William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School

About Us

W&M's VIMS & Batten School confront societal challenges in coastal and marine systems through innovation, research and discovery, translating findings into practical solutions and training the next generation of scientists and citizens.

VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct research in coastal and marine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public.