Dear Difteur-ses,
We are pleased to unveil the winning projects of the Pure Ocean 2025 call for projects. Innovative initiatives working to protect the ocean, preserve marine biodiversity, and resilience in the face of climate change.
A round of applause for our 6 winners! 📣
👕 ALT-WASTE: mapping textile pollution to better combat it,
🌱AQUAMAP: developing silvo-pisciculture to halt the erosion of Indian mangroves, great reservoirs of blue carbon,
🦤 BIRDS ON STICKS: encourage the return of seabirds to fertilize Polynesian coral reefs,
🐟 FISH ON THE MOVE: optimize the connection of Australian marine protected areas to boost biodiversity,
🦐 RIMIOMICS: demonstrating the impact of mining on Atlantic abyssal ecosystems,
🪸 SYMBIOSWAP: testing the exchange of symbiotic algae for Mediterranean corals more resistant to climate change.
Why this is a turning point ✨
These projects pave the way for concrete, ambitious, nature-based solutions to the urgent challenges facing the ocean. Each has been selected by our scientific committee for its potential for innovation, its impact on practice and its contribution to ocean science.
A big thank you for your support!