Pusat Kajian Sumberdaya Pesisir dan Laut (PKSPL-IPB) or known as Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (CCMRS-IPB) is the first research institute in the field of development of coastal and marine areas in Indonesia which organizes research and training programs in order to assist the government and other related parties in the sustainable management of coastal and marine resources for the welfare of the nation as a whole. The vision of CCMRS is to become a leading and reputable institution which posses strong capacity and capability, role and commitment to develop coastal and marine utilization and management system on sustainable basis and welfare improvement of the people.