Discover the hidden treasures of the ocean at the exhibition "Sur la route des fonds marins" (On the road to the seabed)

Plongez dans les mystères de l’Océan lors de l’exposition collective « Sur la route des fonds marins », organisée dans le cadre de la 19ᵉ édition de l’événement annuel « Sur la Route ». Cet événement exceptionnel se tient à l’Hôtel de Ville de La Celle Saint-Cloud et promet de révéler les merveilles sous-marines comme …

The skin of the ocean

On the surface of the oceans is a thin layer of water, less than a millimeter thick. According to researchers at the CNRS, it could influence the amount of CO2 absorbed by the atmosphere.

The blue crab: an invasive species

Originally from North America, this blue-clawed crab has gradually spread to the Mediterranean. In recent months, its proliferation has accelerated in France, Spain, and especially Italy. It has become the bane of fishermen who are trying to combat this voracious invader.

Desalinating seawater: a false solution?

Many populations around the world are facing freshwater shortages. To address this issue, new desalination plants are being built every year, but these plants raise questions. As major consumers of fossil fuels, are they compatible with sustainable development?

New blue hole discovered off the coast of Mexico 

With a maximum depth of 270 meters, the underwater cave in Chetumal Bay (on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula) is now the second deepest blue hole known to date. First explored in 2021, the site, named Taam Ja’, is home to an astonishing biodiversity and has sparked the curiosity of the scientific community.