1. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

2. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-Part Mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Inform Management
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Ecosystem Restoration
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

3. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Sound science for Chesapeake Bay
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Ecosystem Restoration
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

4. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Sound science for Chesapeake Bay
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Ecosystem Restoration
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

5. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Sound science for Chesapeake Bay
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Ecosystem Restoration
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

6. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

7. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

8. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

9. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

10. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

11. Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Three-part mission
Research
Education
Advisory Service
Science for the Bay— Impact for the World
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Ecosystem Restoration
Water Quality
Shoreline Studies
Brand Drivers
To ensure that messages created by VIMS support the Brand Positioning Statement, three brand drivers have been identified that should serve as the recurring themes in Institutional communications.
Marine Science
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a world-class center of coastal and estuarine research and expertise that is on the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
Our research identifies the challenges facing marine ecosystems, suggests effective responses to these challenges, and monitors the status of natural and restored ecosystems .
Impact
From the foods we eat to the watersheds we enjoy, research conducted by VIMS directly benefits the quality of life in the Commonwealth and the world.
VIMS research and expertise helps shape environmental and economic policy decisions at all levels of government.
VIMS research has direct application for marine-related businesses, environmental organizations, and the recreational fishing community.
Education
The School of Marine Science at VIMS, part of The College of William and Mary, prepares graduate students for leadership roles in marine science. 
VIMS alumni are internationally recognized leaders in science and policy development, holding senior positions in government, business, and academia. 
VIMS delivers educational programs for teachers, schoolchildren, local and state resource managers, and the general public through on-site programs and partnerships with schools.

12. Founded in 1940
History
VIMS was founded as the Virginia Fisheries Laboratory in 1940 through the efforts of Dr. Donald W. Davis, then chair of the Biology Department at the College of William & Mary.
The Laboratory was named the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and became an independent institution by an Act of Virginia’s General Assembly in 1962.
VIMS returned to the administrative umbrella of the College in 1979.
William & Mary’sSchool of Marine Science is VIMS’ graduate education component.
The School, which granted its first Ph.D. degree in 1968, evolved from a Master’s Program in Aquatic Science that began at W&M in 1940.
The total number of M.S. and Ph.D. degrees earned by students at VIMS now exceeds 1,000.
VIMS celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1990 and its 75th anniversary in 2015.

13. History
VIMS was founded as the Virginia Fisheries Laboratory in 1940 through the efforts of Dr. Donald W. Davis, then chair of the Biology Department at the College of William & Mary.
The Laboratory was named the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and became an independent institution by an Act of Virginia’s General Assembly in 1962.
VIMS returned to the administrative umbrella of the College in 1979.
Highlights
Moved to Gloucester Pt. VA in 1950 to make way for the Coleman Bridge
Our original building, Maury Hall,  is named after Virginian Matthew Fontaine Maury, the “Father of Modern Oceanography”
Our 1950s oyster research remains the seminal work on the ecology of these shellfish
We began our juvenile fish and blue crab surveys in Chesapeake Bay in 1955, key fishery management tools that continue today
VIMS scientists were leaders in establishing the national Sea Grant and Coastal Zone Management programs in the 1960s
Established Eastern Shore Lab in 1962, research there jumpstarted Virginia’s now multi-million dollar hard clam industry
Began our annual shark survey in 1973; it’s now the world’s longest-running, with results used by state and federal resource managers to enact or improve shark management plans
Our seagrass restoration efforts are the most successful in the world, with nearly 5,000 acres restored to Virginia’s coastal bays
We continue to lead the way in developing oyster aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay and the mid-Atlantic seaboard
Our campus was a strategic site that played an important part in both the American Revolution and the Civil War
Campus construction requires archeological surveys that have recovered both human remains and artifacts from the colonial era and Civil WarVIMS celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1990 and its 75th anniversary in 2015.

14. School of Marine Science
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School of Marine Science
William & Mary’s School of Marine Science is VIMS’ graduate education component.
The School, which granted its first Ph.D. degree in 1968, evolved from a Master’s Program in Aquatic Science that began at W&M in 1940.
The total number of M.S. and Ph.D. degrees earned by students at VIMS now exceeds 1,000.
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