The IMarEST & Professional Development

3.10pm – 3.20pm, 7 September 2024 ‐ 10 mins

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)

Introducing the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the largest institute dedicated to marine professionals. As a registered charity and learned society, IMarEST brings together over 12,500 marine engineers, scientists, and technologists. Learn about the routes to professional recognition, the work of the IMarEST Marine Mammal Special Interest Group, involvement with the United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade, and our collaborative efforts in supporting marine mammal observer (MMO) training programs, international partnerships, and scholarship awards for aspiring marine scientists.