Australian Institute of Marine Science

Australian Institute of Marine Science

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a state-of-the-art tropical marine research centre located primarily at Cape Ferguson, 50km south of Townsville in North Queensland, Australia. It was established in 1972, by the Commonwealth of Australia. The institute's primary function is research for sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.

External links

* [http://www.aims.gov.au/ Australian Institute of Marine Science] website. Australian Government


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