The IAMRI aims at giving expression to the obligation of educational  and research institutions to promote, through teaching and research, the  principles of freedom and justice, of human dignity and solidarity, and  to contribute, through international cooperation, to the development of  material and moral assistance for the strengthening of higher education in general, and to the advancement of knowledge in marine sciences.

The objectives of the IAMRI are:

a)To promote and advance education and scientific and technological development in all aspects of marine sciences;

b)To provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information  and organize meetings, seminars and workshops for the presentation of  subjects related to marine education and research;

c)To encourage support by governments and the private sectors for  educational activities, research, and sustainable development in marine  sciences.

d)To develop partnership and collaboration within and outside the IAMRI  to foster a global network in marine education and research.