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.; Caprioni, R.; Nogueira, M.; Menduiña, A.; Ramos, P.; Pérez-Martín, R.I. (2016) Valorisation of effluents obtained from chemical and enzymatic chitin production of Illex argentinus pen by-products as nutrient supplements for various bacterial fermentations Biochemical Engineering Journal DOI:10.1016/j.bej.2015.12.012
  • Fernández-Pardo, A.; da Costa, F.; Rial, D.; Nóvoa, S.; Martínez-Patiño, D.; Vázquez, J.A. (2016) Use of response surface methodology to determine optimum diets for Venerupis corrugata larvae: Effects of ration and microalgal assemblages Aquaculture DOI:10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.11.005
  • Amado, I.R.; González, M.P.; Murado, M.A.; Vázquez, J.A. (2016) Shrimp wastewater as a source of astaxanthin and bioactive peptides Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology DOI:10.1002/jctb.4647
  • Vázquez, J.A.; Blanco, M.; Fraguas, J.; Pastrana, L.; Pérez-Martín, R. (2016) Optimisation of the extraction and purification of chondroitin sulphate from head by-products of Prionace glauca by environmental friendly processes Food Chemistry DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.10.087
  • Pinela, J.; Prieto, M.A.; Barreiro, M.F.; Carvalho, A.M.; Oliveira, M.B.P.P.; Vázquez, J.A.; Ferreira, I.C.F.R. (2016) Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants from a surplus tomato crop by response surface methodology Food and Bioproducts Processing: Transactions of the Institution of of Chemical Engineers, Part C DOI:10.1016/j.fbp.2016.02.002
  • Araujo, J.P.; Lorenzo, J.M.; Cerqueira, J.; Vazquez, J.A.; Pires, P.; Cantalapiedra, J.; Franco, D. (2016) Minhota breed cattle: Carcass characterisation and meat quality affected by sex and slaughter age Animal Production Science DOI:10.1071/AN14989
  • FRANCO D; PATEIRO M; ROIS D; VÁZQUEZ JA; LORENZO JM (2016) Effects of caponization on growth performance, carcass and meat quality of Mos breed capons reared in free-range production system Annals of Animal Science DOI:10.1515/aoas-2016-0009
  • Caetano, M.; Raimundo, J.; Nogueira, M.; Santos, M.; Mil-Homens, M.; Prego, R.; Vale, C. (2016) Defining benchmark values for nutrients under the Water Framework Directive: Application in twelve Portuguese estuaries Marine Chemistry DOI:10.1016/j.marchem.2016.05.002