The Oceanographic Museum
Visit in Monaco. Aquariums, collections and exhibitions in the palace of the sea envisioned by Albert I.
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The Oceanographic Institute
Understand and act through our programmes, expertise and mobilisation around ocean issues.
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The Maison de l’Océan
Gather in Paris. Talks, meetings and events in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
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A foundation recognised as being of public utility since 1906, the Oceanographic Institute works to make the Ocean known, loved and protected.
1906 — Today
The milestones of our History
A journey through the key moments that have shaped our history over the years.
One man’s vision: Prince Albert I of Monaco.
Cartographer, explorer and pioneer of modern oceanography, he saw knowledge of the sea as a responsibility towards humanity.
From 1906 to today
Visit the website29 March 1910
Opening of the Oceanographic Museum
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29 March 1910
Opening of the Oceanographic Museum
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29 March 1910
Opening of the Oceanographic Museum
One man’s vision: Prince Albert I of Monaco.
Cartographer, explorer and pioneer of modern oceanography, he saw knowledge of the sea as a responsibility towards humanity.
From 1910 to 1920- Visit the website
29 March 1910
Opening of the Oceanographic Museum
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29 March 1910
Opening of the Oceanographic Museum
“Man seems to lose all caution when he finds himself faced with abundance. He then appears to suffer a vertigo that leads him to the radical destruction of things, for no product of nature can survive the thoughtless undertakings of human industry.”
Because understanding is already acting
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