But why 70.8?
Simply because the oceans cover 70.8% of the Earth's surface. But the 70.8 is also a hymn to the oceans, which alone capture 30% of the CO² linked to human activities and capture 93% of the excess heat linked to the greenhouse effect. Such a performance deserves our attention!
The 70.8 aims to promote maritime excellence in its various scientific, technical, industrial and heritage components. This site is intended to be both a new showcase for know-how and the embodiment of the World Maritime Campus in Brest.
But above all, it is a great tool for the general public to share knowledge and raise awareness of ocean-related issues.
This oceanic course is declined in 3 themes:
- The ocean as a resource for tomorrow
- The ocean as a navigation territory
- The ocean as a study ground for better understanding and preservation
We talk about biotechnologies, renewable energies, maritime traffic, etc. The goal is to surprise and amaze the visitor! A successful challenge! 45 multimedia devices, nearly a hundred audiovisual contents, models, maps, strange and even complex words, but you'll find it all. Here knowledge is mixed with play.
The 70.8 ? A real knowledge broker.
This knowledge center has been imagined as an amazing 1400m² boat. Three concrete keels structure this ocean space to form a gigantic ship's bow. To this architecture voluntarily "r adical and timeless to leave room for the abundance of content "Other spaces, thought of as mini-landing platforms, are docked.
The 70.8 is in the sharing of knowledge to contribute to the marine and maritime acculturation of our society.
