The Institute of Ocean Technology and Marine Affairs (IOTMA) was established on August 1, 2006. The IOTMA provides teaching, research and public service on contemporary problems in ocean and coastal management. It offers two degree program: Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

Representative research topics include the following: Interactions among various ocean and coastal uses; Resolution of multiple-use conflicts; alternative management regimes and institutional arrangements for integrated management of ocean and coastal areas; Environmental impacts resulting from development of ocean and coastal areas; specific shoreline management issues such as coast protection policies, accelerated sea level rise, and marine protected areas; recreational development and conservation; physical constraints and natural hazards affecting resource use and development; technological solutions to problems of resource demand.

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