According to a recent United Nations (UN) report, glaciers worldwide are melting at an unprecedented rate, with record glacial mass loss over the past three years. Since 1975, approximately 9,000 gigatons of ice have disappeared, equivalent to an ice block the size of Germany with a thickness of 25 meters. Global consequences of glacial melt …
At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), held in Nice from June 9 to 13, 2025, 95 countries signed an ambitious declaration to end plastic pollution. This call comes a few weeks before the resumption of negotiations in Geneva (INC-5.2) from August 5 to 14 and marks a diplomatic turning point in the fight …
As France swelters under increasingly intense heat waves, one thing is clear: Without the ocean, these heat waves would be much worse.Yet, this blue giant, which absorbs 90% of the excess heat due to greenhouse gases and 25 to 30% of our CO₂ emissions, is today out of breathThe Sea Foundation is sounding the alarm: …
Far from any landmass, lost in the vastness of the South Pacific Ocean, lies a place as fascinating as it is mysterious: point nemoThis name, inspired by the famous captain of Jules Verne, designates the point in the ocean farthest from any land on our planet. But why was this point identified, precisely located, and …
Sailing in the Mediterranean is no walk in the park. While Brittany has its storms, the Gulf of Lion has its Mistral and Tramontane winds. And navigating in these strong winds is no easy feat. Here’s a look at these winds with their poetic names, winds that smell of sunshine but worry sailors. Sailing in …
Coral fascinates as much as it intrigues. Found in warm, clear seas, it forms veritable oases of marine life. Yet, its ecological role is often misunderstood. Is it an animal, a plant, or a rock? How does it grow? And above all, why is it threatened today?This article aims to answer these questions simply and …