Mercator Ocean International

Mercator Ocean International is a non-profit organization that emphasizes the description, analysis, and forecasting of the state of the ocean. With a focus on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, Mercator Ocean operates on a global or regional scale, both on the surface and beneath it. They have developed the Mercator System for ocean analysis and forecasting, which is maintained in an operational condition. Established in 2002 and headquartered in France, the organization is owned by ten major players in the field of operational oceanography, including CNR, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, Météo-France, SHOM, CMCC, MetOffice, NERSC, and Puertos del Estado. Mercator Ocean International's unique positioning in the ocean science-based services of general interest makes it an intriguing prospect for venture capital investment. The potential for leveraging technology and data in the domain of oceanography presents opportunities for impactful collaborations and initiatives with significant social and environmental implications.