The goal of CMM regarding research is to raise marine science and technology to the highest international scientific standards, and thus to respond to major global challenges concerning:
- The understanding of impact of anthropogenic changes on marine and coastal environments
- The development of the blue economy
CMM, through its members, makes marine sciences and technologies its strategic priority.
CMM research and academics key figures (from Brest UniverSEAtech proposal)
Who is involved?
- 2 universities: University of Brest (UBO) and University of South Brittany (UBS)
- Engineering schools: Institut Mines Telecom (IMT Atlantique), ENSTA Bretagne, ENIB, Naval Academy, ISEN
- Research centres: Station Biologique of Roscoff, Ifremer, IRD
- Brest University Hospital (CHRU)
- State agencies and organisations: CNRS, Inserm, MNHN, SHOM, Marine Protected Areas Agency, Cerema, IPEV
- Large industrial groups and SMEs
- Clusters
Scientific themes:
- Observing systems for ocean knowledge and security
- Sustainable use of marine resources and coastal areas
- Intelligent sensors and monitoring drones
- New marine molecules for biotechnology and healthcare applications
