The Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Inland Waters (IMBRIW) pursues science-based conservation and management of aquatic ecosystems; it provides scientific guidance to decision makers and supports public awareness and education for conserving marine and inland water environments. The mission of IMBRIW is (a) to support the conservation and management of aquatic biological resources, habitats and ecosystems; (b) to provide scientific guidance and services to national, Mediterranean, EU and other International bodies on environmental conservation and management; and (c) to sensitize the public at large on issues related to the conservation of aquatic biological resources, habitats and ecosystems.