RESSOURCES

The Brown Grouper Symbol of exemplary conservation back on our shores after 30 years of effort An icon for many scuba divers, both for its size (it is one of the largest bony fish in the Mediterranean) and its rarity, the brown grouper Epinephelus marginatus had almost disappeared after decades of overfishing and poaching. Thanks

Prince Albert II of Monaco is mobilising both his Foundation and his government to alert world opinion and try to save this emblematic species of the Mediterranean

Other resourceson marine turtles Marine turtles are everyone’s business! Protected by various conventions but still threatened according to the IUCN, sea turtles are the subject of much attention: studies, monitoring, care. Professionals, volunteers and enthusiasts are trying to learn more about their life cycle, their behaviours, their migrations and above all to minimise the impact

From the use to the utility of jellyfish Jellyfish, a natural resource! Used to hydrate the vines a few centuries ago in Charente, jellyfish have also been consumed for a thousand years by Asian populations. Traditionally considered beneficial to health, they have been known to cure arthritis, hypertension, back pain and ulcers, improve digestion, remedy

Bluefin tuna are caught by trawl, hook and line or in fixed traps near the

Rana The sea turtle ambassador In 2014, Rana was still just a baby loggerhead, one of seven species of sea turtles on the planet. Found stranded in the port of Monaco, she was barely saved by the Oceanographic Museum team. Today, fully recovered, Rana travels the oceans. Becoming a symbol of the sea turtle cause,

Are there any whales in the Mediterranean? The answer is yes! There are several thousand whales living in the waters of the Mediterranean. It is even not uncommon to see their breath from far away, on crossings to Corsica, for example. Take note, however: human activity is a source of disturbance for this giant mammals,

THE SHARKS Threatening or threatened? Sharks: from myth to reality The mention of the animal is still frightening and very unpopular. A person who is ruthless in business is often referred to as a “shark”! However, beyond the mythical image of the shark, the reality is quite different. Overcome your prejudices about sharks ! In 2013,

The “toolbox” for defending against shark attacks At the initiative and under the leadership of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, and thanks to impassioned discussions between international experts, a “toolbox for handling shark risks” was created. Its aim is to gather together all existing solutions from around the world for preventing shark attacks, while