The International Alliance of Marine-related Institutions (IAMRI) was established in 2004 with its secretariat at OUC. IAMRI is an international network of 9 universities and research institutes of 9 countries. The main purpose is to activate and reinforce international cooperation of marine-related institutions. It forges and strengthens the collaboration and cooperation among the world’s top marine-related institutions in education, research, and other areas. With shared values, a global vision, and commitment to educating the world’s future leaders, the nine member institutions work together to address the major challenges of our times.