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The skin of the ocean

On the surface of the oceans is a thin film of water, less than a millimetre thick. According to CNRS researchers, this could influence the amount of CO2 absorbed by the atmosphere.

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The blue crab: an invasive species

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

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Is desalinating seawater a false solution?

Around the world, many populations are facing freshwater shortages. In response, new desalination plants are built every year, but they raise a number of questions. Are they compatible with sustainable development?

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Technology: Belle, a fish like no other

Belle is a new model of silent, autonomous robotic fish, created by students. These two features make this prototype a precious ally for biologists seeking to observe marine ecosystems without disturbing them.

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A new blue hole discovered off the coast of Mexico 

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

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The skin of the ocean

On the surface of the oceans is a thin film of water, less than a millimetre thick. According to CNRS researchers, this could influence the amount of CO2 absorbed by the atmosphere.

LEARN MORE

The blue crab: an invasive species

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

LEARN MORE

Is desalinating seawater a false solution?

Around the world, many populations are facing freshwater shortages. In response, new desalination plants are built every year, but they raise a number of questions. Are they compatible with sustainable development?

LEARN MORE

Technology: Belle, a fish like no other

Belle is a new model of silent, autonomous robotic fish, created by students. These two features make this prototype a precious ally for biologists seeking to observe marine ecosystems without disturbing them.

LEARN MORE

A new blue hole discovered off the coast of Mexico 

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

LEARN MORE
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