# Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies

> Spanish CSIC-UIB joint research center

**Wikidata**: [Q61781738](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61781738)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mediterranean-institute-for-advanced-studies

## Summary
The Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA) is a Spanish research center jointly operated by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). Founded in 1986, it specializes in marine ecosystem and oceanography research.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1986 as a joint research center between CSIC and UIB
- Located in Esporles, Spain
- Coordinates: 39.667077777778° N, 2.5809083333333° E
- Short name: IMEDEA
- Website: http://imedea.uib-csic.es/
- Research focuses on marine ecosystem and oceanography
- Parent organizations: Spanish National Research Council and University of the Balearic Islands
- ISN: 0000000085187126
- GRID ID: grid.466857.e
- ROR ID: 02e9dby02

## FAQs
### Q: What is IMEDEA's full name and meaning?
A: IMEDEA stands for Instituto Mediterráneo de Estudios Avanzados, which translates to Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies in English.

### Q: Who are the current directors of IMEDEA?
A: Gotzon Basterretxea is the current director, having started in 2020. Previous directors include Jorge Terrados Muñoz (2016-2020) and Joaquín Tintoré Subirana (2000-2008).

### Q: What type of research does IMEDEA conduct?
A: IMEDEA specializes in marine ecosystem and oceanography research, focusing on the Mediterranean region's marine environments.

## Why It Matters
IMEDEA plays a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding of Mediterranean marine ecosystems and oceanographic processes. As a joint research center between CSIC and UIB, it combines academic expertise with national research capabilities to address critical environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean Sea. The institute's research contributes to sustainable management of marine resources, understanding climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems, and developing conservation strategies for marine biodiversity. Its location in the Balearic Islands provides direct access to diverse marine environments, making it an ideal hub for studying Mediterranean oceanography and marine ecology.

## Notable For
- Joint CSIC-UIB research center combining academic and national research capabilities
- Specialized focus on Mediterranean marine ecosystems and oceanography
- Long-standing research institution since 1986
- Strategic location in Esporles providing access to diverse marine environments
- Comprehensive research facilities supporting marine ecosystem studies

## Body
### History and Foundation
IMEDEA was established in 1986 as a collaborative effort between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). This partnership created a unique research environment combining academic and national research capabilities.

### Location and Facilities
The institute is located in Esporles, Spain, with precise coordinates at 39.667077777778° N, 2.5809083333333° E. The location provides strategic access to Mediterranean marine environments for research purposes.

### Research Focus
IMEDEA specializes in two main areas:
- Marine ecosystem research
- Oceanography studies

### Organizational Structure
The institute operates under the joint management of:
- Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
- University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

### Leadership History
The institute has had several directors:
- Joaquín Tintoré Subirana (2000-2008)
- Beatriz Morales-Nin (2008-2016)
- Jorge Terrados Muñoz (2016-2020)
- Gotzon Basterretxea (2020-present)

### Identifiers and Classifications
IMEDEA is classified as:
- Research center
- Research institute
- Facility

The institute holds multiple identifiers:
- ISN: 0000000085187126
- GRID ID: grid.466857.e
- ROR ID: 02e9dby02
- VIAF ID: 123034010
- Ringgold ID: 83091

### Digital Presence
The institute maintains an official website at http://imedea.uib-csic.es/ and has a presence in various knowledge graphs and databases, including Google Knowledge Graph.

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-05-22
2. [Source](https://administracionelectronica.gob.es/ctt/resources/Soluciones/238/Descargas/Listado%20Unidades%20AGE.xlsx?idIniciativa=238&idElemento=2741)