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BioMarine 2008
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BioMarine is a unique international forum that brings together business, science, government, civil society and media to advance ocean sustainability. This international platform for dialogue includes a large number of interactive world-class conferences, debates and a business convention. The first edition of the Forum took place from 20 to 24 October, 2008 in Toulon and Marseille, France. The BioMarine 2008 Forum is the major maritime event of the French Presidency of the European Union. |
BIOMARINE : The Davos of maritime eventsMarseille, 24 October-- João Mira Gomes, State Secretary for Defense and Maritime Affairs of Portugal, gave a ringing endorsement of the BioMarine conference today, saying BioMarine is a key initiative that could be “a kind of Davos meeting of the sea” which could play an “instrumental role in the development of an integrated maritime policy” Also today at BioMarine, Joe Borg, European Union Commissioner Responsible for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs said, “The Integrated Maritime Strategy has been a genuine bottom-up approach...We used to limit ourselves to sectoral and sometimes contradictory martime policies... This conference shows we have come a long way." Recommendations from BioMarine are attached to this document.
BioMarine 2008 Final Report|
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We are pleased to inform you that BioMarine 2008 booklet is now available for download here. Discover at a glance the Final Report of all BioMarine sessions and activities during the five days in Toulon and Marseille. |
Future bright for algae crops but forget about biofuels
When it comes to finding innovative uses for seaweeds and algae, forget about biofuels, the three panelists in this debate agreed. Despite a spate of recent media articles vaunting marine plants as the next big thing when it comes to alternative energy sources, the three experts said that there were far better things that could be done with 'algal biomass'. This view was particularly relevant as it comes in the wake of the 'fuel from food' furore surrounding the use of foodstuffs like corn or sugar beat to make gasoline substitutes.
by Simon Coss
INCREDIBLE: DISCOVER BIOMARINE AT 360°!
Discover the incerdible experience of BioMarine at 360° ! A global panoramic visit of the Auditorium during one of our sessions! Click here!
These photos were kindly produced by the 360ouest.com agency.
