Last September, the crew of the Octopus Foundation headed once again to Albania, on the archaeological site of Orikum. This time, the aim was to assist the scientists of the Geneva University (UNIGE) and the Albanian institute to better understand the submerged section of the ancient city. After a two-week-long mission, the Octopus Foundation provided…
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Sébastien Rousseau is a professional skipper and specialized naval technician. During his childhood, a very limited passion for the academic world was soon replaced by a strong will to travel the world. After passing his exams, he left Paris behind and headed South, to the coastal town of Sète. He has been working in the…
Last September, the film “Orikum’s Mysteries”, produced by the Octopus Foundation and Ocean 71 Magazine, was selected during the Festival of Archaeological films in Narbonne. The film follows a crew of archaeologists from the Geneva University working on the unique site of Orikum’s ancient city, in Albania. “It’s important, being selected here in Narbonne. That…
In July of this year, the Octopus Foundation team spent two weeks on the Italian island of Lampedusa to assist the Turtle Rescue center. At the end of October, a second mission took place. Once again, we met with Daniela Freggi and her team of volunteers. This time, for a very special event: the release…
On the 26th of October 2016, Homerous, the iconic marine turtle of the Lampedusa Turtle Rescue center, was released in the Mediterranean Sea. This Caretta Caretta marine turtle was brought to the veterinary center after being wounded by a boat. The propeller hurt her lower back, paralyzing her two back legs. She is now swimming…
Andy is first of all an experienced surfer and an ocean lover. His passion for the ocean and his will to understand how everything is interconnected pushed him to join the Octopus Foundation team. Over time, Andy became a talented reporter and a skilled drone pilot. He is a staff reporter of OCEAN71 Magazine. What role…