Plankton, a group of aquatic micro-organisms, play an essential role in the proper functioning of the oceans and the health of our planet. But how can we measure the influence of such tiny organisms?
On the theme: Dynamics of trace metals and plastics in land-sea continuums Composition of the juryPr DAVRANCHE Mélanie, Université Rennes 1, rapporteurPr WONG-WAH Pascal, Aix Marseille Université, rapporteurDr [...]
Topic: Biosphere-geosphere interactions and microbial life in extreme environments. AbstractMicroorganisms occupy virtually all available environmental niches including those previously thought of as uninhabitable. My research aims to understand [...]
On the subject: Structure, diversity and interactions of the microbiota associated with the culture of Ulva lacinulata: towards a multiregnum understanding of the ulva holobiont. Summary Ulvae are macroalgae [...].
Dr. Erik van Sebille, Professor of Oceanography & Public Engagement at Utrecht University (Netherlands), will give a seminar at MIO, on Monday 23 June 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 in [...]
The latest issue of IRD Le Mag features a portrait of our colleague Marianne Quéméneur, a microbiologist specialising in anaerobic micro-organisms living in extreme marine environments. To find out more
On 8 June, La Provence published an article entitled Jellyfish, a presence on the Mediterranean coast that we're going to have to get used to. We spoke to our colleague Delphine [...]
On 28 May, La Provence published an article entitled Les sardines rétrécissent en Méditerranée: pour les pêcheurs, "c'est la faute du thon" [Sardines are shrinking in the Mediterranean: for fishermen, "it's the fault of the tuna"]. We spoke to our colleague Daniela [...]
The Port of Saint-Tropez recently obtained ISO 18725 Clean Ports Active in Biodiversity certification. This worldwide certification rewards rigorous environmental management and innovative initiatives to preserve [...].
