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Neptune Evolution, an interactive exhibition not to be missed this summer in La Londe!
Neptune Evolution, the follow-up to the Neptune project, is a Mediterranean underwater odyssey open to all this summer at the Pole Nautique in Port Miramar, La Londe.
Come and visit an exceptional exhibition that embodies not only the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea but also its fragility. It also showcases the natural, cultural and technological heritage linked to the underwater world.
A fascinating experience for the whole family, designed to showcase the wonders of the Mediterranean seabed, whilst highlighting both its fragility and its exceptional beauty.
This museum space will also promote underwater activities via an interactive terminal.
Immersive workshops will also be on offer, featuring interactive terminals and headsets allowing visitors to explore the submerged wreck of the Donator – a site much loved by divers, situated between the islands of Port-Cros and Porquerolles – through 360° virtual reality.
The European NEPTUNE project (Natural and Cultural Underwater Heritage and Sustainable Management of Recreational Diving) promotes the protection and promotion of underwater heritage. It brings together seven partners, including the Sud Region, France’s leading region for underwater discovery and exploration.
Find out more: https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/que-faire/activites-aquatiques/neptune-immersion-totale-dans-les-fonds-mediterraneens-en-region-sud/
The underwater world in photos:
And to prolong the magic of this underwater experience, visit Greg Lecoeur’s exhibition, featuring 50 of his finest photographs of the underwater world, on display at the departure quay for the island ferries. This photographer, who is passionate about the Mediterranean Sea and has won numerous international awards, uses his talent to capture the emotions of living creatures, tell the stories of the oceans and raise awareness of the need to preserve underwater ecosystems. Greg Lecoeur, a French photographer who has won numerous awards for his photographs – including the ‘Plongeur d’or’ prize at the World Underwater Image Festival in 2015, the Photographer of the Year award from National Geographic magazine in 2016, and “Underwater Photographer of the Year” in 2020, produces images and features that are regularly published across the globe. A photojournalist and committed artist, Greg Lecoeur tells the stories of the oceans to move and raise public awareness of the need to preserve underwater ecosystems.
Free parking nearby.
