Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24:
An EOL’REEF campaign (Reef effect of offshore wind farms on primary production & the first links of the trophic network – Process studies and monitoring at sub-mesoscale).
As a reminder, the EOL’REEF research project takes place in a context of strong anthropogenic pressure (Manche), which is subject to multiple environmental stresses. The main objective of the project is to assess the reef effect induced by submerged wind turbine structures and to analyze its consequences. Staff: Pascal Claquin, Clara Massinot, Maël Deloor, Richard Farizon, Léo Chasselin, Maxime Navon.
Week of March 23:
Visit to the Normandy Isotope Platform (PLATIN’) by Maeva Cotroneo, used for the analysis of stable isotopes of nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur, as well as for non-destructive elemental analysis of samples with high concentrations (> ppm), including chlorine, aluminum, and silicon.
Wednesday, March 25 to Friday, March 27:
SNO PHYTOBS days in Lorient with Pascal Claquin, professor. PHYTOBS is a National Observation Service (SNO) for microphytoplankton deployed along mainland French coasts and supported by Ifremer, CNRS, and Marine Universities.
Thursday, March 26: Ports can be colonized by exotic species (introduced species), which may become invasive and create “biofouling” on port structures and boat hulls. Researchers from the MERSEA laboratory are opening the doors to their work during the “maritime meetup event” at the Caen Yacht Club, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Saint-Pierre basin, 2 quai de la Londe in Caen. Katherine Costil, Associate Professor at the University of Caen Normandy and a researcher in marine ecology and ecotoxicology, will present the laboratory’s findings. A participation of €3 will be required, and a reception will follow this presentation.
Friday, March 27:
Mission aboard a vessel in Courseulles-sur-Mer led by Mr. Joël Henry, professor and scientific coordinator of this mission, as part of a biological material collection through targeted cuttlefish fishing using jigs. Staff: Nathan Morandi, Maureen Pred’homme.