As part of the tenth edition of "L'Art'Cherche", the Oceanological Observatory is pleased to present its annual exhibition "AQUA ça sert ?" on the Albert Sagols esplanade, in the open air in front of the Observatory.
From public aquariums to research facilities, aquariology has played a central role in Banyuls since the late nineteenth century. Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers, founder of the Arago Laboratory, was indeed visionary: from the establishment of the marine station in 1882—now known as the Oceanological Observatory of Banyuls-sur-Mer—he understood that aquariums were exceptional tools both for raising public awareness of marine environments and for advancing scientific research in marine biology and ecology.
Through an exploration of the history of aquariology, the evolution of techniques and practices, and the role of aquariums as a source of artistic inspiration, the exhibition “AQUA ça sert ?” opens the doors to a little-known world.
Focusing on the unique development of aquariums in Banyuls over the past 140 years, the exhibition highlights the wide range of opportunities they provide. Public aquariums help educate visitors of all ages about marine flora and fauna and the importance of their conservation, while research aquariums enable scientists to conduct increasingly ambitious studies on marine biodiversity in the face of growing anthropogenic pressures.
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