Ever since the Fifty Fathoms was launched in 1953, Blancpain has been committed to preserving the oceans. The Le Brassus manufacture is involved in a number of marine conservation initiatives under the umbrella “Blancpain Ocean Commitment”, including the Gombessa projects led by scientist and diver Laurent Ballesta.
In order to raise awareness of the wonders of the ocean, every year since 2008 Blancpain has published the Fifty Fathoms Edition Magazine, packed with breathtaking images. It is also a partner of World Oceans Day, set up by the UN in 2009, as part of which it organises a “Blancpain Ocean Commitment” roadshow. More information on all of Blancpain’s marine activities can be found on blancpain-ocean-commitment.com, an innovative platform that provides real-time information about the scientific expeditions. The site also features a section on the history of the expeditions, a gallery with hundreds of high-definition underwater photographs and a selection of video clips.
