The association Expedition 7th Continent, created and directed by Patrick Deixonne, presided over by Francis Vallat, studies and characterizes plastic pollution in the oceanic gyres of the Pacific, Atlantic and the Indian Ocean by in situ measurements at sea and correlation with satellite observations. On the basis of the collected samples, the scientific team coordinated by the CNRS is making progress in its research on pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem. Our vision is based on Circular Economy and to develop R&D and innovate with our partners to implement simple, local, supportive and effective ways to tackle the plastic pollution.

Expedition ambassador ship is equipped for research and awareness:
1. To conduct 6-10 oceanic and estuaries expeditions
2. Improve Scientific knowledge about Impact of plastic pollution
3. Increase advocacy and education on land
4. Act Globally, in France & its territories and in French Speaking Countries
5. Bring together solutions

-- SCIENTIFIC GOALS --

1. SEA CAMPAIGNS
2. SAMPLING
3. IDENTIFICATION OF ACCUMULATION AREAS
4. ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZATION
5. UNDERSTANDING OF ECOSYSTEMS IMPACTS
6. UNDERSTANDING OF PLASTIC FRAGMENTS EVOLUTION
7. IDENTIFY MICROSCOPIC FRACTION
8. IDENTIFY TRANSPORTATION OF INVASIVE SPECIES
9. UNDERSTANDING CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS TRANSFERS
10. ASSESSING TOXICITY ON REFERENT ORGANISMS