Our Ocean from Space: a journey into Earth's marine ecosystems

When viewed from space, how does our ocean appear? What aspects stand out the most and what consequences does human activity have on marine ecosystems? These crucial topics are explored in Our Ocean from Space, a travelling exhibition, curated by Fiorella Coliolo and Benoit Delplanque.

A UNESCO and ESA co-production, Our Ocean from Space takes visitors on a visual journey into Earth’s marine ecosystems, covering a range of scientific topics including changes to Arctic sea ice, ocean warming, rising sea levels, the role of sea salinity and ocean currents, and the consequences of climate change on coral reefs and biodiversity. With its breathtaking images and video interviews, the exhibition embarked in April 2024 on a three-year tour, stopping at major international events to raise awareness of the critical environmental challenges facing our oceansOver the course of three years, visitors will discover how Earth observation satellites monitor the way gravity influences ocean dynamics, maritime traffic, and marine protected areas. Using Earth observation satellite images, augmented reality, and interviews with experts, local decision-makers, and coastal inhabitants, the exhibition also explores current efforts to protect the fragile beauty of our marine ecosystems.

After its debut in Barcelona, the exhibition moved to the Milano Congress Centre (MiCo) as part of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Next stops for this travelling exhibition will be Paris, Athens, Bari and Toulouse (exact dates to be confirmed). Find out more here, on Our Ocean from Space.