Our actions
In oceanographic research for the international ecosystem,
Blue Observer offers a range of services
Maritime science research
We offer sevices in oceanography for science and industry:
Oceanographic instrumentation
“In the marine environment, the deployment of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), autonomous and semi-autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), drones, stationery data-collection and relay stations, is set to expand considerably”
(source: The Ocean Economy in 2030, OCED, 2017)
Microbiology: marine and aerosol sampling
“A total of thirteen Nobel Prizes in medicine are related to marine production. The possibilities seem to be limitles, […] less than 0,5% of marine organisms have been studied through the lens of therapeutic research”
(source: Jean-Michel Arnaud, Les Echos, January 26, 2021)
Innovator
R&D: our scientific teams work mainly on developing technological innovations, including:
Instrumentation
Recovery, repair, redeployment of onsite underwater instruments
Microbiology
Creation of an aerosol strain library with the Roscoff Marine Station to identify molecules of interest intended for scientific research
Hydrogen
Development of a miniaturized hydrogen propulsion systel for 100% carbon-free expeditions
CSR program leader
We collaborate with SMEs and major groups to build and lead CSR programs aimed at understanding and preserving our oceans, as well as promoting Sustainable Development Goals.
Our contribution to Sustainable Development Goals:
The United Nations have defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Blue Observer makes a tangible contribution to 7 of tge 17 goals.
Working with Blue Observer means:
Collecting data on marine resources
on which 3.5 billion people depend for survival
Collecting sea molecules of interest
as bases for innovative products and medicines
Instructing future generations
through targeted actions
On the development of carbon-free solutions
via sail power and hydrogen project
Improving understanding of how the ocean functions
(notably, air/ocean interactions) and its impact on climate
Working to understand and protect aquatic life
Advancing projects and partnerships with the scientific community
* In terms of CO2 emissions, the key issues are the reduction and compensation. At Blue Observer, we believe there is a third issue that must be overlooked: understanding and protecting existing oceanic carbon sinks, especially phenomena such as plankton blooms; the ocean captures 30% of the CO2 they emit.