Jérôme Julienne

Will Cubans be able to safeguard their heritage of pristine Nature and preserved ecological treasures under this new era, as they are facing the combined pressure of money and tourism? What policies can be implemented to maintain the island’s spectacular wilderness?

Nausicaa, the largest aquarium in Europe, aims to be a world leader when it comes to protecting our oceans, in particular, the “high seas”. Much more than just an ordinary aquarium, Nausicaa offers a unique gateway to the world’s oceans with its top-tier scientific research center. As such, it can be a key partner for the protection of species and serve as a model of innovation for the aquariums of the future.

The octopus is a close cousin of the oyster and snail. And yet, even by human standards the multi-limbed creature is considered highly intelligent. From Spain to Vancouver Island to Capri, Italy, scientists are testing the brain-power of the mysterious and mythic octopus.