Ocean Research & Education Organizations
26 ocean research and education organizations listed across 18 countries and 12 focus areas.
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Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
USA · Corals/Biodiversity, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Generalist
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.
CIIMAR
Portugal · Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Seaweeds/Algae, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Generalist
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 · Generalist, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy, Energy/Maritime
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 · Generalist, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Seaweeds/Algae, Biosolutions, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Education/Policy
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.
Palau International Coral Reef Center
Palau · Corals/Biodiversity, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Mangroves/Coastal, Carbon/Climate, 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.
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
India · Seaweeds/Algae, Biosolutions, Generalist
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation - AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre is a research organization in India working on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, environmental protection, development, and applied research. It develops applications from macroalgae including pigment extraction for food colorants and biomass use for ethanol production.
Perry Institute for Marine Science
Bahamas · Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Education/Policy
Perry Institute for Marine Science is a marine science and conservation organization working in The Bahamas. It runs internships, field schools, outreach, and hands-on programs focused on coral reefs, mangroves, fisheries, and ocean stewardship.
Marine Biological Laboratory
USA · Corals/Biodiversity, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Carbon/Climate
Marine Biological Laboratory is a research and education institution focused on biology, biomedicine, and environmental science. It advances scientific discovery through research centers, training programs, imaging innovation, and the study of marine and aquatic organisms.