Team For Ocean Festival

Team For Ocean: acting together for the ocean

The Team For Ocean Festival is the flagship event of Nausicaá, the National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, dedicated to citizen mobilization for the protection of the ocean. Every year in June, Nausicaá's esplanade transforms into a festive and committed village where the public is invited to discover, understand, and act for the preservation of the marine environment.

A village dedicated to the ocean

The Team For Ocean village is set up on Nausicaá's esplanade and offers a rich and varied program. Interactive stands allow visitors to discover the challenges of marine biodiversity, climate change, and ocean pollution. Environmental associations, researchers, and maritime professionals share their knowledge and actions to raise public awareness.

Workshops and activities for all ages

The festival offers a wide range of activities for all audiences:

• Creative workshops: artistic creation around the theme of the ocean, recycling, and upcycling
• Scientific discoveries: experiments, observations, and demonstrations with researchers
• Sports activities: introductions to water sports and physical activities related to the sea
• Games and entertainment: quizzes, escape games, and educational games for children

Music and culture

Concerts and artistic performances punctuate the festival, bringing a cultural and festive dimension to the event. The cultural association LACENH and other local artists perform on stage, blending music and environmental commitment. The entire festival is broadcast live on Nausicaá's Twitch channel, reaching an even wider audience.

Nausicaá, ambassador of the ocean

Nausicaá, the National Sea Centre, is the largest aquarium in Europe and a major player in raising awareness for the protection of the marine environment. With its 10,000 animals of 1,600 species, the center welcomes over 1.5 million visitors each year. The Team For Ocean Festival extends this educational mission beyond its walls, reaching out to the general public in a festive and participatory format.

Boulogne-sur-Mer, capital of the sea

Boulogne-sur-Mer, France's leading fishing port, is naturally the ideal city to host a festival dedicated to the ocean. The city's intimate relationship with the sea, its maritime history, and its fishing vocation give the Team For Ocean a special and authentic resonance.