While waiting for the weather conditions to become favourable and allow us to sail to Greenland, the crew took advantage of the quietness of Hvammsvík Bay in Iceland to do some birdwatching! Birds visible in order: Redshank, Ringed Plover and Eurasian Oystercatcher
8 june 2021 - Reykjavik port Back to the "capsules on board" with the departure of the Mauritius for The Arctic Expedition season 2. A resumption of navigation that coincides with World Oceans Day, and also marks the official start of the decade of ocean sciences. Proclaimed by the United Nations, this initiative underlines [...]
One week after her relaunch, it is the turn of the Mauritius to set sail for the second season of The Arctic Expedition 2020-2024! A ceremony in the presence of Mrs. Jóhanna Vigdís Hjaltadóttir, Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Iceland, took place yesterday in the port of Reykjavik to mark the departure of the [...]
After the resumption of the shipyard at the beginning of April 2021, back to the quay! And it is always an emotional moment to see a ship return to the water. To the delight of the crew, everything went wonderfully well for the Mauritius, which returned to its "element" last Wednesday. The boat is [...]
End of the worksite and imminent launch for the sailboat Mauritius. After the resumption of work at the end of April, and with the help of two young people from the socio-educational program "Jeunes en Mer" of the Association Pacifique, the final preparations for year 2 of The Arctic Expedition are coming to an [...]
As always, Fleur de Passion was welcomed at the quay of "las Delicias" in Seville. An arrival in the port followed by a conference in the magnificent building of the three cultures of the Mediterranean to present the objectives of the next expedition with the EPFL and the TRSC. A great weekend that announces [...]
Rehearsal of the experiments earlier this week with Prof. Daniel McGinnis, Dr. Daphne Donis and doctoral student César Fernando Ordoñez Valdebenito from the University of Geneva. In the aquatic physics laboratory, part of the Mauritius crew was able to rehearse the experiments to be carried out on board as part of the Arctic Change [...]
In partnership with the Transnational Red Sea Center and the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Fleur de Passion will set sail for its newest expedition to the Red Sea at the end of April 2021 from Seville. For this occasion, a conference in English will be given (and rebroadcasted live) at the Three Cultures of [...]
We are pleased to present this video (with english subtitles) made in collaboration with Oceaneye and the GridGeneva. From the collection of samples, to the analysis and the uploading of the data on the dedicated platform of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), explore the different facets of a scientific program, Micromegas, which deals with [...]
2021 marks the beginning of the Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). This initiative, decided in 2017 by the United Nations, aims to mobilize the scientific community, policy makers, businesses, and civil society around a common agenda of research and technological innovation. This increased international cooperation helps to strengthen scientific research and [...]
