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MONACO INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY

The Oceanographic Institute is committed to LOVING
enhancing the knowledge of the richness and 7. Move the public with the beauty of marine
fragility of the oceans, and promoting their life;
sustainable management and rational and 8. Put on show an original and fascinating
efficient protection. association of the Living, Science and Art,
blended together since the creation of the
To achieve this, the Institute ensures the Institutions in Paris and Monaco;
mediation between scientific and socio- 9. Entertain the public through a modern and
economic actors on the one hand, and the fun approach to the world of the oceans;
public and decision-makers on the other hand. 10. Put forward the exceptional heritage of the
scholar Prince Albert I and the exemplary
The oceanographic Institute upholds and shares commitment of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of
its mission following the wish of its founder Monaco.
Prince Albert I of Monaco: «knowing, loving and
protecting the oceans.» PROTECTING
11. Work with the political decision-makers,
KNOWING international institutions and opinion leaders
1. Promote advanced knowledge of the to accelerate decisions and actions towards
oceans to ensure the scientific grounds for the protection of the oceans;
responsible political action; 12. Identify and promote balanced and realistic
2. Develop a network of partnerships allowing solutions;
the mobilization of the most recent 13. Advise political decisions based on scientific
knowledge; analysis integrating the environmental,
3. Popularize and share scientific knowledge to economic, social and judicial aspects;
make it accessible to the greatest number 14. Catalyze innovations, encourage initiatives
of people, and match scientific results with and share good practice for the protection
public need; of the oceans;
4. Put forward the essential role of the oceans 15. Raise public awareness and point out their
and marine biodiversity for our environment ability to take action;
and raise awareness on the dangers 16. Mobilize and favour the commitment
threatening them, all the while identifying and positive actions of the general public
solutions; encouraging “good practices.
5. Develop a global vision of the issues, uniting
their environmental, economic and social
aspects;
6. Communicate through various means
covering all types of public: the
oceanographic Institute in Paris and the
oceanographic Museum of Monaco for expert
meetings, public conferences, exhibitions;
from paper editions to numeric aids and
online documentation.

www.institut-ocean.org