About Wageningen Marine Research
With knowledge, independent scientific research and advice, Wageningen Marine Research substantially contributes to more sustainable and more careful management, use and protection of natural riches in marine, coastal and freshwater areas. Read more about the organisation and its history, browse vacancies and internships and contact us if you want to connect and cooperate!
To explore the potential of marine nature to improve the quality of life
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Contact Wageningen Marine Research
Submit your research questions, find the addresses and directions to our locations or keep up to date on social media.
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Regional Centre Yerseke
At Wageningen Marine Research in Yerseke, research takes place in the fields of shellfish farming and marine ecology. Since 2016, the Regional Centre has been supported by a Convenant of among others the Province of Zeeland, the Reimerswaal municipality and the Mussel Producers' Organisation (PO Mosselcultuur).
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Vacancies at Wageningen Marine Research
Work in a dynamic environment at Wageningen Marine Research, a rapidly growing research institute.
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Showcases by Wageningen Marine Research
Making a real difference towards the sustainable and responsible use and the protection of ocean, coastal, delta and riverine resources, through scientific research, knowledge, and advice. That is the mission of Wageningen Marine Research.
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Weblogs of employees of Wageningen Marine Research
Researchers of Wageningen Marine Research go on expeditions and conduct annual surveys at sea: in the North Sea, but also in the Caribbean, the Arctic and Antarctica. During these trips, the researchers post updates in a blog, so you can follow their findings.
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Marine and Freshwater Photo Collection
2800 photos related to marine and freshwater research, mainly focusing on the Netherlands (North Sea, Wadden Sea, Zeeland, Dutch Caribbean). The photos were made by staff members of Wageningen Marine Research.
Organisation
Expertise and reliability
Our most important quality is our expertise in the functioning of marine ecosystems. Wageningen Marine Research is expert in assessing the impact of users on these ecosystems and in identifying the sustainable uses of the ecosystem. Knowledge of the policy and regulations with which these economic sectors are and have been confronted is essential in this respect. We also have thorough knowledge of the functioning of aquatic production systems.
Independence
With its scientific knowledge and expertise, Wageningen Marine Research ensures objectivity in the conduct of its research and the formulation of its advice, with an eye to the social context of its research.
History
Wageningen Marine Research was founded in 2006 after the decision to unite the knowledge of Wageningen University & Research and TNO in the marine ecology field. The intended effect was 'a one-stop shop for marine ecology research in the Netherlands and strong international positioning of our knowledge.'
The institute, which went by the name of IMARES until September 2016, is composed of:
- Dutch Institute for Fisheries Research (RIVO) located in IJmuiden and Yerseke
- The research group Wad and Sea of Wageningen Environmental Research on the island of Texel
- The department Ecological Risks of TNO in Den Helder.
Since its foundation, the organisation has grown from 135 employees at the end of 2006 to 180 employees in 2019. In this period, it has achieved a duplication of turnover and publications. Wageningen Marine Research is internationally recognised in the professional field and leading in several topics.