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CADDEN Becomes the Official Distributor of CHASING ROVs in France

CADDEN, a French company in the manufacture, distribution, integration and support of advanced technological solutions for geosciences, hydrography and robotics, announced that it is now an official distributor of CHASING underwater drones in France.This new strategic partnership allows CADDEN to expand its portfolio of robotic ROV solutions (Remotely Operated Vehicles), by offering remote-controlled underwater vehicles adapted to numerous scientific uses.CHASING ROVs are known for their quality, performance and maneuverability. The range includes lightweight off-road ROVs as well as more sophisticated

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Macron Discusses Climate Change Impacts With Pacific Island Leaders in Nice

of a United Nations ocean conference in the southern French city of Nice.Macron discussed the impacts of climate change to the Oceania nations, one of the regions most prone to rising sea levels, and said Paris "will use its diplomacy in close link with our common interests in the Pacific."France possesses overseas territories in the Pacific, which includes New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna.The meeting comes as delegates are meeting for the U.N. Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, during which Macron said the international treaty on the high seas, which focuses on conservation

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Third UN Ocean Conference to Be Held in Nice, France

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica in the French city of Nice from June 9 to 13 with the aim of "accelerating action" on protecting the world's oceans.The conference will cover climate change, pollution, biodiversity and making humanity's access to marine resources more sustainable.The oceans are "not doing very well," UNESCO's head of marine policy Julien Barbiere said, citing increasing temperatures, sea level rise, pollution of various kinds and conflicts over fishing and mineral resources as main issues to be

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