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Pearls of the Gulf © Francis Le Guen / OCEAN71 Magazine

The pearl treasure of the Gulf

Culture, Economy – 4 chapters

Before the black gold made some families of the Arabian peninsula immensely wealthy, nomades settled down along the southern side of the Persian Gulf and risked their lives by fishing the earliest source of wealth in the region : pearls. Today, the practice has disappeared, but the Emirates still possess one of the most fabulous pearl’s treasure in the world. Here is an investigation on a well kept secret.

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The American Samoa enigma

Ecology – 4 chapters

It is now a known fact that corals are threatened by global warming. Some scientists are even predicting the end of coral life by 2050. Meanwhile, there is still a mystery to solve : how some corals in American Samoa have resisted centuries of climate change to become giants and how others are thriving in waters so warm that it is considered deadly ?

Jellyfish, friend or foe?

Ecology – 3 chapters

Are we being invaded by swarms of stinging jellyfish? All around the world, worrying stories are circulating. While some specialists try to answer this difficult question, other scientists make incredible medical discoveries. Along this investigation, OCEAN71 Magazine realized they are much more than just stinging gelatinous creatures. Their unique abilities offer many opportunities for all of mankind.

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Secrets in the black eagles’ land

Culture – 4 chapters

Exploring Albania’s coast, the OCEAN71 team has discovered the existence of a forgotten antique city. The take-over of this port by Julius Ceasar during the Civil War has been one of the key events that led him to absolute power. Swiss archaeologists are currently the first to study the site. Discover this exclusive documentary through the 4 episodes of the first season.

La base aquarius au large de la Floride

Living underwater, dream or reality ?

Culture, Ecology – 3 chapters

In the 60s, a group of pioneers demonstrated that it was possible to live below the surface of the water. What remains of this technology today? Not much. Nonetheless, the dream hasn’t faded away. Regularly, various projects of underwater restaurants, hotels and museums are presented with computer animations. But not a single one of them sees the light of day. We investigated to unravel the reality behind the dream.

The end of the Great Barrier Reef ?

Ecology, Economy – 3 chapters

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is known as one of Earth’s greatest natural wonders. Despite its size, its very existence is threatened by environmental, touristic, industrial and commercial aggressions. Will we allow its beauty to become a mere memory ? OCEAN71 Magazine investigates.

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What can we learn from the “shark crisis” in Réunion Island?

Ecology

During the summer of 2016, OCEAN71 Magazine published an extensive investigation on the shark attacks in Réunion Island. All along this dossier written by our journalist Andy Guinand, the ingredients of what distinguishes a common story from a great story can be found.

3D dive over an amphorae field

Culture

They seem to have been lying in the exact same position for centuries, outlining the burial ground of an antique ship that sunk a long time ago in front of the Niolon cove, next to Marseille, in the South of France. Yet, these amphorae that interest the crew of the Octopus Foundation have been artificially laid on the seafloor in 2010.

What if the ocean was the key to climate change ?

Ecology

With heat waves, polar vortexes, larger than usual swells and more cyclones than we could count, 2015 is pushing the limits of what we thought was possible. Is it all our fault? Are we finally getting what we deserve for all these decades of careless industrial expansion? Nature is clearly sending a message, while the world’s leaders are meeting in Paris to talk about the climate. Our seas and oceans may be more important than they think.

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