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THE MEDITERRANEAN SCIENCE COMMISSION (CIESM)
CIESM has supported multilateral research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea since 1910, the date
it was founded. It is a unique forum for scientific discussion and dialogue, bringing together thousands
of researchers who, together, use the newest technologies and approaches to understand, monitor and
protect a very exposed sea. The Commission is able to define the Mediterranean’s priorities in terms of
marine and environmental research with greater impartiality, consolidated by the political support of its
23 Member States.
www.ciesm.org
THE INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC ORGANISATION (IHO)
The International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) is the intergovernmental body responsible for ensu-
ring that all seas, oceans and navigable waters are hydrographically surveyed and mapped through the
coordinated efforts of national hydrography services. The IHO has been hosted by the government of
Monaco since its creation in 1921 and currently has 93 member states worldwide.
www.iho.int
INDEMER: THE INSTITUTE OF THE ECONOMIC LAW OF THE SEA
The Institute of the Economic Law of the Sea, founded in 1985 as an approved Monegasque associa-
tion, whose patron is HSH the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Its primary goal: to carry out studies and
research concerning legal, economic, social and environmental issues raised by the use of the ocean
and the marine environment.
www.indemer.org
