About IIM

The Institute of Marine Research (IIM-CSIC) is one of the main marine research centers in the Iberian Peninsula. Looking at the Atlantic from Vigo, a city with a strong connection with the sea, the IIM-CSIC faces the challenge of increasing our knowledge about the ocean, from its physical characteristics to the food we take from it and the processes that bind the whole system together.

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Research

Research is at the core of the Institute of Marine Research's work. Working along 3 Core Research Themes, which intertwine and connect to each other, the researchers and technicians at the IIM-CSIC look for answers within 9 different research lines.

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Innovation

While our research provides us with new knowledge about our sea and shores, at the Institute of Marine Research we are committed to go a step further, creating new collaborations with the industry and other economic activities, be they already 'established' industries, such as fisheries or aquaculture, or 'emerging' ones, such as ocean observation.

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Society

Science is not complete until it is shared with society. As a public research institution, the IIM understands that its commitment is with society, fostering a two-way relationship with its surrounding community and an open perspective on science.

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Work & Study

Marine scientists, lab technicians, biologists, chemists and engineers, but also economists, lawyers or communicators (both working and in training) contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of our center. With more than 200 employees, the IIM-CSIC is a large community of people who work together for the sake of science, knowledge and sustainability.

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News & Events

Do you want to be aware of the latest at the IIM? The Institute has a whole team involved in communication & outreach, sharing all news that arise and organizing events to reach all sectors of society: from other peers working in science to children in schools or our neighbors from Vigo.

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Publications

  • Vázquez, J.A.; Menduíña, A.; Nogueira, M.; Durán, A.I.; Sanz, N.; Valcarcel, J. (2020) Optimal Production of Protein Hydrolysates from Monkfish By-Products: Chemical Features and Associated Biological Activities Molecules DOI:10.3390/molecules25184068
  • Valcarcel, J.; García, M.R.; Sampayo, L.F.; Vázquez, J.A. (2020) Marine chondroitin sulfate of defined molecular weight by enzymatic depolymerization Carbohydrate Polymers DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115450
  • Leyva-Jiménez, F.J.; Manca, M.L.; Manconi, M.; Caddeo, C.; Vázquez, J.A.; Lozano-Sánchez, J.; Escribano-Ferrer, E.; Arráez-Román, D.; Segura-Carretero, A. (2020) Incorporation of lippia citriodora microwave extract into total-green biogelatin-phospholipid vesicles to improve its antioxidant activity Nanomaterials DOI:10.3390/nano10040765
  • López-Senra, E.; Casal-Beiroa, P.; López-Álvarez, M.; Serra, J.; González, P.; Valcarcel, J.; Vázquez, J.A.; Burguera, E.F.; Blanco, F.J.; Magalhães, J. (2020) Impact of prevalence ratios of chondroitin sulfate (CS)- 4 and -6 isomers derived from marine sources in cell proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation processes Marine Drugs DOI:10.3390/md18020094
  • Valcarcel, J.; García, M.R.; Varela, U.R.; Vázquez, J.A. (2020) Hyaluronic acid of tailored molecular weight by enzymatic and acid depolymerization International Journal of Biological Macromolecules DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.221
  • Araújo, M.; Bidarra, S.J.; Alves, P.M.; Valcarcel, J.; Vázquez, J.A.; Barrias, C.C. (2020) Coumarin-grafted blue-emitting fluorescent alginate as a potentially valuable tool for biomedical applications Journal of Materials Chemistry B DOI:10.1039/c9tb01402k
  • López-Álvarez, M.; González, P.; Serra, J.; Fraguas, J.; Valcarcel, J.; Vázquez, J.A. (2020) Chondroitin sulfate and hydroxyapatite from Prionace glauca shark jaw: Physicochemical and structural characterization International Journal of Biological Macromolecules DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.010
  • Pérez-Martín, R.I.; Antelo, L.T.; Vázquez, J.A.; Mirón, J. (2020) An on-land management and valorisation approach for biomass associated with landing obligation compliance Marine Policy DOI:10.1016/j.marpol.2019.04.010