Anne-Cécile Monnier, a hydrobiologist, has dedicated her life to the study and protection of our watercourses. Fascinated by the often unknown richness of this ecosystem, she uses her images, films, and book to reveal its fragile beauty, threatened by climate changes. Hydrobiologist: A Career in the Service of Water As an independent hydrobiologist, Anne-Cécile studies […]
Fabienne, Lamya, Mathieu, and Patrice, enthusiasts who devote a significant part of their lives to defending the marine environment. Their motivation? To better understand this fragile universe and act to stop its destruction. Discover their commitments and the challenges they face. Words of the pros, collected by Alexie Valois. Patrice Bureau: From Diving to President […]
Since my teenage years, I have been passionate about diving and coral reefs. This passion was strengthened during a long stay in Martinique, a two-year experience in direct contact with marine biodiversity. It was in this dynamic that I discovered the association Coral Guardian by participating in their ‘Adopt a Coral’ initiative. Captivated by their […]
The crystal-clear waters of the Antilles are home to five species of sea turtles, three of which regularly come to lay eggs on the local beaches. Thanks to increasing mobilization and concrete conservation actions, the trend seems encouraging: turtle populations appear stable, and sightings at sea are on the rise. Local commitment to sea turtle […]
From the small volcanic island of Reunion to the deserted beaches of the Scattered Islands or the vast Malagasy coasts, habitats and contexts greatly differ, thus influencing the evolution of marine turtle populations in the region. Depending on the species, the conservation status and challenges vary significantly, requiring vigilance and adapted actions from committed stakeholders. […]
A team of diving videographers and freedivers set out in search of the monk seal in Greek waters. This quest, which might have seemed ordinary, radically transformed their perspective on interactions with the animal world, highlighting many concerns. The quest for the seals The first day of filming begins with the search for the seals. […]
French marine parks play an essential role in the sustainable management of our seas and coasts. From Brittany to Martinique, passing through Corsica and Mayotte, park managers are committed daily to reconciling discovery and respect for these exceptional marine environments. Iroise: Revival of an Ecosystem « When you dive today in the Iroise Sea (Finistère), there […]
A rainbow of color Coralligenous is the richest and most colorful underwater habitat in the Mediterranean. It is primarily formed by the accumulation of limestone produced by encrusting red algae known as coralline algae. The dominant colors of the coralligenous vary according to depth, light, and the species present. Generally, red, pink, and purple are […]
If you follow the news of the sea and oceans, you have inevitably encountered the controversy surrounding marine protected areas and their shortcomings in terms of biodiversity conservation. The topic leaves no one indifferent, with supporters of enhanced, even total, protection, and local stakeholders, whether maritime professionals or simple users, clearly expressing their position. It […]
On the occasion of her participation as a member of the video contest jury at the Galathea Festival in Hyères, the explorer and underwater videographer Nathalie Lasselin wanted to take the opportunity to carry out a cleaning dive in the Great Blue.
