hcmr.gr

The Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) is a governmental research organisation in Greece. It carries out scientific, technological and experimental development research focused on the hydrosphere, marine organisms, coastal areas and the sea bottom, and its stated aims include producing products, supplying services and supporting decision-making for the public and the economy.

HCMR comprises three research institutes: the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC), the Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Inland Waters (IMBRIW) and the Institute of Oceanography (IO). Its facilities include a research fleet, two international standard aquaria and the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes, which operate under the HCMR umbrella and focus on the Eastern Mediterranean.

The centre takes part in European and regional projects, including EMSO, EUROMARINE, the Interreg Balkan Med MELTEMI project, SHOREWINNER on offshore renewable energy and STEPS. Its site lists news on research missions, workshops and public outreach events.

Product: Marine and oceanographic research, research vessel operations, and aquaria serving the Eastern Mediterranean.