This exhibition has ended
From 3 April 2019 to 5 January 2020
A place of exploration, a reserve of biodiversity and a source of inspiration and legends, discover the most surprising and unknown facets of the Ocean!
A world to be explored
Exploration
Although the ocean covers the majority of our planet, it remains largely unknown... Not just because of its vast size but also because exploring it is a real challenge for human beings. Discover some of the many tools and techniques that have been used since Antiquity to rise to this challenge!
Life to be discovered
Exploring the ocean means setting off to discover incredible biodiversity that is still largely unknown.
In keeping with the first naturalist expeditions in the 19 th century, the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History) organises major oceanographic campaigns that contribute to the discovery of many new species each year. These photos taken at the time of collection show a sample of them.
With the flow of the current
Dive into extreme environments
An ocean of promises
Between myth and reality
A wide range of myths
A source of fascination, wonder or fear, over the centuries the ocean has given rise to many myths and stories featuring legendary creatures.
In the last section of the exhibition, we meet three fascinating animals – the giant squid, the coelacanth and the giant oarfish – which, although understood at a scientific level, still have something mythical about them.
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Patron and partners
Patron
The Museum warmly thanks Macif, the sole patron of the Ocean: Diving into the Unknown exhibition.
Exhibition partner
The Museum warmly thanks Ifremer, partner of the Ocean: Diving into the Unknown exhibition.
Media partners
The Museum warmly thanks the media partners of the Ocean: Diving into the Unknown exhibition.
