Pernod Ricard joined with the family-controlled Paul Richard Oceanography Institute to launch Project “Take Off.” Project Take Off focuses primarily on supporting young scientific researchers to help preserve the oceans.
Based on the artistic residency model, the Paul Ricard Oceanography Institute is creating a scientific residency to welcome young foreign researchers to the Ile des Embiez each year, providing them with access to its resources, expertise and teams. These young researchers will be able to take full advantage of this incredible research tool to successfully complete a project related to the protection of the Oceans. They will benefit from the extensive cooperation network built up by the Institute with institutions throughout the world. Take OFF will also provide researchers, associations and businesses with a digital platform for discussion and sharing which will also be open to the general public.
The first Take OFF partner will be the highly prestigious National Korea Maritime and Ocean University.
“For 50 years, we have been raising awareness, and today we must become agents for change. We must all share our expertise and help researchers to understand and learn about the solutions that are contained within the ecosystems in order to preserve their capacity for resilience. That is why we are launching the Take OFF project,” said Patricia Ricard, president of the Ricard Oceanography Institute.