International Marine Minerals Society
Laura Azevedo, M.Sc., PMP, serves as the Executive Director of the International Marine Minerals Society since January 2020, overseeing financial, administrative, marketing, and HR functions while advising on sustainability and climate issues for member companies. In parallel, Laura has been a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of South Florida since August 2019, managing the Tampa Bay PORTS system in collaboration with NOAA and local ports. As Managing Co-Founder of Atmosmarine, Laura has been instrumental in establishing strategies and budgets for various projects since November 2016. Prior roles include Founder and CEO of Okeanus from June 2007 to October 2020, Metocean Specialist/Manager at StormGeo, Senior Regional Business Development Manager at BMT, and Managing Director at CSA Ocean Sciences Inc., with a robust academic background culminating in a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from the University of South Florida, expected in 2024.
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International Marine Minerals Society
The International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS) is a professional society (non profit 501(c)(6) corporation) whose members share a common interest in marine minerals as a resource for study and sound application to meet world demands for strategic minerals. Founded in 1987, IMMS includes a worldwide membership of individuals from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions. The primary objectives of IMMS are: - To promote and improve the understanding of marine mineral deposits within the province of the global ocean; - To aid in the interchange of information among members through networking and formal conference; - To encourage the prudent development of marine mineral resources, including concern for the environment; and - To encourage research in all aspects of marine minerals development. IMMS is the primary sponsor of the Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) an international forum that brings together the marine minerals community to exchange ideas and foster partnerships for research and exploration ventures.