IMAS is a centre of excellence for marine and Antarctic research. Our research cuts across traditional scientific and social scientific boundaries. We are dedicated to enhancing environmental understanding and facilitating thoughtful and sustainable development for the benefit of Australia and the world.

We have three core research programs:

• Fisheries and aquaculture;
• Ecology and biodiversity; and,
• Oceans and cryosphere.

These programs are linked by the following cross-disciplinary themes:

• Climate change;
• Ocean-Earth systems; and,
• Oceans and Antarctic governance.