{"id":32013,"date":"2026-02-19T17:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/research-initiatives\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:03:45","slug":"research-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/en\/research-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Research initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section heroSlider\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_slider_0 et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_no_arrows et_pb_slider_no_pagination et_slider_auto et_slider_auto_ignore_hover et_slider_speed_5000 et_pb_module slider\"><div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_0 et_pb_slide et_pb_slider_with_overlay et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_section_parallax\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-0\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-slide-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batterie-reserve.webp)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_slide_overlay_container\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\">Our research initiatives<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_code_0 et_pb_fullwidth_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>body.bodySlider {\n  background-color: #171717;\n}\n.heroSlider .slider .et_pb_container {\n  max-width: none;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n  height: 60vh;\n}\n.heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide_description {\n  padding-left: 0;\n  padding-right: 0;\n}\n\n@media screen and (min-height : 1000px) {\n  .heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n    height: 83vh;\n  }\n}\n@media screen and (min-height : 1050px) {\n  .heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n    height: 84vh;\n  }\n}\n@media screen and (min-height : 1100px) {\n  .heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n    height: 85vh;\n  }\n}\n@media screen and (max-width : 415px) {\n  .heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n    height: 72vh;\n  }\n}\n@media screen and (max-width : 375px) {\n  .heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n    height: 69vh;\n  }\n}\n@media screen and (max-width : 320px) {\n  .heroSlider .slider .et_pb_slide {\n    height: 63vh;\n  }\n}\n  \n<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Aquariums at the heart of scientific research<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>French aquariums are not just places for public outreach; they are also spaces for the production of scientific knowledge. In collaboration with universities, laboratories, and public institutions, they actively contribute to the study of aquatic species and their ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The research conducted covers various themes: species biology, captive breeding, animal behavior, health and well-being, and adaptation to environmental changes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/labo.webp\" title=\"lab\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/labo.webp 1920w, https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/labo-1280x852.webp 1280w, https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/labo-980x652.webp 980w, https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/labo-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-31317\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Aquariums offer controlled observation conditions, allowing for the long-term monitoring of species and the execution of precise experiments. These environments complement studies conducted in the wild and provide data that is difficult to collect in situ.<\/p>\n<p>This capacity for observation is a major asset for improving scientific knowledge and refining professional practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-2 et_parallax_bg_phone_exist\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/erlens-algues.webp)\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background_phone et-pb-parallax-background_phone-module--divi-section-2\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/erlens-algues.webp)\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/scalaires.webp\" title=\"angelfish\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/scalaires.webp 1280w, https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/scalaires-980x1470.webp 980w, https:\/\/aquariumsdefrance.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/scalaires-480x720.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-31089\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Applied research serving living organisms<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The research work carried out in aquariums has an operational purpose. It contributes directly to improving species management, optimizing husbandry conditions, and strengthening conservation programs.<\/p>\n<p>The results are utilized at several levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>within the scientific community,<\/li>\n<li>\namong industry professionals,<\/li>\n<li>\nwith the general public through outreach initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aquariums also participate in national and international research networks. This cooperation promotes data sharing, the harmonization of practices, and the emergence of innovative projects.<\/p>\n<p>By integrating research into their operations, aquariums strengthen their role as full-fledged scientific actors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-32013","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Scientific research in aquariums \u2013 Programs and studies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Aquariums de France participate in scientific research to better understand aquatic species and their ecosystems.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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