“The evidence is crystal clear: Nature is in trouble. Therefore we are in trouble.” Sandra Díaz, co-chair of the Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services The IPBES Report, released on May 6, compiled by 145 experts from 50 countries, makes a devastating assessment of our planet’s biodiversity: 1 million species at risk of […]
#PureOceanLoverChallenge: 52 weeks for 52 sporting challenges Beyond funding research projects, Pure Ocean organizes sports challenges to create awareness and mobilize civil society. The Pure Ocean Lover Challenge, inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, invites people to actively participate in a fun campaign to safeguard the oceans. Every week, individuals or companies, will take […]
65 applications received for the first Pure Ocean Call for Projects Launched in April 2018, the first Pure Ocean Call for Projects was a significant milestone for the fund. We received 65 projects from 20 different countries, of which 33% were from France. We also received projects from : 13% UK, 13% USA, 6% […]
Our Scientific Committee, a mark of credibility and committment Pure Ocean’s wish was to convene an independent & international Scientific Committee that would select the projects to be supported by the fund. The scientific credibility of the future foundation depended on it. In December 2017, this was accomplished! Distinguished scientists have honoured us […]
With our three new recruits, Pure Ocean has consolidated its team and is now under full sail! From left to right: Thomas, Gwen, Deborah, Laura, Stephanie Here’s a little introduction to the team: Laura Delaye is in charge of general coordination of the fund. After a master’s degree in Environmental Science and several experiences in […]
Friday, April 5, Pure Ocean announced the 9 winning projects that will receive financial support following the 2018 call for projects. We received 65 applications from 21 countries and over 300 scientists. We would like to thank all the applicants for the high quality of the proposals submitted. Pure Ocean supports projects that have the […]
Founder of the Epicurien Provence Fund, an endowment fund dedicated to sustainable food and former director of the French Observatory of Apidology, association for the safeguarding of bees, Thomas has been engaged for many years in actions that defend public interests. He has accompanied many programs that have had an international influence for the protection […]
Brice Bonneviale, a confirmed and committed athlete, is preparing to take up the Enduroman challenge between 21 and 27 June 2019. This triathlon of the extreme, starts at Marble Arch in London and ends at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, with three separate challenges: • 140km run from London to Dover, • Swimming across […]
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We are happy to share with you the highlights of our first Pure Ocean Summit. On April 26th this year, scheduled around the time of the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels (the largest international trade fair in the seafood sector), Pure Ocean organized an encounter between researchers and key business players to better understand the […]
