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Urban light pollution alters the nocturnal biology of sharks
A new study provides the first-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks and shows that artificial light from large coastal cities can disrupt the nocturnal biology of sharks, with nurse sharks being more affected than hi...
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Fish, corals, oysters… light pollution causes irrevers...
Lire l'article Fish, corals, oysters… light pollution causes irreversible damage to marine life.
DECODING
New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to...
Lire l'article New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean lifeDECODING
Greenland redrawn by melting ice
Lire l'article Greenland redrawn by melting iceNEWS FEED
At CNFRAA in France, there is no shortage of scientific...
Lire l'article At CNFRAA in France, there is no shortage of scientific expertise on Greenland !DECODING
Can AMOC weakening be predicted reliably?
Lire l'article Can AMOC weakening be predicted reliably?BIODIVERSITY
Interview with Martin Huret, coordinator of the TRANSPE...
Lire l'article Interview with Martin Huret, coordinator of the TRANSPEL program on small pelagicsDECODING
Supercomputers, satellites, AI: behind the scenes of gl...
Lire l'article Supercomputers, satellites, AI: behind the scenes of global ocean forecasting systems
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Alizé Bouriat identifies deep-sea species
Lire l'article Alizé Bouriat identifies deep-sea species
Andrea Garcia Juan oversees Mambo, a network of acoustic moorings that measures ambient underwater noise
Lire l'article Andrea Garcia Juan oversees Mambo, a network of acoustic moorings that measures ambient underwater noise
Frédéric Marin, head of LEGOS laboratory : ‘The unit director is a conductor’.
Lire l'article Frédéric Marin, head of LEGOS laboratory : ‘The unit director is a conductor’.women oceanographers All portraits
Nadia Améziane : « being a woman has never been a barrier »
Lire l'article Nadia Améziane : « being a woman has never been a barrier »
Sakina-Dorothée Ayata : « plankton helps us fight climate change »
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Karina von Schuckmann : « the ocean is a sentinel for global warming »
Lire l'article Karina von Schuckmann : « the ocean is a sentinel for global warming »Interviews All interviews
For oceanographer Herlé Mercier, «the ocean is the Earth’s memory »
Lire l'article For oceanographer Herlé Mercier, «the ocean is the Earth’s memory »
Allain Bougrain-Dubourg : « Seabirds are valuable indicators of the state of ocean ecosystems »
Lire l'article Allain Bougrain-Dubourg : « Seabirds are valuable indicators of the state of ocean ecosystems »
Catherine Boyen : « All the levers are good to show that nothing should be forbidden to women »
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We are the ocean planet
The Earth's surface covers more than 510 million square kilometres, but less than 30% of this surface is covered by land...
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How the PACE satellite will transform our understanding of climate and oceans
In a context where environmental challenges require precise and innovative scientific responses, the PACE (Plankton, Aer...
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Greenland redrawn by melting ice
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Can AMOC weakening be predicted reliably?
Lire l'article Can AMOC weakening be predicted reliably?
In Antarctica, melting glaciers stimulate marine life
Lire l'article In Antarctica, melting glaciers stimulate marine life
Madagascar submerged
Lire l'article Madagascar submerged 
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Interview with Martin Huret, coordinator of the TRANSPEL program on small pelagics
Lire l'article Interview with Martin Huret, coordinator of the TRANSPEL program on small pelagics
The empirical knowledge of small-scale fishermen serves the science
Lire l'article The empirical knowledge of small-scale fishermen serves the science
Offshore wind power: global alert reveals head-on collision with marine biodiversity
Lire l'article Offshore wind power: global alert reveals head-on collision with marine biodiversity
The Mediterranean corridor must be better protected
Lire l'article The Mediterranean corridor must be better protected 
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The Arctic Ocean is heavily contaminated with mercury
Lire l'article The Arctic Ocean is heavily contaminated with mercury
Plastic fragmentation measured for the first time in the Japan Sea
Lire l'article Plastic fragmentation measured for the first time in the Japan Sea
In Kenya, Lake Victoria threatened by a toxic green tide
Lire l'article In Kenya, Lake Victoria threatened by a toxic green tide
Plastic pollution reaches critical level in the Pacific
Lire l'article Plastic pollution reaches critical level in the Pacific 
TECHNOLOGIES see everything
Supercomputers, satellites, AI: behind the scenes of global ocean forecasting systems
Lire l'article Supercomputers, satellites, AI: behind the scenes of global ocean forecasting systems
Ocean eddies in the eyes of scientists
Lire l'article Ocean eddies in the eyes of scientists
In-situ data confirms the reliability of the SWOT satellite
Lire l'article In-situ data confirms the reliability of the SWOT satellite
Active underwater volcano discovered by the BRASS scientific expedition
Lire l'article Active underwater volcano discovered by the BRASS scientific expedition 
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At CNFRAA in France, there is no shortage of scientific expertise on Greenland !
Lire l'article At CNFRAA in France, there is no shortage of scientific expertise on Greenland !
UNESCO’s 2024 report confirms accelerated degradation of the oceans
Lire l'article UNESCO’s 2024 report confirms accelerated degradation of the oceans
Barcelona Conference charts path to sustainable ocean economy
Lire l'article Barcelona Conference charts path to sustainable ocean economy
Emina Mamaca, chemist and Ifremer’s spokesperson at the highest level of government
Lire l'article Emina Mamaca, chemist and Ifremer’s spokesperson at the highest level of government 
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Frédéric Jean, Director of the IUEM: ” Not all students go into research “
Lire l'article Frédéric Jean, Director of the IUEM: ” Not all students go into research “
Integrating native youth into ocean sciences
Lire l'article Integrating native youth into ocean sciences
GEOTRACES Education : 3 minutes to better understand the ocean
Lire l'article GEOTRACES Education : 3 minutes to better understand the ocean
“What is the use of oceanography?” by connected oceans
Lire l'article “What is the use of oceanography?” by connected oceans 
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Blue Machine : How the ocean shapes our world
Lire l'article Blue Machine : How the ocean shapes our world
The extent of global warming since 1850 summarized in a single image
Lire l'article The extent of global warming since 1850 summarized in a single image
A new report on the health of the oceans
Lire l'article A new report on the health of the oceans
Mapping of a little-known world: the Southern Ocean reveals its secrets
Lire l'article Mapping of a little-known world: the Southern Ocean reveals its secrets 
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Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland
Lire l'article Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, ScotlandEGU 2026 General Assembly
Lire l'article EGU 2026 General AssemblyArgo Polar Workshop
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