symbol of overconsumption, it’s essential to remember that this shopping frenzy directly feeds the massive production of plastic and the pollution that comes with it.
The aim of this treaty? To put an end to a crisis that threatens our health, biodiversity and climate. The world has never needed an ambitious agreement more.
📉 Why take action?
If nothing changes, plastic production and waste could triple by 2060, with devastating consequences, particularly in developing countries, where waste management systems are saturated.
Microplastics are now found everywhere: in our organs, our placentas, and even in our circulatory system, amplifying the risks to our health.
🌎 The stakes of the treaty :
A group of over 60 countries, including Rwanda and Norway, is calling for ambitious measures:
✅ Massive reduction in plastic production.
✅ Ban on single-use plastics and toxic chemicals.
✅ Global approach to the entire life cycle of plastics, from manufacture to end-of-life management.
⚡ A huge challenge:
Divergences persist, notably with plastic- and oil-producing countries. However, progress is possible if leaders like China and the United States make a firm commitment.
💬 Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Norwegian Minister for International Development and co-chair of the High Ambition Coalition, sums up the urgency of the situation:
“We won’t have a perfect treaty, but it’s urgent to move forward. The world needs leadership and good news.”
We are at a historic turning point. Together, let us raise our voices of hope and action for a future without plastic pollution.
Hidden Secret: A documentary from The Blue Quest at Nuit de l'Océan
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! 🌟
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Tomorrow sees the start of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR). What are you going to do in your company?
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.
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📅 Book your evening on Tuesday June 3 at Casa Delauze for our famous Gala de l’Océan! An exceptional evening to bring together those who, like you, share an unwavering passion for the ocean and its protection.
A moment of solidarity, hope and deep commitment to the preservation of our blue planet.
We look forward to seeing you there to write together a new page of action and passion for our ocean.
✨ Save the date and come live this unforgettable experience!
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Last Thursday we had the pleasure of welcoming Ambre Papazian, our IQ Foil athlete ambassador. For several years now, Ambre has been passionately carrying our messages, and her commitment to protecting the ocean is a true source of inspiration! 💙
During this meeting, we worked together on our ambitious future actions to act together in favor of marine biodiversity. Exciting projects are in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to share them with you!
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On this special Halloween day, let’s dive into the fascinating world of the ocean to discover those who have also donned their scariest costumes! 😱⤵️
🐚 The Great Pagfish, from the hermit crab family, is a clever crustacean that adorns its back with poisonous anemones. This ingenious protection keeps predators away, while adorning it with striking colors. Protection and beauty combined!
🦀 The boxer crab disguises itself as a real cheerleader, using anemones as tassels. If threatened, he doesn’t hesitate to throw them at his enemies to defend himself. 🤛A bold look, and a formidable technique!
🦠 Some nudibranchs absorb the stinging cells of their prey as a magic potion, to become venomous in their turn.
😶🌫️ Cuttlefish are capable of wizard-like camouflage. Thanks to chromatophores, pigment cells, it changes color and texture to disappear as if by magic in its environment.
🦑F inally, the Firefly Squid masters the art of bioluminescence. It adjusts the intensity of its light to blend into the ambient luminosity, erasing its shadow to go unnoticed by its predators below. And that’s not all! This magician can also create patterns of light to blur his silhouette…
🪸 The ocean is full of creatures with talents worthy of the greatest masters of disguise! Frightening, astonishing and fascinating, they remind us that nature is full of surprises… even down deep! 🌊✨
So, who among them do you think will take home the prize for best costume? 🎃
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