Spanish Institute of Oceanography

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The Instituto Español de Oceanografìa (IEO) is a public research organisation founded in 1914 and dedicated to multidisciplinary marine research. The IEO is the advisory body of the Spanish government in marine affairs, thanks to its wide expertise in the fields of physical, chemical oceanography, marine ecology, marine pollution and aquaculture. The IEO is responsible for providing the scientific basis for the management of marine living resources exploited by the Spanish fishing fleets. It is also responsible for part of the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in Spanish waters. The IEO’s headquarters are located in Madrid, but there are 8 coastal oceanographic research centres along the Spanish coastline. The current staffs include about 600 people, with more than 350 scientists. The IEO has long experience in a wide range of ocean surveys and international experiments. Part of its core program is actively involved in the development of ocean observing systems. The IEO has also a long experience collaborating with industry, including fisheries.

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