Columbus Center

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) is a leading research institution in Baltimore, MD, dedicated to integrating research excellence with education, training, and economic development. Their mission is to develop innovative approaches to protect and restore coastal marine systems and their watersheds, while sustainably using resources to benefit human well-being. IMET focuses on various areas of research, including sustainable seafood production, environment, animal and human health, energy, water, and entrepreneurship.

IMET is committed to exploring alternative nutrient sources for our growing populations, and one of their research focuses is on algae. IMET graduate student Kia Ramarui studies algae that has the ability to produce large amounts of antioxidants, such as astaxanthin, which has various applications ranging from cosmetics to aquaculture feed. The institute also houses a business incubator and entrepreneurship program, Harbor Launch, dedicated to assisting early-stage science and science support companies in the marine, environmental, biotech, and human health sectors.

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