The Flanders Marine Institute is an international center of excellence for marine and coastal research. It supports marine science through interdisciplinary research, data management, and advanced research infrastructure. VLIZ collects, curates, and disseminates marine data, operates research vessels, and coordinates international research networks. With a strong focus on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable marine use, it acts as the central hub for marine knowledge in Flanders and supports science‑based marine policy development.
Contact Details
Address: InnovOcean Campus, Jacobsenstraat 1
City: Oostende
State: West Flanders
Country: Belgium
ZIP Code/ PIN Code: 8400
User Details
Year of Incorporation:
1999
Employee Range:
51-200
Category of User:
Development Organization; Government
Sub Category of User:
Agency
Name of Parent Organisation:
Government of Flanders, Belgium
Website of Parent Organisation:
https://www.vlaanderen.be/
Sectoral Focus
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Location Intelligence
Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure
National Geospatial Agency (NGA) Vertical