Henley Spiers, thanks to the Oceanographic & Arksen scholarship he received last year, is traveling to Scotland to explore how to balance the local economy, fishing pressure, and the preservation of unique marine biodiversity. His investigation leads him to meet iconic figures in marine conservation while uncovering the challenges faced by […]
To date, 51 species of sharks have been recorded in the Mediterranean. This large family, ranging from the small dogfish to the imposing great white shark, is facing an alarming decline in its populations. However, research teams are committed to better understanding and protecting these marine predators that are essential to the balance of our ecosystems. A […]
Since June 2024, biologists and scientific divers have been conducting an in-depth study on the colonies of red gorgonians in the waters of the Calanques National Park in Marseille. This project, named BUFFER, aims to understand how this species is coping with climate change. « Guys, we need to meet. Something is happening […]
Marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean benefits from a new advancement with the addition of invertebrate species to the environmental code. This development aims to strengthen the protection of these essential organisms against the threats they face. An Expanded List of Protected Invertebrates The French environmental code is enriched with a list of protected marine invertebrates in the Mediterranean. The destruction, […]
Martin Colognoli, a marine biologist and dedicated photographer, is known for his efforts in favor of corals. However, he primarily sees himself as a defender of water in all its forms. In this interview, he highlights the importance of preserving the natural environments that surround us. A childhood cradled by water The sea has […]
Preserving the European Lobster: the challenge of the National Lobster Hatchery As it approaches its 25th anniversary, the National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) in Padstow, Cornwall, positions itself as a pillar in the preservation of the European lobster (Homarus gammarus). As demand skyrockets and overfishing threatens wild populations in Scandinavia as well as in the Mediterranean, […]
For two decades, each September is dedicated to the census of three important marine species: groupers, corbs, and noble pen shells. These operations take place in the calanques and around the islands of Marseille. Twenty years after this initiative began, let’s assess the observed changes. A Positive Assessment for Groupers and Corbs “During the first […]
The Tuamotu are renowned for undoubtedly hosting one of the largest populations of great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) in the world. However, this iconic species is critically endangered worldwide and remains poorly understood. It is in this context that the Tamataroa program, supported by the Mokarran Protection Society and the Gombessa expeditions, works to better […]
At the beginning of 2023, the Gombessa expeditions team joined forces with the Mokarran Protection Society to initiate the program Tamataroa. Last December, they all returned to the immense atoll to continue the ambitious scientific protocols of the project while starting the production of a film. This film is in keeping with the spirit of expeditions […]
A few months ago, an initial scientific publication, led by Tatiana Boube, a member of the Science Department at the Mokarran Protection Society, presented the results of ongoing research. Although our understanding of the longimanus in the Tuamotu is progressing, many questions remain unanswered! Study Areas The association focuses primarily on two passes: Tiputa Pass […]
