# Flanders Marine Institute

- **Website:** <https://vliz.be>
- **Primary alias:** `vliz.be`
- **Founded:** 1999
- **Employees:** 51+
- **Location:** Oostende, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) is a leading interdisciplinary research institute focused on the ocean, seas, coast, and estuaries. Their mission is to conduct thorough research and generate scientific knowledge to better understand and protect our marine ecosystems. VLIZ offers a wide range of products and services to support this mission. They provide research infrastructure, including equipment, research vessels, and robotics, to facilitate scientific exploration and investigation. VLIZ also offers data and information services, such as a library and scientific publications, to support researchers in their work. Additionally, they are actively involved in knowledge valorization, translating scientific knowledge into policy and promoting the blue economy. By becoming a member, donating, or partnering with VLIZ, you can contribute to their efforts in marine research and conservation.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/VLIZoostende)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/vliznews)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/vlizostend)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/vliz---flanders-marine-institute)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/VLIZnieuws)

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| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sapphire | #354d9b | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Picton Blue | #4faeef | light |

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