FIO has 32 Full, Associate, and Affiliate member institutions including universities and research associations.
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Over 10,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students have been to sea on FIO’s research vessels.
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Over 475 publications supported.
FIO is a 32-Member Consortium that enables excellence in coastal and ocean science and education. FIO supports the state of Florida with three large Research Vessels, a full-service Marine Laboratory, advanced programming, and educational opportunities.
FIO ensures sustained excellence in marine research and education through the advancement and availability of infrastructure, development of partnerships, and the enabling of outcomes that benefit the people of Florida. FIO serves as an enabler, facilitator and coordinator across academia, state and federal agencies, ocean science organizations and the private sector.
Supporting Keys-based Education and Research through Keys Marine Laboratory.
FIO offers experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in ocean science disciplines and much more.
The Florida Institute of Oceanography promotes research collaborations among FIO member institutions.
FIO provides a venue, whether virtual or physical, for integrating marine and coastal research and education with business and economic development entities across the state’s “Blue Economy”.
