The Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer 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.
- Country
- France
- Headquarters
- Plouzané
- Inception
- June 5, 1984
- Website
- http://wwz.ifremer.fr/institut, https://www.ifremer.fr/