The Forel Heritage Association, a Swiss non-profit organization, is
responsible for managing the FOREL research vessel. Its mission is to
provide Swiss and international scientists with an oceanographic research
platform specially designed for polar and subpolar environments, with a
particular focus on coastal oceanography and the land-air-ocean
continuum. This mission also includes the development of new research
instruments in close collaboration with world-renowned universities such
as EPFL and ETHZ.
The Association also aims to train young sailors and scientists in polar
environments, while raising awareness of environmental issues among
younger generations and the general public through educational programs
and community actions. This objective also includes a commitment to
indigenous communities in polar regions, which are heavily impacted by the
consequences of climate change.
Finally, through its activities, the Association aims to pay tribute to François-
Alphonse Forel, a Swiss scientist born in 1841, considered the father of
limnology, who lived in French-speaking Switzerland.
The website www.forel-heritage.org provides more information about the
Association and the FOREL sailing vessel.

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