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Team Malizia in Nice: Sailing Science and Action into the Heart of the United Nations Ocean Conference

This early June, Team Malizia dropped anchor in the south of France not for a race, but for something even more critical: the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Throughout the week, our team engaged in key moments from taking part in a science congress and christening our new sailing research vessel, to speaking at high-level events and connecting with scientists and advocates. Every encounter, every conversation, reaffirmed why we do what we do and why urgent, collective action is more important than ever.

by Hélène Katz

Nice, France, welcomed the United Nations Ocean Conference from 9 to 13 June 2025

Nice, France, welcomed the United Nations Ocean Conference from 9 to 13 June 2025

© Kristoffer Trolle

Boris Herrmann speaking at the One Ocean Science Congress press conference

Boris Herrmann speaking at the One Ocean Science Congress press conference

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Boris Herrmann signing the One Ocean Science Congress manifesto

Boris Herrmann signing the One Ocean Science Congress manifesto

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Dr Lea Olivier presented a scientific poster at La Baleine, Nice, showcasing her research with the CO2 data collected by Team Malizia during The Ocean Race 2022-2023

Dr Lea Olivier presented a scientific poster at La Baleine, Nice, showcasing her research with the CO2 data collected by Team Malizia during The Ocean Race 2022-2023

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Malizia Explorer christening

Malizia Explorer christening

© Palais Princier de Monaco

Malizia Explorer in front of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Malizia Explorer in front of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

© Martin Messmer | Yacht Club de Monaco

Carsten Schneider, the German Minister for the Environment and Boris onboard Malizia Explorer during the Ocean Wonders Parade

Carsten Schneider, the German Minister for the Environment and Boris onboard Malizia Explorer during the Ocean Wonders Parade

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Team photo on stage after the Malizia Explorer presentation by Boris and Lea at La Baleine, Nice

Team photo on stage after the Malizia Explorer presentation by Boris and Lea at La Baleine, Nice

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

The Presence at Sea speakers from left to right: Emmanuelle Périé-Bardout, Boris Herrmann, Farah Obaidullah, Antje Boetius, and Ingo Narberhaus

The Presence at Sea speakers from left to right: Emmanuelle Périé-Bardout, Boris Herrmann, Farah Obaidullah, Antje Boetius, and Ingo Narberhaus

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Malizia Explorer

Malizia Explorer

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Presence at Sea event hosted by Team Malizia at La Baleine during UNOC

Presence at Sea event hosted by Team Malizia at La Baleine during UNOC

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Pilot whales in the Mediterranean

Pilot whales in the Mediterranean

© Vincent Kneefel / Ocean Image Bank

Selfie time with "Her Deepness", Dr Sylvia Earle and Team Malizia

Selfie time with "Her Deepness", Dr Sylvia Earle and Team Malizia

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

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