With its free mobile application, Street Science offers the general public the chance to experiment with augmented reality and dive into the world of plankton to understand the fundamental role of these marine micro-organisms in a fun way. There's a treasure hunt, an educational resource area and the first piece of street art in Marseille to come to life when you wave your smartphone over it! This project was developed in partnership with the IRD's South-East regional delegation.
Essentially made up of organisms that are invisible to the naked eye, plankton plays a fundamental role in the life and climate of our planet. Did you know that they produce half of our oxygen?
The Street Science project, which combines urban art, science and digital technology, includes a scientific treasure hunt to reveal the fragile beauty of these marine micro-organisms, as well as an interactive fresco by street artist CIYO in the Panier district of Marseille.
This plankton safari has been developed with the support of the IRD and researchers from the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanology (MIO°).