L’édition 2026 met à l’honneur l’eau. Sur cette page, explorez une sélection d’artistes, de projets, d’ONG et de ressources pour approfondir ce thème, nourrir votre imaginaire et trouver l’inspiration.
Inspiration Samudra Art Prize

Maurice

ONG, institutions et personnes impliquées dans la conservation et l’éducation

Reef Conservation
Marine Megafauna Conservation Organisation (MMCO)
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF)
Environmental Protection and Conservation Organisation (EPCO)
Lagoon Life Foundation
National Parks and Conservation Service
Gerald Rambert
Mauritian diver and talented underwater photographer

Lieux et projets

Mangroves Matter
This mobile app has been designed to involve teachers, students, researchers, government agencies, NGOs, citizens and any interested organisations in mangrove monitoring in Mauritius and to raise awareness about the diversity and importance of this critical ecosystem.
Bluer Ocean Project
A project that dynamically increases the Rodrigues Island coral reef resilience by action and education.
Nature based solutions for protecting the coastal zones
A programme that aims to identify and evaluate ecosystem services provided by seagrass restoration and improved biodiversity in Mauritius.
ESA Bill Now!
An advocacy campaign by Ecosud to pass a bill protecting ecologically-sensitive areas in Mauritius.
Ecosystems of Bel Ombre: from ridge to reef
Informative website about different ecosystems and their flora and fauna.
Coral Project: Translating Field-Based Larval Propagation to the Western Indian Ocean
The Odysseo Foundation, in collaboration with Secore International, the University of Mauritius, and Eco Sud, is pioneering coral restoration in the Indian Ocean using sexual reproduction techniques. This innovative method marks a groundbreaking step in restoring coral ecosystems, critical to marine biodiversity and coastal resilience.
The Importance of Blue Carbon Ecosystems
In partnership with ADD, Attitude Foundation, and Solidarité, the Odysseo Foundation is spearheading an ambitious restoration initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing Mauritius’ critical blue carbon ecosystems.
St. Brandon Project: Conservation of a Pristine Archipelago
The Odysseo Foundation, in collaboration with the St. Brandon Conservation Trust, is dedicated to protecting the unique ecosystems of the remote St. Brandon archipelago. Known for its rich marine biodiversity and high-quality fisheries, the area faces threats from pollution, illegal fishing, and stranded vessels.

Livres

Collection de livre pour enfant Naturally Curious (Éditions Vizavi)
Dauphins et baleines
Mon île durable
L’île aux Aigrettes
À la découverte du lagon
Wakashio - Oil Spill in Paradise
The Dodo’s Legacy - The Story of Conservation in Mauritius
Disponible en librairie à Maurice

Films

Pie dan lo / Black Tide
Film d’animation de Kim Yip Tong sur la tragédie du Wakashio
Mystic Mauritius (2017)
Now known for its white sand beaches and luxury resorts, Mauritius was originally an uninhabited volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, isolated and remote. Agriculture and other human activities have since taken their toll on the environment. Mystic Mauritius takes you to the parts that remain wild,to experience its unique beauty through the eyes of its initial discovery, when it was a veritable Eden.

International

Lieux et projets

Sungai Watch
‘Protecting rivers starting in Bali, Indonesia. Rivers are the perfect connection point between life on land and our ocean.’
Plastic Odyssey
Global Network serving plastic emergency…every minute 19 tons of plastic waste are dumped into the ocean.
Coral Morphologic
‘creator of innovative underwater media chronicling Earth’s imperiled coral reefs’
Amazing close-up photography of coral polyps and other reef creatures

Talks et livres

Is a River Alive?
Robert Macfarlane
‘A joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an ancient, urgent idea: that rivers are living beings who should be recognized as such in imagination and law.’ New York Times

Films, documentaires et séries TV

Les océans
Puff: Wonders of the Reef (2021)
A baby pufferfish travels through a wondrous, microworld full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef. Great introduction to a coral reef.
Trailer
Chasing Coral (2017)
Must watch documentary film about corals and their bleaching
Seaspiracy (2021)
Netflix
Must watch original documentary exposing the hidden threats facing our oceans
Ocean with David Attenborough (2025)
Our Oceans (2024)
Netflix
Our Planet: Coastal Seas (2020)
Netflix
A Plastic Ocean (2016)
Rivières et lacs
River (2022)
‘A breathtaking and musical odyssey that explores the intrinsic relationship between humans and rivers.’
Apple TV+
The Green Planet: episode 2, Water Worlds (2022)
BBC Earth series
Cleaning up the Ganga River (2024)
UN Environment Programme
Rivers of Life (2019) TV series
‘This series reveals the extraordinary animals, epic landscapes, and remarkable people who live alongside three iconic rivers. ’
Amazon Prime
Where There Once Was Water
People
Mission Blue (2014)
Bio about remarkable oceanographer and activist Sylvia Earle
Trailer:
The Last of the Sea Women (2024)
‘An extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor—without oxygen —to harvest seafood for their livelihood.’
Apple TV+

Art

Artistes historiques

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)
Artiste Japonais, peintre du style Ukiyo-e et graveur
JMW Turner (1775–1851)
Peintre britannique, précusseur de l’impressionisme
Claude Monet (1840–1826)
Peintre français
Winslow Homer (1836–1910)
Peintre américain

Expositions

Works on Water initiative
‘Water is sacred’: 10 visual artists reflect on the human right to water.
Commissioned By Water Aid (The Guardian, 2020) 
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