Virginia Institute of Marine Science
(VIMS)
Using science to…
Increase oyster and clam production
Model Bay dynamics
Identify aquatic disease
Reduce billfish by-catch
Trace contaminants
Understand food web production
Increase blue crab populations
Explore bottom dwellers
Restore seagrass
Strengthen natural stocks
Investigate coastal erosion
Understand nutrient cycles
The Nation’s leading research facility focusing on coastal and estuarine science
Since 1940, a mission of research, education, and advisory service
Graduate school in marine science for the College of William & Mary
More than 500 faculty, staff and students
www.vims.edu
Seeking knowledge and solutions through coastal marine science…
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Greate Road (Virginia Route 1208) and Franklin Road.
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