Mélanie Ourgaud

Postdoc, CNRS, Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography - Marseille, France
Marseille, France
Mélanie Ourgaud

I want to act and I want to see a quick, concrete and effective preservation of the planet. As an oceanographer, I am aware of the challenges and changes to be made in my personal and professional life. If I can, I prefer sailing to avoid flying or driving, so I am committed to stop flying nationally, to favoring video-conferencing, and to becoming an activist in my daily life to encourage my colleagues and friends in this direction.

I am a biologist oceanographer working on the trophic transfer of contaminants in the marine environments. I also study ocean pollution by microplastics and share my knowledge with decision-makers to advance practice change.