Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA)

IPMA is the Portuguese National Government Research Laboratory that aims to promote research, technological development and innovation in the fields of the ocean and atmosphere, providing decision making support and highly skilled services to the economic sector and citizens, The Institute is the national authority in weather forecast and warnings, climate, seismology and geomagnetism. It provides unique aviation meteorology services. In the ocean issues its expertise areas include oceanography, marine environment, sustainability, fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology and seafood safety.