Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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- With 500+ faculty, staff and students and three campus locations, VIMS is equipped to tackle pressing challenges through research, education and advisory service.
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- Research & Advisory
- VIMS celebrates 50 years of shark research, a milestone for marine conservation.
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- Batten School
- Research published in Nature Communications by Ph.D. student Mary Bryan Barksdale shows coastal landscapes are at risk of a diminished, fleeting blue carbon stock.
  
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- Engage
- Marine Science Day 2024 drew 2,000+ with educational exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.
  
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- News & Events
- A new report by VIMS emphasizes a collaborative approach to mitigating sudden oyster mortality syndrome.
  
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- Giving
- Lifetimes dedicated to environmental science inspired Fu-Lin Chu Ph.D. '82, P '97, P '12 and William Chu P '97, P '12 to create a fellowship for graduate students in the School of Marine Science.
  
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Center for Coastal Resources Management

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CCRM provides a variety of resources and tools for different user groups. These collections provide quick access to the most relevant and frequently requested information.

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COASTAL LIVING GUIDES

$_EscapeTool.xml($img_title) — Visit the MARINE DEBRIS guide to discover how trash and derelict fishing gear threaten wildlife, human health and the economy, and for suggestions on what we can all do to help reduce this problem. More...

$_EscapeTool.xml($img_title) — Living on Virginia’s beautiful coasts comes with a cost - occasional to everyday flooding! Visit MY FLOODING RISK to learn all about flooding and how to assess your properties risk of flooding so that you can best prepare. More...

$_EscapeTool.xml($img_title) — MANAGING MY SHORELINE provides information on how to keep your shoreline happy and healthy. This guide compiles decades of CCRM research to help you easily make decisions for your shoreline. If you have any questions about your shores, this is a one stop shop! More...

$_EscapeTool.xml($img_title) — SEA-LEVEL RISE is a threat that many coastal communities may face in the near future. Our guide page gives an overview of sea-level rise, highlights a variety of tools that show how you may be impacted, and includes information on what is being done to help with this pressing threat. More...