National_Institute_for_Undersea_Science_and_Technology
National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology
Research organisation within NOAA
The National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology (NIUST) was established in 2002 within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the purpose of advancing undersea research. NOAA's undersea research program is carried out through six regional research centers and a national institute based at academic institutions with established programs in marine science and technology.[citation needed]