Flanders Marine Institute
| Formation | 1999 | 
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| Type | Non-Profit Organization | 
| Purpose | Support marine research | 
| Location | 
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| Key people | Jan Mees (General Director) | 
| Website | www | 
The Flanders Marine Institute (Dutch: Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee, VLIZ) is a scientific institution dedicated to marine research. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Ostend, Flanders, VLIZ gathers and disseminates ocean knowledge, promotes marine sciences, supports policy-making, fosters innovative solutions, and manages marine data. The institute collaborates closely with scientific institutions, governments, and industry on both national and international levels.