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    Our seas, oceans and coasts are inextricably linked to climate and biodiversity. At Royal NIOZ, we investigate this relationship from multiple angles.
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    Facilities

    NIOZ provides state-of-the-art marine research vessels and equipment, supporting scientific exploration of oceans, seas, and coastal environments.
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    About us

    NIOZ is the national oceanographic institute and centre of expertise in the Netherlands for the ocean, sea and coast.
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A drone shot from the research ship RV Adriaen Coenen, making a turn on a clear blue sea.

About NIOZ

NIOZ is the national oceanographic institute and centre of expertise in the Netherlands for the ocean, sea and coast.

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  • OrganisationThe Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is part of the institute organisation of NWORead more
  • DepartmentsNIOZ has four scientific departments and two supporting departments.Read more
  • StaffThe full list of NIOZ staff, with their expertises and contact informationRead more
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  • Mission and visionNIOZ promotes fundamental understanding of marine systems, how they change, the role they play in climate and biodiversity, and how they can contribute to sustainable solutions for society. Read more
  • HistoryFrom the Dutch Zoological Society to a national centre of expertise of NWO. The history of NIOZ dates back to the establishment of the Zoological Station in 1876. Today, we are NWO's largest national centre of expertise. Read more
  • Annual reportsThe NIOZ annual reports provide an overview of our activities. They also provide information about our organisation, management and scientists.Read more
  • Our partnersNIOZ has partnerships with numerous Dutch, European and global marine research platforms and universities. Read more

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