Introducing Ifremer

Through studies and expert assessments, Ifremer contributes to knowledge about the oceans and its resources, the monitoring of marine and coastal zones and the sustainable development of maritime activities. For these goals, it designs and operates observational, experimental and monitoring tools and facilities. Ifremer manages the French ocean research fleet for the whole scientific community.

Created by decree in 1984, Ifremer is a public institute of industrial and commercial nature. It is placed under the joint supervision of the ministries for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Town and Country Planning ; for Higher Education and Research ; for Agriculture and Fisheries.


 

French Research Institute
for Exploitation of the Sea
155, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
92138 Issy-les-Moulineaux Cedex
Tel. (33) 01 46 48 21 00
Fax (33) 01 46 48 21 21
Web site: http://www.Ifremer.fr/anglais/

Chief Executive Officer: Jean-Yves Perrot