On July 9, AS Monaco’s General Manager, Thiago Scuro, presented a check for 20,245 euros to Cyril Gomez, Deputy General Manager of the Oceanographic Institute. This generous donation is a testament to the fruitful collaboration between AS Monaco, the Oceanographic Institute, and Kappa®, all driven by the shared goal of promoting ocean conservation and biodiversity awareness.

This partnership, initiated on April 17, 2023, introduced the OCEANO jersey, a special edition inspired by the Mediterranean coast. Each jersey sold contributed five euros to the cause, culminating in a total of 20,245 euros. These funds will bolster the Oceanographic Institute’s efforts to educate the public and protect marine life.

Throughout the year, the collaboration yielded several impactful initiatives:

Youth Education:

AS Monaco welcomed 134 young players from its Academy and clubs in France, Belgium, and Portugal during the “I Fenuyëti” tournament, educating them about marine conservation.

Beach Cleanup:

Spearheaded by the Association of Friends of the Museum (AAMOM) and AS Monaco, this initiative mobilized volunteers, U16 Academy players, and institute staff to clean up litter, collecting cigarette butts, paper wrappers, and plastic bottles on May 30.

Kids Tour at the Museum Festival:

The 2023 Museum Festival featured the iconic Kids Tour caravan engaging children in ocean conservation activities.

“Leveraging a football jersey to advocate for ocean protection is a groundbreaking and impactful strategy. Sports icons have the power to inspire vast audiences, and we are proud to partner with AS Monaco in this endeavor. I deeply appreciate the support and commitment from the teams at AS Monaco and Kappa,” remarked Cyril Gomez.

Thiago Scuro shared his pride: “It was an honour to wear the OCEANO jersey and work alongside the museum’s teams on this unique project. We hope it has significantly raised awareness about ocean conservation, and we remain committed to supporting the institute’s vital mission.”