• Conducting oceanographic research.
• Advising the Spanish government on its oceanographic and fishing policies.
• Representing Spain in international oceanography and fishing organisations.
• Promoting co-operation in marine research at the regional, national and international levels.
• Training oceanographers and disseminating oceanographic knowlegde.

ABOUT US

FUNCTIONS OF THE IEO

HISTORY

GENERAL ORGANISATION. STAFF.

The IEO has more than 400 employers. Of these, 60% are research and research support personnel, while 40% are administrative or shipboard personnel.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CONSULTING

Carried out in three major areas:

• Fisheries resources assessment
• Aquaculture
• Marine environment and environmental protection

RESEARCH SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

• The IEO's fleet ant its campaings.
• Library. Documentation Centre.
• International Relations.
• National Relations.
• Information technologies.
• Research staff training.

JOINT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

IEO PRODUCTS

• Publications.
• Government consulting.

OFFICES AND RESEARCH CENTRES. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION