Marine and Coastal Research Institute
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Colombia 50% Ocean

Date 21.11.2023

INVEMAR y UNU-BIOLAC realizan primer curso internacional...

Con el propósito de fortalecer las capacidades de los investigadores de América Latina, INVEMAR, de la mano con UNU-BIOLAC, recibió a profesionales y estudiantes de últimos semestres de pregrado y posgrado de Argentina, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia, Perú y Paraguay, para desarrollar el primer...

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We carry out basic and applied research of marine ecosystems of national interest in order to provide the scientific knowledge necessary for the formulation of policies, the decision making and the development of plans and projects for the sustainable management of resources, the recovery of the marine and coastal environment and the improvement of the quality of life of Colombians. We have 4 research programs and 2 coordinations as a basis for scientific operations

Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems

Generating information and knowledge on biological diversity marine and coastal, as well as the phenomena and processes which govern it to compliance with the commitments of the Convention of biological diversity and the national biodiversity policy.

Marine Environmental Quality

This program provides knowledge about the impact of natural phenomena and anthropogenic stressors on marine ecosystems; It investigates the causes, effects, and possible solutions to problems related to marine pollution; and it proposes actions to restore marine and coastal ecosystems on an as-needed basis.

Marine and Coastal Geoscience

It studies the climatic, oceanographic and geological phenomena and processes that modulate the dynamics of the coasts, the open ocean and its ecosystems, by using tools with the last technologies, in order to support sustainable development, planning and protection of the marine environment of national interest.

Valuation and Use of Marine and Coastal Resources

Evaluates the status and assesses the biological, economic and social potential of marine and coastal natural resources for their conservation and sustainable use.

Research and Information for Marine and Coastal Management

Promote and realize research projects which contribute to marine and coastal planning and management. Also support the information management for decision making on national and international marine policy development.

Scientific Services

Invemar and the Coordination of Scientific Services have extensive experience in collecting information in Colombian seas, considering both coastal and oceanic environments.

SIAM Marine Environmental Information System

Data, documents, cartography and other support information resources for research on marine and coastal management...

Subsystem of Marine Protected Areas SAMP

Promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity in the Caribbean and Pacific regions through the design and implementation of a subsystem of marine protected Areas.

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Colombia´s Marine Natural History Museum Makuriwa

Marine and coastal organism collection resulting from research activities carried out to characterise and inventory Colombia´s marine biodiversity...

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Cooperation

We are an organisation that generates knowledge aiming to contribute to a better understanding and use of marine resources. To this purpose, we take action and implement channels to promote, and transfer knowledge, methods and techniques, singlehandedly working with authorities and environmental organisations at a national, regional and/or global level.

Academy

Academy

INVEMAR has very strong ties with the highest level Marine Science Education Institutions and is the Latin American Marine Science Academy for the COI-UNESCO strategy.
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National Cooperation

National Cooperation

We support the National Environmental System contributing to its scientific basis and strengthening its human capital, both crucial elements for the adequate management of the Country’s marine and coastal resources.
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INVEMAR in the world

Invemar in the world

In the international field, we actively take part in research programmes and actions aiming to tackle and minimise the impact from anthropic activities and natural disasters on seas and oceans.
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