In the Wake of Jean-Louis ETIENNE and His Oceanographic Vessel PERSEVERANCE
Heading to Antarctica: A Scientific Plea for the Protection of the Southern Ocean!
At the beginning of 2026, explorer and physician Jean-Louis ETIENNE, an emblematic figure in polar conservation, embarked on a new mission. From January 20 to March 15, aboard the oceanographic vessel PERSEVERANCE, he set course for Antarctica, one of the most strategic and fragile marine environments on the planet…
A Mission at the Heart of Diplomatic Issues With the ambition to actively contribute to the protection of the Southern Ocean, the PERSEVERANCE expedition supports the creation of a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) within the framework of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
