As an extension to the University of Puerto Rico's Sea Grant College Program, the
Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service (VIMAS) works to promote the education and
awareness of our natural resources in the Caribbean. Operating within the University
of the Virgin Island's (UVI) Center for Marine and Environmental Studies (CMES), our
team is able to leverage partnerships and collaborations with researchers at UVI and
the local Virgin Islands government to accomplish our goals. From annual beach cleanups,
marine science summer programs for youth, or the recycling of glass beverage bottles,
we use innovative outreach and research tools to tackle locally relevant issues within
our Virgin Islands workforce and economy.
Thank you for visiting us today! Be sure to check out our on-going activities
below to see how you can get involved in our many environmental-focused programs and
initiatives.