Corals & Biodiversity - Ocean Institutions
12 ocean institutions and government agencies working on corals & biodiversity across 8 countries.
Where are corals & biodiversity institutions based?
Corals & Biodiversity Institutions
European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)
Belgium · Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Generalist, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Seaweeds/Algae, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Carbon/Climate
EMODnet is the European Commission’s in situ marine data service providing open access to marine environmental and human activities data and data products. It integrates and harmonizes data across themes including physics, biology, bathymetry, geology, seabed habitats, chemistry, and human activities for Europe’s seas and oceans.
IUCN
Switzerland · Generalist, Corals/Biodiversity, Education/Policy
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is the global authority on the status of the natural world, uniting 1,400+ government and civil society organizations with 16,000+ expert volunteers across 170+ countries. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, it is best known for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
France · Education/Policy, Data/Tech, Carbon/Climate, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Generalist
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO is the UN body that promotes international cooperation in marine science, ocean observation, tsunami warning systems, ocean literacy, and sustainable ocean management. It coordinates the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and supports member states with knowledge, capacity building, and policy action.
Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia
Indonesia · Generalist, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Waste/Pollution, Carbon/Climate, Education/Policy, Communities/Tourism
Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia is the Indonesian government ministry responsible for marine affairs and fisheries policy, regulation, supervision, and sector development. It advances blue economy policies including marine conservation, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, coastal management, blue carbon, and marine plastic waste reduction.
NEOM
Saudi Arabia · Corals/Biodiversity, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy, Generalist
NEOM is a large-scale regional development initiative in northwest Saudi Arabia focused on building new urban, industrial, tourism, energy, water, food, technology, and nature conservation ecosystems. It develops projects spanning green hydrogen, desalination, aquaculture, coral restoration, sustainable tourism, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.
Comisión Colombiana del Océano
Colombia · Education/Policy, Data/Tech, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Generalist
Comisión Colombiana del Océano is Colombia’s national ocean commission responsible for coordinating ocean policy, marine science, coastal management, ocean data, and maritime affairs. It leads interinstitutional committees, scientific expeditions, and national initiatives related to the ocean, coastal spaces, and Antarctic affairs.
Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN)
Indonesia · Generalist, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Corals/Biodiversity, Waste/Pollution, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Energy/Maritime
Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN) is Indonesia’s national research and innovation agency. It conducts research, develops science and technology infrastructure, and supports national policy, innovation, and sustainable development priorities including marine and ocean-related research.
Sargasso Sea Commission
USA · Corals/Biodiversity, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Energy/Maritime, Generalist
Sargasso Sea Commission is an intergovernmental body focused on stewardship, conservation, and governance of the Sargasso Sea. It coordinates research, policy dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and international projects on biodiversity, fisheries, shipping impacts, and high seas governance.