CIMERS is a NOAA Cooperative Institute.
We conduct cutting-edge marine transdisciplinary research that supports NOAA's mission, goals and strategic initiatives while training the next generation of marine scientists to advance basic knowledge about ocean ecosystems.
CIMERS investigators study marine species distribution, aquaculture, marine ecosystems and habitats, strategies to protect and restore marine resources, and how marine animals work, evolve, and adapt.
Understanding how ocean conditions influence the Earth's climate and monitoring changes in ocean conditions are key to predicting climate change stressors and developing strategies to enhance resilience.
A diverse team of oceanographers, biologists and engineers are collaborating on various topics in underwater ocean sounds and developing new tech and methods to improve recording capabilities.