IHU (Institut de recherche sur la plongée)

The Institut de Recherche sur la Plongée (IHU) is a French research institution dedicated to studying various aspects of diving, including underwater medicine, physiology, safety, and technology. Its goal is to understand how the human body responds to diving conditions, improve safety protocols, and develop advanced diving equipment. The IHU conducts scientific research and training to support divers, researchers, and the maritime industry, ensuring safer and more effective underwater exploration. It combines expertise from medicine, engineering, and environmental science to advance knowledge in the field of diving.