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.
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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.
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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.
![An illustration of a whale underwater and a boat traveling above. A circle near the whale indicates the area sounds is heard and how loudly.](/sites/cimers.oregonstate.edu/files/styles/x_large_scale_crop/public/2023-12/acoustics_whale.png?itok=Pj5iKWpw)
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.