The website belongs to the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), which is an organization based in Belgium that focuses on marine research, education, and knowledge transfer. They aim to promote sustainable development and protection of the marine environment. The site provides information about their mission and vision, ongoing research projects, publications, events, job opportunities, collaborations with various stakeholders including researchers, businesses, policymakers, and citizens. It also offers resources such as data and library services for researchers along with educational content for students and the general public. Additionally, they highlight their role in promoting ocean health awareness and climate change adaptation through initiatives like citizen science programs.