Organisation’s vision:

To further the scientific, engineering and technical capabilities that enable humankind to explore, protect and sustainably harvest the ocean for the benefit of society as a whole.

Organisation’s mission:

A multidisciplinary learned society that brings together organisations and individuals with a common interest in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering.

Organisation’s objectives (if different from the Mission):

To promote the further understanding of the underwater environment and to encourage:
- Cross–fertilisation and dissemination of ideas, experience and information between workers in academic research, applied research and technology, industry and government.
- Development of techniques and tools to explore, study and exploit the oceans & sustainably manage use of resources in and beneath the oceans
- Further education of scientists and technologists to maintain high standards in marine science and technology.

Keywords

• Education; Innovation; Exploration; Partnership

Activities

• Ocean literacy/public outreach
• Providing scientific advice for policy makers
• Training scientists/technicians