Scientists and explorers unite at the Yacht Club de Monaco for ‘A Day of Exploration’

From the preservation of ocean species to exploration on the Moon, from the study of underwater shipwrecks off the coast of Majorca to the oceans in space. At the Yacht Club de Monaco, explorers, scientists and prominent figures gathered to share their experiences at a dedicated event called 'A Day of Exploration'. Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with The Explorers Club of New York, the event is part of the program of the first Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous, running until 24 March. Among the personalities taking part in the event were record-breaking marine biologist Sylvia Earle and world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry. LAPRESSE

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MONACO, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From the preservation of ocean species to exploration on the Moon, from the study of underwater shipwrecks off the coast of Majorca to the oceans in space. At the Yacht Club de Monaco, explorers, scientists and prominent figures gathered to share their experiences at a dedicated event called ‘A Day of Exploration’. They represent a diverse range of careers and approaches, united by a common goal: to better understand the world in order to better assess its vulnerability.

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Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with The Explorers Club of New York, the event is part of the program of the first Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous, running until 24 March. Among the personalities taking part in the event were record-breaking marine biologist Sylvia Earle and world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry.

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“We partnered with the Yacht Club de Monaco, and the reason that’s important is that you have two institutions that are truly outstanding. The Yacht Club de Monaco is the capital of advanced yachting technology and The Explorers Club is the pre-eminent exploration society. So, we share a common interest: making the world a better place. We bring scientists together here in Monaco, and not only do they present on stage, but because so many of them meet each other here, this is also where collaborations and new ideas emerge,” explained Richard Wiese, president of The Explorers Club. “Here we have artists, biologists, musicians — even a dentist who studies narwhals. The goal of conferences like this is not only to communicate stories, but also to offer different perspectives,” he added.

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“To become an explorer, I think the number one thing is curiosity. Everyone should keep the curiosity of children, because everyone has the capacity to be an explorer — you just have to find that inner child and keep going,” said world-renowned American marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle. Known as ‘Her Deepness’. Earle was the first female chief scientist of NOAA, the U.S. federal agency within the Department of Commerce that monitors, predicts and researches changes in Earth’s weather, climate, oceans and coasts.

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“We’re at a crossroads. There are now eight billion people on Earth, and the planet isn’t getting any larger. We’ve consumed so much of the wild. At the same time, we have cities, languages and knowledge that are unprecedented. That’s the good news. But there has been a cost. We’re beginning to recognize that we need to rethink how we treat the natural world. 

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That’s what this conference I’m participating in here in Monaco — with the Prince Albert II Foundation and The Explorers Club — is about: coming together to hear stories, deliberate and ultimately find solutions,” she added.