Strategic objectives

The six strategic objectives of VLIZ are:

• Initiate, support, promote and implement innovative and multidisciplinary marine research for the benefit of, in collaboration with or complementary to Flemish and international marine research groups.
• Promote the national and international image of Flemish marine research.
• Serve as a national and international point of contact in the field of marine research.
• Promote ocean literacy in Flanders and marine research visibility among the general public.
• Provide tailored scientific data, information, knowledge and insights to the Flemish marine research community, the blue economy and policymakers with regard to marine matters.
• Deploy and manage large marine research infrastructure, including research vessels, a marine station and the Flemish Marine Data Centre.