The Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA) is a public funding research center located in Esporles (Mallorca). Its main mission is to generate and transfer scientific knowledge to society for the understanding of the environmental processes that affect our planet and the beings that inhabit it.

About us

IMEDEA is a joint research center between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). Our activities encompass interdisciplinary research, scientific training and support for environmental policies.

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What we study

We are interested in the study of the natural environment - marine, coastal and insular ecosystems -, the processes that determine its functioning, the organisms that inhabit it and its evolution, maintaining an integrative perspective and a special focus on Mediterranean environments.

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Our projects

We cover from fundamental processes that affect life, to the study of the functioning of ecosystems, integrating physical, chemical and biological aspects, which we approach from a regional focus (Mediterranean, coastal, insular) but with a clear international projection.

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Our participation in networks

Within these networks, we interact with scientists, marine biologists, conservation experts, and passionate environmental advocates. These connections have allowed us to share findings, methodologies, and strategies that contribute to the advancement of our field of study.

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10/09/2024
IMEDEA participates in the recognition ceremony for the Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu Centers of Excellence Accreditations
On September 6th, the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA) was recognized during the awards ceremony for the Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu Accreditations, granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities (MICIU) through the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI). The event, presided over by the Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities, Diana Morant, took place at CaixaForum in Madrid. Photo: Dra. Anna Traveset receives the accreditacion of María de Maeztu Center of Excellence alongside the other reresentatives of the awarded centers.    IMEDEA received the accreditation and the María de Maeztu Center of Excellence seal for the 2020-2024 period, a distinction that was accepted by Dr. Anna Traveset on behalf of the institute. During the ceremony, Diana Morant highlighted the importance of these accreditations, emphasizing that they are "a recognition from our country to these institutions for the impact of their research on the well-being of citizens, their contribution to the development of a competitive and innovative industry, and their ability to attract both national and international research talent." She also noted that these distinctions, granted by the Government of Spain through the AEI, represent "the highest recognition for centers and units of excellence, awarded after an extremely rigorous evaluation process."   Link to the video: https://youtu.be/KYmag0APtdE
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