Australian Institute of Marine Science

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) conducts scientific research in all tropical Australian seas and coastal regions, and provides information and technology for its clients.

The Institute's objectives are to promote the conservation and sustainable development of Australia's marine resources and to support internationally competitive Australian industries through world-class science that significantly adds to the knowledge and understanding of the marine environment.

The Institute is putting its research effort into five strategic areas:

• The ocean environment - understanding the circulation of water, nutrients and sediments.
• Marine biodiversity - characterising species richness and genetic variety.
• Marine living resources - identifying valuable marine plants and animals.
• Ecologically sustainable development - understanding and documenting natural changes and human impacts.
• Technological innovation - developing advanced instruments and techniques.

The Institute has facilities located on the eastern and western seaboards of Australia at Cape Ferguson, QLD and Dampier, WA.

Website: http://www.aims.gov.au