Events
Three strands, one sea
Practise, Protect, Share: how the festival brings together discovery, science and culture around the seabed of the Côte Vermeille.
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The festival logbook
Announcements, behind the scenes, encounters and views on the sea. Follow MERveille’s first edition.
Events
MERveille sets sail: save the date, 23 to 25 April 2027
The first edition of the diving and seabed-protection festival comes to Banyuls-sur-Mer, on the Quai Georges Petit and the Allées Aristide Maillol.
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Science
The hidden treasures of the Côte Vermeille seabed
Red coral, gorgonians, grouper and posidonia: a short tour of the remarkable wildlife and plant life of the Côte Vermeille seabed.
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Protection
Sunscreen and the seabed: making the right choices
Some UV filters are under scrutiny for their impact on the sea. How can you protect yourself from the sun without harming the seabed?
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Protection
Invasive species: the Mediterranean under watch
Blue crab, lionfish, exotic algae: understanding the Mediterranean's invasive species and the role of divers.
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Practice
Freediving in the Mediterranean: sensations and safety
Discover freediving in the Mediterranean: disciplines, sensations and the essential safety rules for progressing with confidence.
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Diving
Making the most of your first dive in the Mediterranean
First dive in the Mediterranean? The format, the sensations and tips for a calm, club-led taster dive.
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Industry
Diving, an industry that sustains the Côte Vermeille
Clubs, schools, equipment suppliers, tourism: diving underpins a genuine local economy, out of season included.
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Cross-border
Diving in Catalonia: a sea without borders
From the Côte Vermeille to cap de Creus and the illes Medes, the Mediterranean connects French and Catalan divers.
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Tourism
Underwater ecotourism: discovering without damaging
Snorkelling, gentle travel and responsible habits: enjoying the seabed of the Côte Vermeille while protecting it.
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Education
School groups discover the seabed
Workshops, snorkelling trail, Biodiversarium: how MERveille introduces pupils to marine biodiversity and its protection.
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Practice
Diving safety: 10 essential habits
Equipment, buddy, buoyancy, decompression stops: 10 simple habits for diving safely and respecting the seabed.
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Science
Research in Banyuls: when diving and science explore the sea
In Banyuls, the Oceanological Observatory and the Biodiversarium turn diving into a way of understanding the Mediterranean.
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Events
MERveille: when diving becomes a festival
The MERveille festival in Banyuls-sur-Mer (23 to 25 April 2027): taster dives, workshops, talks and exhibitors to enjoy and protect the seabed.
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Protection
Committed divers: from litter collection to scientific data
How divers protect the seabed: Dive Against Debris, citizen science and responsible practices in the Mediterranean.
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Territory
At the heart of the Cerbère-Banyuls nature reserve
France's first marine reserve: biodiversity, research at the Banyuls Observatory and public visits along the Côte Vermeille.
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Protection
Posidonia, the 'green gold' of the Mediterranean
An essential marine plant, posidonia protects coastlines and shelters biodiversity. Understanding the meadow and why it must be preserved.
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Diving
The 5 must-dive sites of the Côte Vermeille
The finest dive spots in the Pyrénées-Orientales, from Collioure to Banyuls: practical tips and the marine life to look out for.
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