Ice society: looking for life at unlikely altitudes
Nature has just published an article on the work of James Bradley, CNRS MIO, on microbes that thrive in extremely cold environments. Read the article
Binomial, the poet and the scientist
We invite you to attend the performance of "Martin est un poisson" (Martin is a fish), a play written by Thomas Flahaut following his meeting with Daniela Banaru, Maitresse de [...].
Emilie Strady (IRD - MIO BIOGEOCHIMIE) will present her HDR on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 10:00 am - OCEANOMED Amphitheatre.
On the theme: Dynamics of metallic trace elements and plastics in land-sea continuums Composition of the jury Pr DAVRANCHE Mélanie, Université Rennes 1, rapporteur Pr WONG-WAH Pascal, Aix [...]
MIO Seminar - Prof. Erik van Sebille - Monday, June 23, 2025
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 [...]
Growing anaerobic bacteria for biotechnology
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
Jellyfish, a presence you're going to have to get used to on Mediterranean coasts
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 [...]
Mediterranean sardines continue to shrink
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 [...]
Clean Harbours Active in Biodiversity" certification & Eco-awareness day
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 [...].
A very active month of May at the EMSO-LO Instrumented Site
The EMSO-LO site is a certified instrumented site dedicated to the long-term observation of the deep ocean. EMSO-LO has a number of specific features that make it unique in its field.
The MIO at the EXPLORE 2025 Festival!
Explore returns for a 2nd edition from 10 to 15 June 2025! From 10 to 15 June 2025, the EXPLORE Festival returns to Marseille for its second edition! [...]