José Benito Vives de Andréis Marine and Coastal Research Institute

José Benito Vives de Andréis Marine and Coastal Research Institute
José Benito Vives de Andréis Marine and Coastal Research Institute
Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras, José Benito Vives de Andréis
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overview
Formed 22 December 1993 (1993-12-22)
Preceding Marine Research Institute of Point Betín
Jurisdiction Central government of Colombia
Headquarters Santa Marta
executive Francisco Armando Arias Isaza, Director
Parent Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development
Key document Ley 99 de 1993
Website
invemar.org.co

The José Benito Vives de Andréis Marine and Coastal Research Institute, INVEMAR is a non profit marine and coastal research institute of Colombia, linked to the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development, charged with conducting basic and applied research on the natural renewable resources and the environment of coastal and oceanic ecosystems of the seas adjacent to the national territory. INVEMAR formulates technical concepts on conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and assistance and scientific and technical support to the Ministry, territorial entities and Autonomous Regional Organizations.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Institute of marine and coastal research "José Benito Vives de Andreis" (INVEMAR)". Alexander von Humboldt Biological Resources Research Institute. http://www.humboldt.org.co/ingles/en-sina-invemar.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-10. 


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