The Estonian Marine Institute is the largest organization conducting marine research in Estonia that contributes to research in several marine study fields. Our research ranges from seawater physics to biology, from microscopic scale to full ecosystems, having unique expertise and qualifications in most marine research fields.
The research activities of the Estonian Marine Institute are supported by a network of chemistry and biology laboratories located throughout Estonia, as well as marine field stations that enable researchers to conduct scientific studies and innovative experiments. The Institute has the necessary infrastructure and expertise to perform laboratory analyses in accordance with international standards, carry out large-scale data analyses, and develop digital solutions, including web-based decision-support tools.
Since 1992, Estonian Marine Institute primarily focuses on the research of the ecosystem and functioning of Baltic Sea, evaluation and prognoses of the marine organisms and environment. It also concentrates to protect the biological diversity of marine life in different ways in Baltic Sea. Estonian Marine Institute co-operates with several international organisations (ICES, HELCOM, etc).