Ocean Research & Education Organizations
39 ocean research and education organizations listed across 22 countries and 12 focus areas.
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Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
USA · Corals/Biodiversity, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Energy/Maritime, Waste/Pollution
Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory is a UC Santa Barbara research laboratory that develops science- and technology-driven solutions to restore ocean health. It works across marine biodiversity, plastic pollution, shipping emissions, marine protected areas, and ocean education.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
USA · Corals/Biodiversity, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Seaweeds/Algae, Biotech/Biomaterials, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Education/Policy
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is an independent, nonprofit research institute in East Boothbay, Maine, dedicated to studying marine microorganisms and the processes that drive global ocean health. It combines fundamental and applied ocean research with analytical services, culture collections, blue biotech, ocean forecasting, and education programs.
CIIMAR
Portugal · Aquaculture/Fisheries, Biotech/Biomaterials, Corals/Biodiversity, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Mangroves/Coastal
CIIMAR is a marine and environmental research institution in the University of Porto ecosystem focused on ocean sustainability, advanced training, and innovation. It develops research and knowledge across marine biodiversity, aquaculture, coastal monitoring, blue biotechnology, and environmental solutions.
MIT Sea Grant
USA · Aquaculture/Fisheries, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Energy/Maritime, Mangroves/Coastal, Waste/Pollution, Biotech/Biomaterials, Generalist
MIT Sea Grant is a federal-institute partnership that advances the conservation and sustainable development of marine resources through research, technology development, education, and outreach. It works on coastal ecosystems, fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities, ocean engineering, and marine policy.
Ifremer
France · Aquaculture/Fisheries, Corals/Biodiversity, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Waste/Pollution
Ifremer is France’s public marine science institute dedicated to ocean research, innovation, and public-policy expertise. It works to protect marine ecosystems, manage marine resources sustainably, and produce and share marine data.
The Ocean Literacy Project
England · Education/Policy
The Ocean Literacy Project delivers certified ocean literacy training, executive briefings and university partnerships, aiming to make ocean literacy as essential as climate literacy. Founded by marine scientist Professor Leanne Hepburn, it is recognised by UNESCO-IOC within the Ocean Literacy Blue Thread network and works across the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and the United Kingdom.
CCMAR – Centre of Marine Sciences
Portugal · Generalist, Corals/Biodiversity, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Education/Policy, Seaweeds/Algae, Mangroves/Coastal, Waste/Pollution, Biotech/Biomaterials, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech
CCMAR (Centre of Marine Sciences) is one of Portugal's leading marine-science research centres, based at the University of Algarve in Faro. It conducts research across marine biology, ecology, oceanography, environmental science, biotechnology, fisheries and aquaculture, and runs conservation, education and scientific-services programmes.
Palau International Coral Reef Center
Palau · Aquaculture/Fisheries, Carbon/Climate, Corals/Biodiversity, Data/Tech, Education/Policy
Palau International Coral Reef Center is a marine research and education center focused on coral reefs, marine protected areas, fisheries, and ocean stewardship in Palau. It conducts scientific research, conservation programs, community outreach, and educational activities to support the management of ocean resources.