Big news to share today:

After months of evaluation by our scientific committee, 𝟱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 to better understand and protect the Ocean.

Five projects powered by researchers, teams, and bold ideas… And you’re part of this too, because without your support, none of this would be possible!

Here are the 5 innovative projects we’ll be funding this year:

BioPlastics from the Deep – Netherlands – Pays-Bas – Maastricht University, by Julia Jansing

Inspired by the squid’s jaw to create biodegradable bioplastics.

DEEPEX Carib – Trinidad and Tobago – Speseas, by Diva Amon

Diving to 4,500m to explore unknown abyssal zones and lay the groundwork for local protection.

EMERGE – Mediterranean, France – je navigueraie, by Célia Bertrand

Identifying critical habitats for rays and sharks using environmental DNA and acoustic telemetry.

WHALE TELECOM – Mediterranean, Spain- CSIC, by Miriam Romagosa Verges

Using underwater fiber optics to track fin whales and prevent collisions.

Wings Over Ocean – Spain / North Africa – CSIC, by Isabel Afan

Tracking seabirds to detect illegal fishing in areas where satellites fall short.

Together, we’re advancing science.

Together, we’re giving the Ocean 5 new reasons for hope.

Together, we’re supporting tomorrow’s solutions.

Watch the video to discover the projects, presented by Charlie!