Tahaleb

🌊 Sensibilisation à la pollution plastique marine

Nous avons le plaisir de partager la vidéo réalisée par les élèves de Secondaire 4 de l’École canadienne de Tunis, à la suite d’un atelier pédagogique consacré à la sensibilisation à la pollution plastique marine.

Cet atelier a été organisé en partenariat entre l’INSTM et l’ECT, dans le cadre du projet Musée de l’Eau et de l’initiative Ocean Decade.

👏 Félicitations aux élèves pour leur engagement, leur créativité et la qualité de cette vidéo !

Grâce à leur implication et à leur sens des responsabilités, ils contribuent à porter un message essentiel pour la protection de notre planète.

🌍 Bravo pour cette belle démarche citoyenne et pour l’énergie mise au service d’une cause qui nous concerne tous.

The adventure continues!

From 8 to 10 December, the second workshop of Empowering Young Voices for the Ocean— an activity endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade — is taking place, as part of the Winter School :“Le monde invisible du plastique”, organized in collaboration between INSTM and ECT within the Project "Musée des Eaux".

On the program: beach monitoring and microplastic analysis.

Once again, students are diving into hands-on activities that reveal the hidden challenges of plastic pollution — an important step in inspiring the next generation of ocean-minded youth.

After their immersion in the world of algae, the students shared their impressions. Page after page, discover the messages each class wanted to give us.

A huge THANK YOU to the students for their energy and enthusiasm, their curiosity made this workshop even richer and more inspiring.

🌿 Challenge accomplished!
Five intense and inspiring days — one class each day, and more than 100 students reached! 💪

As part of the “Empowering Young Voices for the Ocean” initiative — an UN Ocean Decade endorsed activity — and within the framework of the “Musée de l’Eau” project, these workshops were made possible through the collaboration between INSTM and ECT, joining efforts to engage young people for the ocean.

The educational workshop focused mainly on algae, while also exploring broader themes of ocean protection and sustainability.

Students impressed us with beautiful, creative posters full of curiosity, imagination, and commitment to our ocean 🌊💙

A big thank you to all the team, teachers, and participants for their dedication and enthusiasm throughout the week! 🙌

Empowering Young Voices for the Ocean – Day 2 🌊
Another inspiring day full of discoveries and creativity! The second class also had the opportunity to explore the diversity of algae and create their own artistic compositions..

🌊 Empowering Young Voices for the Ocean – Day 1 🌿

Yesterday marked the first day of our educational workshop “À la découverte des algues: Biodiversité, Biotechnologie et Durabilité”!
Participants explored the fascinating world of algae through hands-on activities, discovering their importance for marine ecosystems and their sustainable potential for the future. 💧💚

This workshop is organized in partnership between INSTM and ECT through the project “Musée de l’Eau", with the valuable contribution of ATIS, and is endorsed as an Ocean Decade activity under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. 🌎

Stay tuned for more discoveries throughout the week!

🌊 Coming soon!

As part of the Ocean Decade Activity “Empowering Young Voices for the Ocean”, the educational workshop: “A la découverte des Algues: Biodiversité, Biotechnologie et Durabilité” will take place from 3 to 7 November. This workshop will allow students to explore the diversity and sustainable potential of algae through creative and hands-on activities.
Organized in collaboration between INSTM and ECT through the project "Musée de l'eau"

Stay tuned for more updates and highlights!

Presenting TAHALEB project at AFRAQ2024.
Proud to have participated at the Special session on Seaweed led by Ms Bernice Mclean organised by AUDA-NEPAD and World Bank Group https://www.was.org/Meeting/Program/SessionDetail/AFRAQ24/11
Dr Leila Ktari and Dr Fethi Mensi from the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies (INSTM) presented strategies to empower a seaweed sector in Tunisia https://was.org/Meeting/Program/PaperDetail/165518 and state of the art of seaweed cultivation in Tunisia.
The session was a great success and served as a platform to share information, lessons and best practices on the status and development of seaweed aquaculture on the African continent 💪

RIP Pr Thierry Chopin

In Memoriam: Dr. Thierry B.R. Chopin (1959–2024)
Dr. Thierry B.R. Chopin, a distinguished Canadian phycologist and advocate for sustainable aquaculture, passed away on July 18, 2024. His legacy reverberates through the scientific community, where he made significant contributions to integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA).
Born in 1947, Dr. Chopin dedicated his life to understanding marine ecosystems and promoting environmentally responsible practices. His research focused on IMTA, a holistic approach that combines various species—such as seaweed, mussels, and fish—in a synergistic system. By harnessing the natural interactions between these organisms, IMTA aims to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chopin championed the cultivation of seaweed alongside finfish and shellfish. He believed that IMTA could revolutionize aquaculture by creating balanced ecosystems that mimic nature. His work extended beyond academia; he collaborated with industry partners, policymakers, and coastal communities to implement sustainable practices.
Dr. Chopin’s impact extended globally. He advised governments, authored influential publications, and mentored countless students. His passion for the oceans was contagious, inspiring others to safeguard our marine resources.
As we bid farewell to this visionary scientist, let us honour his memory by continuing the pursuit of sustainable aquaculture. Dr. Thierry B.R. Chopin leaves behind a legacy of innovation, compassion, and dedication to our planet’s blue heart.
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May his legacy inspire future generations to protect our oceans and embrace harmonious coexistence with nature. 🌊🌿🐟

OBO of the Executive of the International Society of Applied Phycology
Dr Stefan Kraan
President International Society for Applied Phycology
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Photo: Thierry showing the concept of IMTA with Alaria esculenta and Saccharina latissima lines growing close to mussels and salmon aquaculture. April 2007

Déjà quelques mois depuis la clôture de l’incroyable aventure du projet Tahaleb nous vous invitons à revivre les moments les plus marquants. Alors, installez-vous confortablement et profitez de ce voyage rétrospectif qui met en lumière les réussites, les défis relevés et les souvenirs inoubliables que nous avons créés ensemble. Un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont rendu cette expérience possible, et à très bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures passionnantes !
Global Seaweed Coalition Møreforsking AS ULPGC

What is TAHALEB project? Outline and Realisations This video summaries the activities of the project TAHALEB (a Global Seaweed Coaltion granted project).

Découvrez l'univers fascinant des macroalgues avec nous pendant les vacances ! Rejoignez-nous pour une expérience aussi instructive que passionnante ! 🌿 🌱🌊💧
Musee Dar El Hout
Ne manquez pas cette opportunité de découvrir d'autres animaux marins 🐙🦀🦞🦐🦑🐚🪸🪼🦈🐠🐟