IFREMER


The Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer is an oceanographic institution in France.

Scope of works

Ifremer focuses its research activities in the following areas:
In 1985, Ifremer partnered with Dr. Robert Ballard for an ultimately-successful expedition to locate the wreck of the RMS Titanic. In 1994 Ifremer assisted in the salvage of the cargo from the SS John Barry.
Ifremer operates a number of vessels, including the submarine Nautile.
In 2008, Ifremer partnered with Dr. Bruce Shillito for the testing and initial operations of the PERISCOP, a deep sea fish recovery device.

Ifremer centres

Ifremer is located in 26 sites, including 5 main centres, a headquarters. About twenty research departments are associated to these centres :

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