The Institute of Marine Science, Burapha University, has evolved from the “Museum of Marine Animals and Brine Aquaculture” established in September 1969 by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty graciously presided over the opening of the Marine Science Center on July 24, 1984. Subsequently, the Marine Science Center initiated a project to elevate its status to an institute and received approval to become the Institute of Marine Science on May 23, 1985.