The CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research -is a research and advanced training institution of the University of Porto. Its mission is to develop high-quality research, promote technological development and support public policies in the area of Marine and Environmental Sciences.

CIIMAR hosts 15 research groups, organized in 5 research lines, with a scientific staff of more than 250 researchers with diverse scientific backgrounds. Through the integration of different disciplines, the centre aims to contribute to the understanding of the biological, physical and chemical processes which occur in the ocean and the coastal zones, for the sustainable use of aquatic resources and the evaluation of the impact of human activities on ecosystems.