Institute of Marine Affairs

The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is a multi-disciplinary research organization that has been mandated to collect, analyse and disseminate information relating to the economic, technological, environmental, social and legal developments in marine affairs and to formulate and implement specific programmes/projects.

The objects of the IMA as stated in an Act of Parliament, Ch. 37:01 in the Revised Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as amended by Act No. 13 of 1990 are as follows:

1. To develop and implement programmes and projects that translate the marine and related policies of the Government into activities that contribute to national development;

2. To develop and execute programmes and projects that foster and encourage regional and international collaboration in the exploitation of the marine and other relatied areas of the environment;

3. To promote a public understanding of and appreciation for all aspects of the marine and related environment;

4.To stimulate and advance the conduct of marine scientific research in Trinidad and Tobago;

5. To promote the utilisation and conservation of the marine resources for the economic and social benefit of Trinidad and Tobago to enhance the national capabilities;

6. To do all things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.

Our Mission:

To conduct and foster research and to provide advice for the sustainable management of the coastal and marine areas and resources of Trinidad and Tobago.

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