Organization:IFREMER

The Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer for 'French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea' or Ifremer is an oceanographic institution in France. A state-run and funded scientific organization, it is France's national integrated marine science research institute. Ifremer operates a number of research vessels and other vehicles, including the ROV Victor 6000 and the crewed submersible Nautile.

Scope of works

Ifremer focuses its research activities in the following areas:

• Monitoring, use and enhancement of coastal seas
• Monitoring and optimization of aquaculture production
• Fishery resources
• Exploration and exploitation of the oceans and their biodiversity
• Circulation and marine ecosystems, mechanisms, trends and forecasting
• Engineering of major facilities in the service of oceanography
• Knowledge transfer and innovation in its fields of its activities

In other words, Ifremer's purpose is to:

"Conduct research, innovate, and provide expertise to protect and restore the ocean, sustainably manage marine resources and ecosystems, and share marine data."

History

• In 2008, Ifremer partnered with Dr. Bruce Shillito for the testing and initial operations of the PERISCOP, a deep sea fish recovery device.

• In 2023, Ifremer sent the Atalante ship and the Victor 6000 ROV to the rescue operation of the Titan submersible.

Gallery

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  Pourquoi pas ?
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  Thalassa
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  The Atalante in Tahiti
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  L'Europe, in the Mediterranean, 2012
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  Le Suroît near Concarneau
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  Cyana
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  Pourquoi pas ? and Thalassa in Brest harbor