The work in the Marine Environment , within the scope of IVIG's activities, is directly related to the environmental assessment of coastal and marine ecosystems , considering their ecological, economic, and social relevance. These environments play a fundamental role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating the climate, and providing essential ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, fishing, and tourism.

In this context, environmental assessment involves the integrated analysis of physical, chemical, and biological aspects, allowing for the identification of impacts resulting from human activities, such as disordered coastal occupation , pollution, changes in land use, and the effects of climate change. Furthermore, such studies support the formulation of public policies, sustainable management strategies, and environmental planning instruments.

Therefore, the inclusion of this theme in IVIG's activities is justified by the need to generate technical and scientific knowledge that contributes to the conservation , monitoring, and sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and environmental governance .