SIMS

The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS), a not for profit marine research facility, was established in 2005 by four of Sydney's leading universities. SIMS is a joint venture, research facility based on Sydney Harbour's North Shore at Chowder Bay. It brings together key researchers to form cross-disciplinary teams of leading scientists working on issues that are critical for the sustainable management of our coastal and oceanic environments.

SIMS attracts Members and Associate Members from across universities, state and federal government agencies. SIMS, as an unlisted public company, is overseen by a Board of Directors and employs staff to conduct the institutions day to day operations. The research carried out through SIMS is done under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee.

While the Sydney Harbour urban marine environment will be a major research focus of the Institute. The research conducted through the Institute does have a much broader impact on a global scale.

Research at the institute will deliver significant benefits to related industries and the Australian community.

Chowder Bay provides high quality seawater from a deep harbour location to service the state-of-the-art running seawater research facility. SIMS is quickly becoming a beacon to international researchers and students for visits, sabbaticals and fellowships.

As a not for profit institute SIMS relies on the support of the general public and Corporate Sponsors to assist the institute in supplying essential equipment to undertake our research and educational activities.

Chowder Bay is part of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust which was established by the Australian Government to plan the future of former Defence and other special Commonwealth lands in Sydney Harbour. The lands contain historic buildings and areas of pristine natural vegetation, magnificent views of the harbour and a record of our city's Aboriginal, maritime and defence heritage. The cultural heritage of the lands will be conserved, the environment protected and maximum public access provided. The presence of SIMS does not only enhance the site, but also provides business opportunities for other Chowder Bay tenants.