On Monday, May 19 at 9:05 p.m., France 5 will broadcast a special episode of Le Monde de Jamy titled How Can We Save the Mediterranean?
Turquoise waters, vibrant reefs, dolphins and whales—how much longer can we enjoy the wonders of the Mediterranean coast? How fast are our beaches disappearing? Which fish can we eat without contributing to overfishing? And are jellyfish going to take over?
Due to overtourism, pollution, and climate change, the “Big Blue” has never been more threatened. Plastic waste is now found in the stomachs of fish and even in the deepest parts of the sea. But solutions do exist.
Jamy Gourmaud takes viewers on a journey to meet those fighting to protect this unique ecosystem. People like Anouck, who dives to replant underwater vegetation torn up by boat anchors. Or Guillaume, a sailor campaigning against pollution from massive cruise ships. Denis is working to save whales—about fifty are killed each year in collisions with ferries. Biologists are also studying invasive species like the blue crab, whose spread is fueled by warming waters and increased international shipping.
There’s also good news: rising temperatures have led to more frequent births of baby sea turtles, now seen increasingly along the beaches of the French Riviera.
Featured Experts and Contributors:
- François Sabatier, Geographer – CEREGE, Aix-Marseille University
- Guillaume Picard, Stop Croisières Association
- Charles Chanut, Physician – Cap au Nord Association, Marseille
- Jo-Ann Schies, Head of Donia App – Andromède Océanologie
- Sébastien Personic, Biologist – Andromède Océanologie
- Denis Ody, Cetacean Program Lead – WWF France
- Delphine Thibault, Marine Biologist – Mediterranean Institute of Oceanology
- Tristan Estaque, Scientific Officer – Septentrion Environnement
- Jean-Claude Pons, Fisherman
- Marion Verdoit-Jarraya, Biologist – University of Perpignan
- Stéphane Hourdez, Banyuls-sur-Mer Oceanological Observatory
- Thierry Thibaut, Marine Biologist – Mediterranean Institute of Oceanology
- Tristan Rouyer, Researcher – MARBEC, Ifremer Sète
- Frédéric Cadène, Curator – Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Reserve
- Virginie Hartmann, Scientific Director – Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Reserve
- Manu Martinez, Artisan Fisherman
- Anne-Leïla Meistertzheim, Director – Plastic@Sea Laboratory, Banyuls-sur-Mer
- Franck Lartaud, Deputy Director – Banyuls Oceanological Observatory
Source: francetvpro
