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PONANT SCIENCE supports scientific research, and enables researchers to travel to some of the most inaccessible regions of the planet to learn more about the ocean, the least-known ecosystem on our planet.

Arctic Ocean and North Pole

Polar ecosystems and climate change

Polynesia

Human impact

Antarctic

Biodiversity and conservation

Explore to better understand, to share and protect

Activity report

Strategic partners, scientific equipment and facilities on board, the project selection process, interviews with scientists and a focus on the missions hosted... Read the PONANT Science activity report.

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Going on a mission with PONANT Science

Calls for scientific projects

Find out how to apply for the latest calls for projects and the new routes dedicated to science.

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PONANT Science catalogue

Projects supported

Many scientific missions have already been carried out since 2021 on board our fleet in the Arctic and Antarctic. Marine biology, oceanography and environmental chemistry are just a few examples of key projects that help us better understand these fragile ecosystems.

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Arctic Ocean

Watch the evolution of the ice pack

Southern Ocean

Document the impact of plastic nanoparticles

North Pole

Study ocean circulation

Arctic Ocean

Analyse the carbon cycle in the ocean

Southern Ocean

Establish whale krill sanctuaries

Arctic Ocean

Measure the role of vitamin B12 in microalgae

Arctic Ocean

Understand the distribution of micro-organisms in the air

Arctic Ocean

Measure ocean deoxygenation

Report

Head for the North Pole

In 2024, 20 scientists made the first Transarctic crossing aboard the Commandant Charcot to gain a better understanding of the evolution of the fragile Arctic ecosystem. These polar region experts shared the objectives of their special missions to this strategic and inaccessible region with our guests reporters.