Ifremer

Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer

1625 Route de Sainte-Anne, Plouzané, France

Established: 1984

Organisation type: Research/academic institution
Geographical scope: National
Member countries: France
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Organisation’s vision:

A pioneer in ocean science, IFREMER’s cutting-edge research is grounded in sustainable development and open science. Our vision is to advance science, expertise and innovation to:
- Protect and restore the ocean
- Sustainably use marine resources to benefit society
- Create and share ocean data, information & knowledge.

Organisation’s mission:

With more than 1,500 personnel spread along the French coastline in more than 20 sites, the Institute explores the 3 great oceans: the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans. A leader in ocean science, IFREMER is managing the French Oceanographic Fleet and its dedicated scientists create ground-breaking technology to push the boundaries of ocean exploration and knowledge, from the abyss to the atmosphere-ocean interface. Well-established in the international scientific community, our scientists, engineers and technicians are committed to advance knowledge about our planet’s last unexplored frontiers. They provide the science we need for informed decision-making and public policy and they transfer this knowledge and technology to businesses to fulfill public and private needs. Core to our mission is also to strengthen public awareness about the importance of understanding the ocean and its resources, and empowering future generations of leaders through education and outreach national campaigns.

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  • Advocating for (ocean) science
  • Advocating for Earth (ocean) observations
  • Conducting research and/or observations
Ifremer
collaborates with
Atlantic International Research Centre Atlantic International Research Centre
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has observer/participant/member status with
Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean
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collaborates with
National Oceanography Centre National Oceanography Centre
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is a parent of
Mercator Ocean International Mercator Ocean International
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has observer/participant/member status with
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
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has observer/participant/member status with
Global Ocean Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program Global Ocean Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program
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has observer/participant/member status with
Global Ocean Observing System Global Ocean Observing System
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collaborates with
Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative
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provides data to
European Global Ocean Observing System European Global Ocean Observing System
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has observer/participant/member status with
European Marine Observation and Data Network European Marine Observation and Data Network
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has observer/participant/member status with
European Marine Board European Marine Board