Aquatic Science Meeting 2021-22-27 June 2021-Virtual meeting
As part of the ASLO conference, the present and future of nitrogen fixation in aquatic systemsMar Benavides, Institut Méditerranéen d'Océanographie, mar.benavides@ird.frSophie Bonnet, Institut Méditerranéen d'Océanographie, sophie.bonnet@univ-amu.frMaren Voss, [...]
The protected coastline of the Calanques threatened by an invasive Asian green alga in the Mediterranean
Every summer, divers from the Marseille Sports Loisirs Culture (MSLC) club organise their traditional dive at Callelongue, to clean up the rubbish that has accumulated over the year. Except that they have [...]
The VVP takes it easy...
On 2 and 3 June 2021, it will be in the fresh water of the 10 m deep pit belonging to the well-known COMEX subsea works company that the VVP (Vertical Velocity [...].
News from the MOOSE-GE1 campaign
On board Ifremer's Thalassa, biological observations are in full swing as part of the MOOSE Mediterranean Ocean Observing System for the Environment campaignThe laboratories involved in this [...].
Calanques de Marseille: an invasive seaweed from Japan is proliferating
An algae is proliferating rapidly in the Callelongue cove in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône). Its size and green colour make it easy to spot, and its presence is a cause for concern. 60 cm of seaweed covers [...].
The new IPCC/IPBES scientific report on climate change and biodiversity has just been published.
Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, induced by human activities, are posing a synergistic and growing threat to nature, human lives and livelihoods [...].
Exploring the mysteries of mercury in the ocean | Ages 9-14
Wednesday 16 June, 9am to 10amThis live lesson is your chance to ask Marie-Maëlle Desgranges about her research and work on the ocean. Submit your questions to [...]
Adapting the missions at sea of the FOF station fleet armed by the CNRS as part of the health crisis
In the current health climate, which seems to be developing favourably, and in line with the latest government instructions, we believe that the rules governing boarding our station vessels could be relaxed in the [...].
Video portrait : Mar Benavides and the microorganisms that feed the ocean
A young researcher with a passion for the infinitely small in the oceans, Mar Benavides was recently awarded the bronze medal by the CNRS. She is studying the workings of diazotrophs, bacteria that [...]
The MOOSE-GE2021 campaign began on 09 June 2021
Several colleagues from MIO are taking part in this campaign on board the oceanographic vessel Thalassap for 24 days at sea, 125 observation stations, maintenance of 4 moorings [...].