French Institute of Research and Exploitation of the Sea. The only French body with an exclusively maritime vocation. Under the joint authority of the Ministries of Research and Technology, of Fisheries and Equipment and Transport.

of UNESCO, Paris.

An institute of the CNRS.

Understanding and modelling oceanic circulation based on theoretical studies, digital models, analysis of historical data, and on the realization of sea cruises.

An institute of the CNRS.

National Marine Research Stations.

Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer