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02/07/2024

Monaco

The Institute receives a Coco de Mer, a rare species emblematic of the Seychelles.

The Oceanographic Institute, in collaboration with the Seychelles Islands Foundation (S.I.F.) and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles in Monaco, organised an official ceremony to hand over a seed of Coco de Mer, a rare and emblematic species. This event was held on Saturday, June...

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01/07/2022

Lisbonne

See the UN Ocean Conference side-event “Polar Oceans : Engine to the global ocean”

Watch the replay of the 'Polar oceans: engine to the global ocean' event organised by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, alongside the Oceanographic Institute, Prince Albert I of Monaco Foundation, and the Oceano Azul...

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30/06/2022

Lisbonne

UN Ocean Conference side-event “Polar Oceans : Engine to the global ocean”

La Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, l’Institut océanographique et les Explorations de Monaco organisent un événement ce mardi 28 juin de 18h à 20h en marge de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur les océans....

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21/01/2022

Monaco

Alick and Albert nominated for the 2021 Queensland (Australia) Film Network Awards in six categories.

The documentary film "Alick and Albert" is one of three documentaries selected for the 2021 Queensland (Australia) Film Network...

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15/07/2021

Monaco

Opening of the exhibition IMMERSION

Come and discover the beauty of Australian corals through a unique device, a breathtaking...

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15/07/2021

Monaco

EU authorises the placing on the market for human consumption of yellow mealworm

The European Union allows the yellow mealworm to be placed on the market for human consumption, good news for the...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

For a deconfinement of minds

The closure of cultural venues and their major roles in our society and economy is more topical than ever. This Tribune explains the importance of the dialogue between Science and Culture to build the world of...

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12/07/2021

Monaco

Ocean and Human Health Symposium

On 2 and 3 December 2020, in Monaco, the Symposium on Human Health and the Ocean in a Changing World concluded nearly two years of work on the...

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12/07/2021

Monaco

REV-Ocean: a partnership for the health of the ocean

On November 5, by videoconference, REV Ocean and three Monegasque institutions signed a partnership agreement to work on ocean...

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12/07/2021

Monaco

The Global Coral Conservatory

The project is to create a world reference centre for corals that will house, in a network of public and private aquaria, a unique global collection of the majority of scleractinian coral species and strains described to...

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12/07/2021

New York

A decisive step for the preservation of biodiversity?

At the United Nations Summit of Heads of State and Government on Biodiversity on 30 September 2020, a bloc of countries showed more determination than ever to reverse this...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

European Union Biodiversity Coalition

first official member the Global Coalition “Unite for #Biodiversity The Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, first official member of the European Commission’s Global Coalition “Unite for #Biodiversity On the occasion of World Wildlife Day on 3 March 2020, the European Commissioner...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health

Organised by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health will take place on Thursday 24th September on the terraces of the Monte-Carlo Opera House, with Sting as guest of...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

Ponant cruise – Oceanographic Institute

From September 30 to October 7, 2020, the Oceanographic Institute is honored to partner with PONANT to offer passengers of the Bellot an extraordinary experience in the...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

Health of the Ocean, Health of Man

The vitality of our environment is inseparable from our own health. The current crisis is a strong reminder of this. It is therefore a good time to rethink our relationship with the Ocean, to better preserve it and to live better in the future....

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13/07/2021

Monaco

Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge: the final

The 3rd edition of the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge took place on 9 July 2020. This challenge saw 5 international teams competing against each other to defend their project aimed at having a positive impact on the...

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15/07/2021

Monaco

Become an ambassador for the Ocean!

After more than a century of commitment to the preservation of marine ecosystems, the Oceanographic Institute - OCEANO MONACO is reaffirming its values and its mission of mediation through its new collaborative campaign "Let's live the Ocean! Through this campaign, OCEANO MONACO wishes to...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

Children’s Corner

We look forward to seeing you every day on our social networks and every week on our website to help you keep your children...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge

The objective of this challenge is to give students the opportunity to use their professional skills, creativity and commitment in the service of a preserved natural...

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15/07/2021

Monaco

Balloon Release Act

Very good news for the marine environment: the Government of the Principality of Monaco has just banned the release of balloons and flying lanterns into the...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

Global Biodiversity Coalition: first official member

The Oceanographic Institute of Monaco is proud to announce that it is the first official member of the Global Coalition "Unite for Biodiversity", adding its voice to the 16 organizations and associations that already support the Coalition's...

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21/02/2020

Visitors to the Musée help the MedFund

The Musée océanographique will pay €0.05 from the cost of every visitor ticket bought to MEDFUND, a fund devoted to the protected marine areas of the...

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21/02/2020

Monaco

A committed Museum

The Museum works every day to strengthen the positive impact our visitors have on the ocean whilst reducing our negative impact on the environment. This work requires discipline and consistency. A number of campaigns are currently being defined or...

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13/07/2021

Monaco

World first: birth of dwarf hatchet fish in aquarium

The first aquarium birth of dwarf hatchetfish by experts from the Oceanographic Museum will directly contribute to reducing fishing pressure on this species in the...

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23/06/2020

Monaco

Grand Medals 2019

Each year, the Oceanographic Institute, Albert I, Prince of Monaco Foundation honours the great names of the marine world who, through their commitment and work, contribute to making the Ocean known, loved and protected, by awarding them the Albert I Great...

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21/02/2020

Monaco

Lumexplore: the Scientific and Environmental Exploration Film Festival

Organized by the Société des Explorateurs Français, discover this invigorating and inspiring...

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21/02/2020

Monaco

OCEAN AND CRYOSPHERE in a context of climate change

The IPCC report was made public at a press conference held on Wednesday 25 September at 11am at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.

At the instigation of the Sovereign Prince, the Principality of Monaco and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation have mobilised strongly for the implementation of this special report, due to the worrying consequences of global warming and the increase in greenhouse gas emissions on the...

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23/06/2020

Monaco

Best Restaurant in the World: a training on Sustainable Consumption

The Oceanographic Institute and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation are raising awareness among Chef Mauro Colagreco's teams!

Sustainable consumption of seafood is on the menu at the Mirazur: the staff of the famous restaurant, led by chef Mauro Colagreco, followed training on the...

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21/02/2020

Monaco

Speech by H.S.H. Prince Albert II on the Ocean

Speeches made by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco on the Ocean

The speeches of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco on the...

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23/06/2020

Paris

Forum des Métiers de la Mer

Meeting the professionals of the sea

The next edition of the Forum des Métiers de la Mer will take place on Saturday, December 7, at the Maison des Océans, 195 rue St Jacques (RER Luxembourg) in...

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