BIMI’s mission is to provide educational experiences and hands-on exploration to inspire appreciation and preservation of the extraordinary saltwater environment around Block Island.
BIMI Conservation and Preservation Activities include:
Visitor Education:
BIMI Marine Educators teach about Block Island’s local species while educating about the importance of biodiversity and how people impact the environment. Our aquarium supports these efforts, showcasing local species acquired within a couple of weeks of being seen. BIMI further partners with Mystic Aquarium to provide education and outreach regarding the seal population on Block Island.
Conservation:
BIMI teams up with Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team to monitor whales, seals, and turtles and provide support with animal rescues and necropsies as needed.
Research:
BIMI believes in the need for ongoing research in areas of conservation. Currently, BIMI participates in research with the Atlantic Shark Institute, RI DEM and Mystic Aquarium in monitoring shark and seal populations.
