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July 15, 2026 - Back from an insipring week from the 16th Eupean Diatom meeting in Murcia, Spain !
July 15, 2026 - Back from an insipring week from the 16th Eupean Diatom meeting in Murcia, Spain !
I had the opportunity to present part of my research in a talk entitled:
"Small warming, big shift: Temperature-induced transition from carbon sink to source for diatom-dominated intertidal sediments along European shorelines."
This work is part of the EU Horizon REWRITE projects (link) and was carried out in collaboration with Audrey Teillet during her Master's internship. It was a pleasure to share some of our results with the community!
I also gave a flash talk to introduce the Mudcake Masters, the educational card game I created to make mudflat ecosystem more accessible. I was delighted by the warm and enthusiastic reception it received from the community, thank you to everyone who played, showed interest, and shared encouraging feedback. More about it on social media soon!
Beyond the presentations, one of the highlights of the conference was reconnecting with colleagues and friends while meeting many new researchers. These exchanges, discussions, and new perspectives are what make conferences so valuable !
Despite the intense heat in Murcia, it was a truly enriching and motivating event. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who took the time to attend my presentations, ask questions, and share ideas. Looking forward to seeing you all again in the future !
June 25, 2026 - Proud to celebrate the work of two talented interns !
June 25, 2026 - Proud to celebrate the work of two talented interns !
As we wrap up the 2025/2026 internship season, I would like to thank my two interns, who have been part of our team over the past few months:
🎓 Audrey Teillet (MSc in Marine Sciences – BOEM, Aix-Marseille University) investigated the productivity and photosynthetic dynamics of microphytobenthic biofilms across European intertidal mudflats under climate change, as part of the PEPR FairCarbon - CABESTAN and EU Horizon REWRITE projects (link).
🎓 Antonin Halouze (M1 SPE GEEL, La Rochelle University) explored how sea-level rise and increasing turbidity jointly affect microphytobenthic productivity in intertidal mudflats within the EU Horizon REWRITE project.
Working on complementary topics, Audrey and Antonin made a real contribution to our research while bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, scientific rigor, and a great team spirit to both the lab and the field. It has been a real pleasure to supervise them throughout their internships !
I am delighted to recommend both of them for the next step of their careers. Thank you both for your hard work, your motivation, and your positive attitude. Wishing you every success in what comes next!
June 04, 2026 - Upcoming conferences
June 04, 2026 - Upcoming conferences
I am pleased to announce my participation in two upcoming international conferences this summer, focusing on coastal and estuarine ecosystem functioning and the impacts of environmental change :
🌿 16th European Diatom Meeting
📍 Murcia, Spain | 🗓 July 6–10, 2026
I will be presenting a talk entitled: “Small warming, big shift: temperature-induced transition from carbon sink to source in diatom-dominated intertidal sediments along European shorelines”
More information about the conference: EDM 2026 official website
🌿 ECSA 61 – Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association Conference
📍 Brussels (Square), Belgium | 🗓 August 24–27, 2026
I will be presenting a talk entitled: “Climate-driven stress and resilience of microphytobenthic biofilms: Implications for intertidal primary production and ecosystem services”
More information about the conference: ECSA 61 conference information
I look forward to engaging with colleagues, exchanging ideas, and discussing potential collaborations during these events. If you are attending either conference, feel free to reach out.
June 04, 2026 - New Published Research Article (Frontiers in Photobiology)
June 04, 2026 - New Published Research Article (Frontiers in Photobiology)
I am pleased to announce the publication of our latest research article: "Interspecific diversity in PSII photoinhibition and photoprotection of benthic diatoms during consecutive light and heat stress", now available in Frontiers in Photobiology
This paper presents part of the results obtained during the SEARCHLIGHT project (see details).
This study investigates how three estuarine pennate diatoms respond to repeated exposure to combined high light and heat stress, and how photoacclimation influences their tolerance. Using daily stress cycles, we compared PSII photoinactivation, photorepair, and photoprotection in Navicula phyllepta and Entomoneis paludosa, and Cylindrotheca closterium. Results show that benthic species efficiently recovered through strong photorepair, whereas the tychoplanktonic species showed higher photoinactivation and weaker recovery. Overall, diatom resilience mainly depended on species-specific traits and acclimation state.
Please feel free to access the paper by using the following link: Access the paper
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