Instituto Milenio de Oceanografía

Instituto Milenio de Oceanografía is a research institute based in the United States. The institute employs 37 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $50 million. It was established in late 2013 through the Iniciativa Científica Milenio of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism. The institute's mission is to contribute to Chile's scientific and technological competitiveness. Instituto Milenio de Oceanografía focuses on studying the physical, biogeochemical, and ecological processes of the open ocean. Their research extends to the exploration of the deep and abyssal ocean, encompassing pelagic ecosystems associated with seamounts, oceanic islands, and the Atacama Trench. The institute plays a key role in advancing Chile's scientific capabilities by generating, adapting, contextualizing, and applying new knowledge for social and economic development. Through its research, Instituto Milenio de Oceanografía aims to deepen the understanding of marine ecosystems and their role in the global environment. You can visit their website at imo-chile.cl to learn more about their research and initiatives.