A festival to better understand the marine world

The festival, which combines art and science, continues to inspire and educate the public on the challenges facing our oceans, with the hope of a more sustainable future for the planet.

On this occasion, Paul Watson shared his vision for the future. And, he announced the dispatch in January of two vessels to the Southern Ocean in connection with the enforcement of the high seas treaty. He denounced the destructive practices of industrial fishing, notably the overfishing of krill, and called for a collective awareness of environmental issues, including deep-sea mining.

Then, Yann Valton, president of Galathéa, paid tribute to the founders, notably Michel Hurteau, and highlighted the moments of joy and sharing experienced by children and the public over these years. He also mentioned a diving and snorkeling project to introduce the youngest to the discovery of the marine world.

“Primary school children live by the sea, there are miles of coastline, we need to understand this marine world better. So this is one of the projects and there are many,” he declared before a captivated audience.

François Victor, deputy director of the Parc national de Port-Cros, praised the organizers' commitment. According to him, the festival is essential to raise public awareness of the richness of marine biodiversity, while thanking the volunteers who contribute each year to the success of the event.