The Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), founded in 1914, is a public research body attached to the Ministry of Science. The IEO is dedicated to marine science research, in specially in relation to scientific knowledge of the oceans, conservation and sustainable management of natural living resources and fisheries, aquaculture and marine biodiversity.
The IEO is committed to addressing the challenges facing the ocean for the benefit of society and is also an advisory body for the Spanish Administration in regard to ocean health, pollution, conservation, etc.
