The Norwegian Argo infrastructure

The Institute of Marine Research is one of the largest marine research institutes in Europe with approximately one thousand employees. Our main activities are monitoring, research, and advice for the marine environment. 

The University of Bergen (UiB) is among the world leading universities in the marine area. UiB participates in CRIMAC by three departments: the Department of Biology, the Department of Physics and Technology, and the Department of Mathematics.

NORCE is an independent research institute with around 750 employees that undertakes research for both the public and the private sector. NORCE has a long tradition for cooperation with IMR, UiB and KM within the topic of SFI CRIMAC, due to a strong competence within acoustics and data science.

Akvaplan-niva is an independent research and consultancy company with expertise in all aquatic environments. They have a particular focus on marine industries and work to ensure sustainable and science-based value creation. They work interdisciplinary and assist both governmental and industry actors.

NERSC conduct research on ocean, sea-ice, and atmospheric conditions in the North Atlantic and in the Arctic, study connections with global climate change, and aim to deliver ground-breaking results in climate and environmental research.

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute forecasts weather, monitors the climate and conducts research. Since the institute was established in 1866, Norwegian meteorologists have figured prominently in the development of the discipline. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute is today a leading international centre of expertise.