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Virginie is a Swiss-born marine biologist with over 14 years of experience in the field of marine biology. Since 2017, she has worked as a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) operator, participating in more than 40 scientific and industrial projects worldwide. In 2021, she co-founded a scientific expedition called Glacialis, sailing from the Azores to Greenland aboard a sailboat. This expedition aimed to develop open and participatory science while collecting data on cetaceans and marine ecosystems in still little-studied areas. This human and scientific adventure gave rise to the film Latitude du changement, broadcast on TV5 Monde.

Today, through this new expedition, Virginie wishes to continue this commitment by contributing to the collection of scientific data in regions that remain poorly explored in terms of fauna. The project notably relies on environmental DNA sampling, an innovative and non-invasive method allowing the identification of marine biodiversity from simple seawater samples. By supporting this expedition, you directly contribute to advancing ocean knowledge, promoting collaborative science, and improving our understanding of marine ecosystems—an essential step towards their protection.

January 2026