As part of the ninth edition of "L'Art'Cherche", the Oceanological Observatory is pleased to present its annual exhibition “Du glacier à l'Oasis” on the Albert Sagols esplanade, in the open air in front of the Observatory.

From voyages of discovery to modern scientific expeditions, this exhibition takes visitors on a journey through a distant and fascinating world, the Southern Ocean and its mythical howling 50th.

Around the Kerguelen Islands, visitors will discover the multitude of emblematic species of birds and marine mammals that inhabit this oasis, as well as the rapid melting of the island's glaciers. The exhibition illustrates why scientists from the MARGO* project are looking for a possible link between the two.

The ships and tools needed for this expedition are presented, as are the men and women in action, whose passion, concentration and collaboration are all characteristic values of scientific research.