Acronym or abbreviated name: | IMCS |
U.S. mailing address: | 71 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 |
Web site address: | http://marine.rutgers.edu |
Contact telephone number: | 732-932-6555 x509 |
Purpose of center: | The Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences (IMCS) is a world-class oceanographic research institute dedicated to discovering and communicating exciting and critical science about our planet for the benefit of society. Our philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding the processes that govern change and sustainability in the world's oceans to best use and protect our vital marine and coastal resources. Today, the institute remains true to the unique vision of Dr. Fred Grassle, whose founding principles established a tradition of pioneering research through integrative, inter-disciplinary approaches to ocean science, education and public service. |
Affiliations: | School of Environmental and Biological Sciences; School of Arts and Sciences; Graduate School-New Brunswick |
