 Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche

The Observatoire Océanologique de Villefranche (OOV) is a research institute located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, near Nice. It is part of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and is affiliated with the University of Côte d'Azur. The OOV focuses on oceanographic research and studies the physical, chemical, and biological processes in marine environments, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea.