Laboratory of the University of the Littoral Côte d’Opale (ULCO)
The priority objective of the Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale is to develop competitive, high-quality research focused on three complementary themes: Environment, Coastal Environments and Sustainable Development, Mathematics, Engineering Sciences, Languages, Literature, History and Culture.
The French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea – IFREMER
As a national marine research institute, Ifremer contributes, through its work and expertise, to knowledge of the oceans and their resources, to the monitoring of the marine and coastal environment, and to the sustainable development of maritime activities.
It designs and implements observation, experimentation and monitoring tools, and manages the French oceanographic fleet for the entire scientific community.
The Centre for Experimentation and Promotion of Seafood Products (CEVPM)
The CEVPM is a technical centre for the sector, specialising in the food processing of aquatic products. It serves companies in this sector, their representatives and the relevant authorities. It works primarily in two highly complementary areas:
- A COFRAC-accredited testing laboratory
- A food technology hall approved by Veterinary Services
The National Health Security Agency (ANSES)
ANSES is an independent public institution responsible for monitoring, alerting, providing expertise, conducting research and promoting research, which contributes to the protection and improvement of public health, animal health and welfare, plant health and the environment.
It offers solutions to improve the performance of public decision-making and ensure a satisfactory level of security in its areas of expertise.
It assesses health and nutritional risks and benefits, recommends health protection measures, conducts and promotes research at national level, monitors, alerts and conducts training and information activities.
The Aquimer Centre
An interprofessional association created in 1999, Pôle Aquimer brings together professionals from large and medium-sized companies in the scientific and economic world who are keen to advance in a professionalised approach to quality. The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies by helping them to develop their business through innovation, quality and the development of their technology.
Pôle Aquimer’s strategy is based on three themes:
- The rational and sustainable exploitation of perennial species
- Strengthening the technical capabilities and environment of businesses
- Improving food security.
Nouvelles Vagues Innovation Platform
Nouvelles Vagues is a scientific and technical platform serving the aquatic products sector. It specialises in quality control, the promotion of aquatic products and aquaculture experimentation.
