France 2030: ALSEAMAR chosen by Ifremer to Design an Underwater Glider Capable of Exploring the Ocean at Depths of up to 3,500 meters.

Following a call for proposals launched under the “Deep Seabed” priority of the France 2030 investment plan, Ifremer has announced the award of a contract to the French company ALSEAMAR for the design and development of a deep-sea underwater glider.

This ambitious project will strengthen France’s capabilities in deep-ocean exploration and observation, a field that lies at the heart of major global
scientific and societal challenges. The initiative is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) on behalf of the French government, as part of France 2030.

Ifremer serves as the project lead, in partnership with the CNRS and Shom.

A scientific user group will be closely involved in defining the sensors to be developed or integrated, ensuring that the new system meets the evolving needs of ocean research.