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Ponant Living Lab Steering Committee meeting

Are you familiar with Nature-based Solutions (NBS)? The idea is to work with nature, not against it!

The concept is based on approaches that combine the protection, management and restoration of natural ecosystems to meet a range of societal challenges. By drawing inspiration from ecosystems themselves, these solutions offer environmental, economic and social benefits while promoting biodiversity.

Created in 2023, the PEPR SOLU-BIOD is an ambitious programme dedicated to the production of knowledge on SfN. Bringing together 60 research teams and 160 local players, the programme will run until 2032, with the aim of supporting far-reaching and sustainable changes in society.

Among the initiatives supported by this programme, the Ponant Living Lab, led by Adélie Pomade, focuses on the tip of Brittany, in particular around the Bay of Brest and the Iroise Sea. This regional initiative explores the potential of SfN to meet local challenges.

The first Ponant Living Lab 2025 steering committee meeting was held on Tuesday 21 January, bringing together a number of partners including the Parc Naturel Régional d’Armorique, the Conservatoire Botanique National de Brest, the UBO, Ifremer, the CNRS and many others. After a morning of discussions, a field trip at the Bindy Point and the Roz Cove provided an opportunity to observe the spartina and the potential of nature-based solutions, in the presence of local elected representatives and stakeholders.

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2025 edition of the course “Understanding the environmental challenges of the maritime economy”

From 7 to 11 July 2025, the World Maritime Campus and UBO will be jointly organising a course entitled ‘Understanding the environmental challenges of the maritime economy’. The course will take place in Brest and Roscoff and, like the previous edition, will be organised in two sessions: an introductory session and a more in-depth session.

Registration is open until 30 April 2025 at this link.

 

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DU Mer et Médias 2025

Présentation

Au 21ème siècle les sociétés humaines réalisent que les piliers qui ont assuré leur développement au cours des siècles précédents sont mis en question. De nombreux paradigmes ont changé. Nos activités ont dérégulé l’équilibre climatique et gravement affecté la biodiversité à l’échelle planétaire, et plus particulièrement celle des mers et océans qui occupent plus de 70% de la surface de la Terre. Désormais, pour anticiper l’avenir dans une perspective de développement durable, il nous faut comprendre le fonctionnement de l’océan et ses interactions avec les autres enveloppes fluides et solides de la planète Terre. Promouvoir la mise en œuvre d’un tel développement est l’un des enjeux de la décennie de l’océan de l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU), réaffirmé lors du One Ocean Summit qui s’est tenu à Brest en février 2022. Mieux comprendre l’océan et ses interactions avec le climat et les sociétés humaines, est devenu un enjeu essentiel pour les médias, à même de faire émerger ou de relayer des débats et idées structurantes.

C’est pour répondre à ces enjeux que l’UBO, en partenariat avec l’École Supérieure de Journalisme de Lille et le Club de la Presse de Bretagne, propose le Diplôme d’Université (DU) “Mer et Médias”. Celui-ci fait suite aux quatre écoles d’été Mer et Journalisme organisées par ISblue.

Ce DU a pour objectif de partager à destination de journalistes et de professionnels de la communication un état des lieux des connaissances des sciences et technologies marines dans une perspective de développement durable. Articulée autour de temps en présentiel à Brest et de temps en distanciel, la formation a pour objectif de transmettre aux participants un socle de connaissance solide mais aussi de leur permettre de rencontrer des chercheurs et des professionnels de ces thématiques au travers de séances à l’Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer mais aussi de sorties de terrain et d’interventions “hors les murs”. La formation s’organise autour de trois principales sessions à Brest qui seront entrecoupées d’activités en distanciel.

Objectifs

Aptitudes et compétences
Ce diplôme a pour objectif de former les journalistes et communicants qui souhaitent actualiser ou approfondir leurs connaissances scientifiques des enjeux océaniques actuels et futurs. Plusieurs sous-objectifs sous-tendent la formation :

  • Partager les savoirs sur les sciences et technologies marines
  • Échanger au travers d‘analyses croisées entre les journalistes/communicants, le milieu académique et les acteurs économiques du secteur maritime
  • Construire de l’information, grâce au processus d’acculturation d’un contenu d’experts aux standards « journalistiques ».

Compétences visées

  • Acquérir les connaissances de base sur le système océan dans ses dimensions scientifiques (sciences physiques, naturelles, humaines), dont les volets économiques, juridiques, et culturels
  • Savoir restituer ces connaissances sous la forme de contenus journalistiques pointus tout en étant accessibles à un large public
  • Être capable de comprendre la démarche scientifique dans un contexte d’une évolution permanente des contenus scientifiques.

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Sessions en présentiel, lien vers inscription et contacts


Sessions en présentiel à Plouzané :

  • Session 1 : les 9 et 10 avril 2026
  • Session 2 : du 17 au 19 juin 2026
  • Session 3 : 1 jour en novembre ou décembre 2026

Informations et inscription sur le site de l’UBO Contacts :


Plus d‘infos sur le site de l’UBO (SUFCA)


La presse en parle…


DU Mer & Médias à l’IUEM : « Permettre la vulgarisation des recherches sur la mer »

Le Télégramme, article du 27 février 2024


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Report : “third China–Europe Frontier Forum on “Progress in Ocean Science and Technology”

The third China-Europe Border Forum on Advances in Ocean Science and Technology (FFPOST2) was held in Shanghai and on-line on 18 and 19 November 2024. It was organised by Paul Tréguer (IUEM-UBO, European Academy of Sciences EurASc) and Jing Zhang (ECNU, Chinese Academy of Sciences), as part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

About 50 participants attended, with livestreams occurring about 6000 persons. Twenty-four invited speakers presented communications. Progress are remarkable regarding the usability of Ditigal twin oceans and of the AI in physics and biogeochemistry and in coastal management. All carbon dioxide removal (CDR) deployments will lead to compensatory CO2 efflux or reduced influx from all natural reservoirs, stressing the need for all realistic land-based, ocean-based and blue carbon CDR. Carbon sinks due to fisheries are being assessed, extension of the Oxygen Minimum Zone has been shown. Impacts of sea-level rise and extreme events like heat waves are key issues for the near future. First economic costs of the flooding of the coastlines are now available. Spectacular progress in observation tools and networks of the ocean have been highlighted.

For more detailled informations, please refer to the synthetic report.

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CNRS 2024 awards ceremony

On Tuesday 19 November 2024, the CNRS medals ceremony for the Brittany and Pays de la Loire delegation was held at the Mabilay in Rennes. 5 medals and a collective crystal were awarded ‘to those who, through the originality, quality and importance of their work, have enhanced the reputation of the region and made an exceptional contribution to the dynamism and renown of the institution’. The winners include Damien Desbruyères, an Ifremer researcher in oceanography at LOPS, and the ‘national oceanographic instrumentation park’ team from the INSU Technical Division. Congratulations to them all! Here is the list of medal winners:

Bronze medals:

  • David CHIRON (CRCI2NA) – CNRS Biology
  • Damien DESBRUYERES (LOPS) – CNRS Earth & Universe
  • Morgane VACHER (CEISAM) – CNRS Chemistry

Crystal medals:

  • Damien GENDRY (Géosciences Rennes) – CNRS Earth & Universe
  • Karine ROBIN (ISCR) – CNRS Chemistry

Collective Crystal Medal: ‘Parc national instrumentation océanographique’ team (DT INSU) – CNRS Terre & Univers – Representatives : Emmanuel DE SAINT-LEGER and Arnaud LE RIDANT
A fuller article is available on the CNRS regional delegation website.

Pictures : Pierre Theiller/ CNRS Bretagne et Pays de la Loire

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IUEM quits X

For several years, IUEM has been using Twitter to communicate with as wide an audience as possible. However, since Elon Musk bought the platform at the end of 2022, the social network, now known as ‘X’, has evolved in a direction that runs counter to our values: relativism, massive propagation of false information, cyber-bullying, lack of moderation, commercial spamming, etc. The IUEM and the laboratories it hosts have therefore decided to leave this platform.
We remain fundamentally committed to open science that speaks to as many people as possible, and invite you to join our community on LinkedIn.

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SILICAMICS 4 conference review

The SILICAMICS interdisciplinary conference series, launched in 2015, aims to better understand biosilicification and the nature and importance of siliceous organisms in past, contemporary and future oceans. It is developing an integrative approach that includes physics, chemistry, biogeochemistry, biochemistry, physiology, ecology and genomics. The fourth conference, held at Moulin Mer (Logonna-Daoulas, France), brought together more than 50 scientists from America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe.

The conference revealed the progress made in understanding the molecular basis of silicification and the transfer of dissolved silica from the environment to intracellular organs via SIT proteins. Planet Earth is rich in silica-containing plants. It acts as a biotic or abiotic stress attenuator. With regard to the oceans, in addition to the key role played by diatoms in the surface layers, the development of which is encouraged by the formation of small-scale physical structures, the role of radiolarians in the deep layers has been highlighted. In the benthic domain, siliceous sponges, dominant in ancient times, are widespread in both coastal and abyssal zones. Their role in coastal ecosystems is beginning to be better understood. Among the flows that contribute to the biogeochemical cycle of silicon in the oceans, the importance ofreverse weathering has been confirmed and that of sand dissolution questioned. Evidence of the direct impact of climate change on polar marine ecosystems was provided, particularly for the Arctic Ocean, where the rapid decrease in sea ice cover is affecting the functioning of pelagic and benthic ecosystems, as well as that of the sea ice biome.

 

 

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IMBC 2025

Registration and abstract submission opening: 15 January 2025

Registration and abstract submission on the IMBC2025 website

The IMBC

The International Marine Biotechnology Conference (IMBC) is the leading conference on marine biotechnology, bringing together global leaders in the field since 1989. Its mission is to inform and facilitate exchanges among students, researchers, technologists, policymakers, and industry professionals. The IMBCs attract both local and international participants, offering a communication platform among international scholarly societies working in marine biotechnology. The IMBC is organized under the auspices of the IMBA (International Marine Biotechnology Association) and is associated with the “Marine Biotechnology” journal.
The philosophy of IMBC in the 21st century is based on applying scientific advances in marine science, molecular biology, engineering, and information technology to gain a better understanding of marine ecosystems. The goal is to develop new products, processes, or services while ensuring sustainable management of marine resources. Marine biotechnology, which combines both fundamental and applied research, is essential for innovations in sectors such as health, food, cosmetics, pollution control, and energy production.

2025 Conference

The conferences will cover a wide range of topics, from marine pharmacology to bioenergy. They will bring together internationally renowned experts, fostering high-level scientific exchange.

IMBC promotes the development of international partnerships among laboratories, universities, and companies, thus accelerating research and innovation and the creation of consortia. By promoting discoveries and strengthening global dialogue, IMBC also aims to draft a roadmap for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of marine biotechnology.

Plenary conferences

Monday 7 July, Brest


Unveiling the Hidden Potential of Environmental Microbes

Advancing Marine Biotechnology Through Cutting-Edge Single-Cell Omics


Haruko Takeyama | Waseda University, Japan


Haruko Takeyama earned her Doctorate in Engineering from the Department of Biotechnology at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology in 1992. From 1991 to 1994, she served as a research fellow at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She progressed through academic ranks at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, serving as an Assistant Professor from 1994 to 1999, an Associate Professor from 1999 to 2005, and Professor from 2005 to 2007 in the Department of Biotechnology. In 2007, she was appointed to the position of Professor at Waseda University in the Faculty of Advanced Science and Engineering, Department of Life Science and Medical Bioscience (http://www.takeyama-lab.sci.waseda.ac.jp/). She has been the Director of the Integrated Institute for Regulatory Science at the Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation at Waseda University since 2009. In July 2016, she was named Director of the AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) and Waseda University Computational Bio Big-Data Open Innovation Laboratory, while also holding a joint appointment as a Joint Appointed Fellow of AIST. Since 2020, she has served as a project manager for the Moonshot R&D Program in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Since 2023, she has taken on the role of program officer for the Biotechnology Research field in the ASPIRE (Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem) program at the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and has been a member of the Science Council of Japan. She has been the Vice President of the International Marine Biotechnology Association. Her research encompasses Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Genome Technology, with current interests including the utilization of environmental bio/gene resources, metagenomic analysis, single-cell analysis, and the development of supporting technologies.

Tuesday 8 july, Brest

Public lecture


One Ocean, one planet, one health


Gilles Boeuf | Sorbonne Université, France


Water is the key molecule of life; it is the universal solvent, and all living beings—from bacteria to humans—are composed of liquid water. A newborn human is 75% liquid water at birth, an adult between 58% and 66%, and our brain is 80%! Without water, an ecosystem quickly turns into a desert on Earth, with significantly reduced biodiversity. Life originated in the primordial ocean nearly 4 billion years ago. Around a billion years ago, bacteria appeared, followed by organized life about 500 million years ago. Life managed to leave the water to colonize land multiple times, at different periods and in various forms. Today, the ocean remains interconnected, saline, and more stable than terrestrial environments. It is the primary regulator of the climate. However, all living ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial, are now affected by human activities—massive destruction, pollution, overexploitation, and the uncontrolled spread of species. Climate change is accelerating at an alarming rate! This situation inevitably impacts the health of ecosystems and all living beings, including humans. This is why we will focus here on clarifying the concept of the “One Health” program, emphasizing the interconnected health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. We will explore participatory science approaches, bio-inspired solutions (nature-based solutions), and the actions currently undertaken in France at both the national and regional levels under the “One Health” program.

Gilles Boeuf, Sorbonne University, Paris, Laboratoire Arago, Banyuls-sur-Mer, AgroParisTech, Paris-Saclay, CEEBIOS, Paris. Gilles Boeuf is an Emeritus Professor at Sorbonne University (affiliated with the Laboratoire Arago in Banyuls-sur-Mer) and a consulting professor at AgroParisTech. He spent 20 years at IFREMER in Brest and served as President of the National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) in Paris for seven years. An oceanographer specializing in environmental physiology and biodiversity, he was appointed Visiting Professor at the Collège de France in 2013–2014, holding the Chair of “Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy, and Society.” He also served as a scientific advisor for COP21 in the office of Ségolène Royal, then Minister of the Environment, Energy, and the Sea. Additionally, he was a member of the Bureau of IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) at the United Nations for five years. Currently, he is the President of CEEBIOS (Center for Study and Expertise on Biomimicry and Bio-Inspiration). In 2012, he was awarded the Albert I Grand Medal of Monaco for his lifetime achievements dedicated to the seas and the ocean. He also chaired the Ecological Transformation Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He is an elected Regional Councilor in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, responsible for the One Health program.

Wednesday 9 July, Lorient


Antibiofilm marine compounds


Pr. Ruangelie Edrada-Ebel | Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde Scotland


Director of the Natural Products Metabolomics Group (NPMG). Expertise: Isolation of natural products and elucidation of their structure (spectroscopic techniques). Area of research: Metabolomics for the identification and biotechnological optimisation of the production of bioactive secondary metabolites in micro-organisms of marine origin.

10 sessions


10 sessions are planned, as well as masterclasses.

Wednesday 9 July will be held at:


Marine Drugs, Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals


Dr. Gaétan BURGAUD | LUBEM, INRAE, Université Bretagne Occidentale, France

Prof. Antje LABES | Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany


Marine Drugs, Bioactive Compounds, and Nutraceuticals session will explore the large potential of marine-derived substances for health and wellness. This session aims to delve deeper into the discovery and characterization of bioactive compounds sourced from marine organisms, such as macroalgae, sponges, and microorganisms from all 3 domains of life, for therapeutic and pharmaceutical applications. This session will also explore innovative nutraceuticals that leverage marine biodiversity to prevent and treat diseases while promoting well-being. Additionally, challenges and solutions to overcome bottlenecks related to sustainable production and product development will be addressed.


Marine Algal Omics and Biotechnology


Dr. Matthieu GARNIER | Unité de recherche du département Océanographie et Dynamique des Ecosystèmes, IFREMER, France

Prof. Izabela MICHALAK | Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Poland


Marine Algal Omics and Biotechnology focuses on the study of marine algae through omics technologies, such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. This theme explores the genetic and biochemical properties of algae to unlock their potential for applications in biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture for example. It emphasizes the development of sustainable bioprocesses and products derived from marine algae. The goal is to harness algal diversity for innovative solutions in various industries.


Climate Change, Environmental Stressors and Marine Biotechnology


Prof. Anne-Marie TRÉGUIER | LOPS, CNRS, Université Bretagne Occidentale

Prof. Chris BOWLER | Institut de Biologie de l’École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France


Climate Change, Environmental Stressors, and Marine Biotechnology examine the impacts of global environmental changes on marine ecosystems and explore biotechnological solutions. This theme focuses on understanding how climate-induced stressors, such as ocean acidification and warming, affect marine biodiversity and resources. It highlights the development of innovative biotechnologies to mitigate these impacts and promote ecosystem resilience. The aim is to leverage science for sustainable marine resource management in a changing world.


Innovative approach to sustainable aquaculture


Dr. Gercende COURTOIS DE VICOSE | Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Dr. Bastien SADOUL | Pôle Halieutique, Mer et Littoral, UMR DECOD, Institut Agro Rennes Angers, France


Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries focus on advancing practices that balance productivity with environmental and social responsibility. This theme explores cutting-edge technologies, ecosystem-based management, and resource-efficient methods to enhance aquaculture and fisheries sustainability. It emphasizes reducing environmental footprints, improving resource utilization, and promoting biodiversity conservation. The aim is to ensure long-term food security while protecting marine ecosystems.


Biomaterials and mineralization


Prof. Antoine LE DUIGOU | IRDL Institut Dupuy de Lôme, Université Bretagne Sud UBS, France

Prof. Susana FERNANDES | Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l’Environnement et les Matériaux- Université de Pau & Pays Adour, France


Biomaterials and Mineralization explore the natural processes of biomineralization and their applications in developing advanced materials. This theme focuses on the structure, formation, and properties of minerals produced by organisms, such as shells and coral skeletons. It emphasizes innovative materials bioinspired by these processes for use in medicine, construction, and technology. The goal is to harness nature’s ingenuity for sustainable and functional material solutions.


Novel foods from the ocean


Dr. Hélène MARFAING | CEVA Centre Etudes et de Valorisation des Algues, France
Prof. Concetta MESSINA | Department of Earth and Marine Sciences DiSTeM, University of Palermo, Trapani, Italia


Novel Foods from the Ocean focuses on exploring new, sustainable food sources derived from marine ecosystems. This theme examines the potential of underutilized marine species, such as seaweed, algae, micro-organisms for nutrition and culinary innovation. It emphasizes the development of functional, eco-friendly foods that can address global food security challenges. The aim is to unlock the ocean’s diverse resources for healthy, sustainable food options.


Blue carbon, Marine Bioenergy, and biofuels


Prof. Lieve LAURENS | National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Denver, USA
Prof. Céline LAROCHE | Institut Pascal, Université Clermont Auvergne, France


Blue Carbon, Marine Bioenergy, and Biofuels explore the potential of ocean-based solutions to mitigate climate change and contribute to the nascent sustainable bioeconomy, while promoting and integrating with renewable energy. This theme focuses on the carbon sequestration capabilities of marine ecosystems like kelp forest, mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. It also examines the development of marine biofuels and bioenergy from algae and other marine organisms, through sustainable harvests and farming, and implementing innovative processes. The goal of this session is to present concepts  that harness the ocean’s resources for sustainable energy production while simultaneously enabling climate resilience and  for coastal communities.


Marine microbiology, marine symbiosis and marine ecology


Dr. Narsinh THAKUR | CSIR-NIO National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India
Dr. Charlotte CORPOREAU | Laboratoire CNRS des sciences de l’environnement marin LEMAR, Ifremer, France


Marine Microbiology, Marine Symbiosis, and Marine Ecology focus on understanding the complex interactions between microorganisms and their hosts in a changing marine environment. This theme explores the role of microbes in marine nutrient cycles, in health and disease of the hosts, and environmental sustainability. It also examines symbiotic relationships, where organisms live in mutualistic partnerships, and their ecological significance. The aim is to deepen our knowledge of marine ecosystems and promote their health and resilience.


Disease and Immunology in Aquaculture


Prof. Claire GACHON | Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle MNHN, France
Prof. Isabelle ARZUL | IFREMER, France


“Disease and Immunology in Aquaculture” focuses on understanding and managing health challenges in aquatic species to ensure sustainable farming. This theme explores the mechanisms of disease development, immune responses, and pathogen interactions in cultivated algae, fish and shellfish. It emphasizes innovative strategies for disease prevention, diagnostics, and immune enhancement. The goal is to support aquaculture’s growth by improving animal health and minimizing environmental impacts.


Blue Innovation, Science to Policy


Dr. Emma QUILLEROU | AMURE, IUEM, France
Dr. Pierre FAILLER | Centre for Blue Governance, Portsmouth, UK


Blue Innovation, Science to Policy focuses on translating scientific research into actionable policies for sustainable ocean management. This theme explores innovative solutions in marine science, technology, and conservation that can inform policy decisions. It emphasizes the collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and industry to address ocean challenges. The goal is to foster evidence-based strategies that support both environmental protection and economic growth in marine sectors.

3 masterclasses


Ingredients and cosmetics


Dr. Laurence MESLET-CLADIERE | LUBEM, UBO


The Earth is covered by 70% seas and oceans. This marine environment is a source of considerable economic wealth. This wealth could be significantly higher if we had a deeper understanding of this largely unexplored environment. A 2015 WWF study on the Ocean economy, “Reviving the Ocean Economy” indicated that if the seas and oceans were a country, it would rank as the 7th largest economic power in the world (Marine Cosmetics, 2024). Oceans and seas also serve as a source of inspiration for cosmetic products. Today, consumers are increasingly looking for healthy and innovative everyday products driving the search for new ingredients from the marine environment. Brittany is the leader in marine cosmetics in France with over   250 companies involved in the cosmetics industry, ranging from the search for new ingredients to the manufacture of cosmetic products and thalassotherapy centers utilizing marine products. Additionally, Brittany plays a key role in providing a marine ingredient to the international market.

This Master Class on marine cosmetics is an opportunity to bring together manufacturers from Brittany’s marine cosmetics sector and participants of the IMBC 2025 congress. Discussions will focus on topics such as the search for innovative new ingredients or new tests of cosmetic products in connection with marine biotechnology.


Challenges of a multidisciplinary approach to innovation

exploring Arctic microalgae together


Dr. Johann LAVAUD | LEMAR, CNRS, IUEM

Dr. Betty QUEFFELEC | AMURE, UBO, IUEM


Innovation means working at the frontiers of current knowledge and science, meaning a lot of unknowns. It relies on successfully mobilising the natural sciences to gain better knowledge of the natural environment, medical sciences to test out potential medical applications, and economics to assess factors that could foster or hinder innovation capacity. A good understanding of the legal framework allows to integrate conservation, innovation and benefit sharing involving stakeholders and rightholders. The purpose of this workshop is to address the challenges of such a good dialogue between academic disciplines through an illustration: Arctic microalgae in the framework of the ArDco project.


Marine co-products

creating together value chains for a sustainable blue economy


Jean-Pascal BERGÉ | Upcyclink, France

Franck HENNEQUART | Algaia, France


The valorization of marine co-products, whether of animal or plant origin, represents tremendous potential for innovation and transformation in the maritime industry. By combining our complementary expertise in algae processing and marine resource valorization, we will explore how to collectively build new sustainable value chains. This workshop will highlight the multiple valorization possibilities – from functional ingredients to innovative biomaterials – while examining the conditions for successful collaboration between industry stakeholders. The focus will be on potential synergies and development opportunities to transform these resources into economically viable and environmentally responsible solutions.

Check the conference program

Conference directors

Prof. Claire Hellio and Prof. Nathalie Bourgougnon

International Scientific Committee

Prof. Song Qin (president of IMBA)
Prof. Haruko Takeyama (vice-president of IMBA)
Prof. Tiago H. Silva (president of ESMB)
Prof. Concetta Messina (former president of ESMB)

local organising committee

UBO- LEMAR et LUBEM : Claire Hellio and Laurence Meslet
UBS – LBCM : Nathalie Bourgougnon​ & Alexis Bazire
Sorbonne Université : Simon Dittami & Catherine Leblanc​
MHNH : Nadia Améziane
UBO sub-committee : Stéphanie Madec & Zoe Morreeuw
Sorbonne Université sub-committee: Simon Dittami, Catherine Leblanc, Philippe Potin, Lionel Cladiere & Anne Claire Baudoux
MNHN sub-committee : Guillaume​ Massé
UBS sub-committee : Isabelle​ Linossier

Thanks to our sponsors


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Welcome to Brittany

The conference is being held in Brest, on the premises of the Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO), the home site of the European Society for Marine Biotechnology since 2014. Sessions will also be held at the Roscoff marine station, the MNHN marine station in Concarneau and the Université de Bretagne Sud, enabling speakers to visit strategic sites.

With a vast and rich coastline, strong academic and industrial skills (70 companies) throughout the region, Brittany has established itself as a leading player in marine bioresources for the benefit of many industries:

  • Cosmetics
  • Food processing
  • Use of fishing by-products, filleting waste and shellfish collection residues
  • Packaging
  • Paints

  • (C) Sébastien HERVE

  • © Mathieu Le Gall

  • ©Jean-Yves Guillaume

  • Frédéric Le Mouillour/Brest métropole océane

  • © Martin Viezzer

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Brest is a metropolis of 400,000 inhabitants, a tourist area as well as a living centre. There are many hotels in Brest, ranging from 1 to 4 stars, with prices from €50 to €150 per night. Rooms for students are also available in the centre of Brest, 10 minutes by tram from Brest Arena. The city and its outskirts have many attractive facilities and points of interest, such as Océanopolis, the Ateliers des Capucins linked to the city centre by France’s first urban cable car, and the Conservatoire botanique National de Brest. The city was recently classified as a ‘City of Art and History’. Innovative and open to the world, Brest stands out from other French cities for its links with the marine environment and its cutting-edge marine science and technology sector. In fact, it was from the port of Brest that great explorers set off to discover new worlds: La Pérouse, Kerguelen, Bougainville… Brest has a TGV station in the city centre and an international airport close to the city centre, with a shuttle and tramway service. Brest Bretagne international airport offers a number of international flights and a wide choice of flights via Paris (Orly or Charles de Gaulle).


List of accommodation in Brest and its region

Important dates


  • Opening date for registration and submission of abstracts: 15 January 2025
  • Deadline for submission of abstracts: 1st May (oral presentations) & 15 May (posters)
  • Deadline for selection of abstracts: 15 May 2025
  • Registration deadline for presenters: 31 May 2025
  • Registration deadline for participants (without presentation): 31 May 2025

Registration and abstract submission on the IMBC2025 website

Registration fees


Researcher, company : 500€ HT

Researcher, IMBA/ESMB member : 450€ HT

Young Researcher, PhD student : 300€ HT

Ressources


Abstracts template Recommandations for the posters

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Toubkal (Morocco) and Maghreb PHC international meetings

Moroccan, Tunisian and French delegations welcomed to the UBO for the Toubkal (Morocco) and Maghreb CHP international meetings

From 21 June to 25 June, the IUEM welcomed members of the ‘Toubkal’ and ‘Maghreb’ Partenariats Hubert Curien (PHC) committees for their annual sessions.

The Partenariats Hubert Curien (PHC) support the international scientific and technological exchanges of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR). The sessions organised in Brest provide an opportunity to select new research projects in all scientific disciplines and to take stock of these partnerships with Morocco, Tunisia and France.

The Maghreb CHP delegation was made up of the Director of the CNRST in Morocco, Ms Jamila EL ALAMI, the Director General of Scientific Research in Tunisia, Mr Mourad BELLASSOUED, the MAGHREB CHP coordinator, Jacques DEVERCHERE, the French co-chairs of the bilateral committees, the scientific attachés of the French embassies in Rabat and Tunis, and representatives of the ministries involved in the 3 countries. Nearly 40 projects submitted on the Campus France PHC MAGHREB website were discussed by the partners.

The Toubkal CHP delegation was made up of the Moroccan co-chair of the Committee, Ms Jamila EL ALAMI, Director of the CNRST in Morocco, the French co-chair of the Committee, Mr Valery BOTTON, the scientific attaché from the French Embassy in Rabat, representatives of the ministries involved and 14 Tunisian and French scientific experts responsible for evaluating more than 100 projects submitted to the Campus France TOUBKAL CHP website.

The sessions were held at the IUEM and the PNBI and took place in a very cordial and constructive atmosphere.

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DU Mer et Médias 2024

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Présentation

Au 21ème siècle les sociétés humaines réalisent que les piliers qui ont assuré leur développement au cours des siècles précédents sont mis en question. De nombreux paradigmes ont changé. Nos activités ont dérégulé l’équilibre climatique et gravement affecté la biodiversité à l’échelle planétaire, et plus particulièrement celle des mers et océans qui occupent plus de 70% de la surface de la Terre. Désormais, pour anticiper l’avenir dans une perspective de développement durable, il nous faut comprendre le fonctionnement de l’océan et ses interactions avec les autres enveloppes fluides et solides de la planète Terre. Promouvoir la mise en oeuvre d’un tel développement est l’un des enjeux de la décennie de l’océan de l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU), réaffirmé lors du One Ocean Summit qui s’est tenu à Brest en février 2022, et dans le cadre de la préparation de la conférence de l’ONU sur les océans qui se tiendra à Nice en juin 2025. Mieux comprendre l’océan et ses interactions avec le climat et les sociétés humaines, est devenu un enjeu essentiel pour les médias, à même de faire émerger ou de relayer des débats et idées structurantes.

C’est pour répondre à ces enjeux que l’UBO, en partenariat avec l’Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme de Lille et le Club de la Presse de Bretagne, propose le Diplôme d’Université (DU) “Mer et Médias”. Celui-ci fait suite aux quatre écoles d’été Mer et Journalisme organisées par ISblue.

Ce DU a pour objectif de partager à destination de journalistes et de professionnels de la communication un état des lieux des connaissances des sciences et technologies marines dans une perspective de développement durable. Articulée autour de temps en présentiel à Brest et de temps en distanciel, la formation a pour objectif de transmettre aux participants un socle de connaissance solide mais aussi de leur permettre de  rencontrer des chercheurs et des professionnels de ces thématiques au travers de séances à l’Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer mais aussi de sorties de terrain et d’interventions “hors les murs”. La formation s’organisera ainsi autour de trois principales sessions à Brest : 2 jours en  avril 2024 pour lancer la formation, 3 jours en juin et 1 jour à l’automne pour la conclure qui seront entrecoupées d’activités en distanciel.

Objectifs

Aptitudes et compétences
Ce diplôme a pour objectif de former les journalistes et communicants qui souhaitent actualiser ou approfondir leurs connaissances scientifiques des enjeux océaniques actuels et futurs. Plusieurs sous-objectifs sous-tendent la formation :

  • Partager les savoirs sur les sciences et technologies marines
  • Échanger au travers d‘analyses croisées entre les journalistes/communicants, le milieu académique et les acteurs économiques du secteur maritime
  • Construire de l’information, grâce au processus d’acculturation d’un contenu d’experts aux standards « journalistiques ».

Compétences visées

  • Acquérir les connaissances de base sur le système océan dans ses dimensions scientifiques (sciences physiques, naturelles, humaines), dont les volets économiques, juridiques, et culturels
  • Savoir restituer ces connaissances sous la forme de contenus journalistiques pointus tout en étant accessibles à un large public
  • Être capables de comprendre la démarche scientifique dans un contexte d’une évolution permanente des contenus scientifiques.
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DU Mer et Medias - 2023-2024

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Sessions en présentiel à Plouzané :

  • Session 1 : les 11 et 12 avril 2024
  • Session 2 : du 26 au 28 juin 2024
  • Session 3 : novembre 2024

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