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Which new technology-related industries developed within Marseille?

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View of the old port of Marseille, France, with numerous boats docked in the harbor and the city's terracotta-roofed buildings rising up a hill, topped by the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. — Marseille Seaside view of the Old Port of Marseille, France.

Within Marseille, several new technology-related industries have become established, reflecting a shift toward modern service and high-tech sectors. These fields include:

Electronics
Data processing
Telecommunications
Biomedicine

Additionally, the city’s maritime heritage has fostered growth in industries and services dedicated to offshore exploration and engineering. To support these advancements, new infrastructure has been developed, most notably the Château-Gombert science park, located in the city’s northeastern suburbs.1