TARA Oceans reception in NY City, February 9th

 When: Thursday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m.
 Where: Consulate General of France (934 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021)

Philippe Lalliot, Consul General of France, and the Embassy of France’s Office of Science and Technology - in collaboration with Tara Expeditions - invite you to an evening celebration marking the N.Y.C. port visit and near conclusion of a 30-month scientific voyage to distant seas and oceans.

Tara Oceans is an exceptional three-year, nonprofit, marine expedition on a 118-foot schooner. The goal of this expedition is to study the planktonic ecosystems, how they interact, and their environmental impact.

Video presenting the TARA Oceans expedition :

Following presentations of the expedition and its discoveries by Dr. Eric Karsenti and Mr. Etienne Bourgois, Co-Directors of TARA Oceans, the program will conclude with a cocktail reception honoring agnes b., principal sponsor of the TARA Oceans expedition.

Please RSVP at 212.606.3648 or rsvp.new-york-fslt at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Update 02-10-2012 - Picture of the event

From left to right: Romain Trouble, Agnes b., Ban Ki Moon, Etienne Bourgois, Eric Karsenti