Coastline monitoring : Aquitaine coast (sandy coast since 1996, rocky coast since 2000), Corsican coast (since 2000 or 2002 depending on the site), the Pays de Monts coast (since 2010), the PACA region cliffs (work in progress). This project includes a number of coastal monitoring measures implemented on a local scale by the BRGM (the French Geological Survey) within the framework of the Aquitaine Coastal Observatory, the Corsican Coastal Observation Network and the Pays de Mons Coastal Observatory.

The CORIOLIS data center contributes to the “in situ observations” of operational oceanography, in addition to ocean surface measurements performed using equipment installed on satellites. This contribution is accomplished through the creation of permanent and lasting networks from ships or moored or drifting autonomous systems.

Validated and aggregated data from current profilers measured continuously by hull-mounted ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) for the year 2001.

Validated and aggregated data from current profilers measured continuously by hull-mounted ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) for the year 2010.

Throughout France, Météo-France has a network of 554 observation stations, the Radome network, which provides the establishment with temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind and diffusion measurements. Maintaining operational conditions is our priority.

To produce marine bird indicators of the ecological state of the French coasts (functioning, Marine protected Areas, etc.) To structure monitoring works carried out on the French coasts as a network To extend the sectors involved to all coasts, beyond the borders of the Interreg Atlantic Arc (project for 2013) To study the distribution of marine birds along French coasts To identify functional sites To identify areas of high concentration and, in other cases, marine Important Bird Areas To list the currents Marine Protected Areas (N2000 en mer, Marine parks, Nature reserves)