Instituto Nacional dos Recursos Biológicos

Instituto Nacional dos Recursos Biológicos is the Portuguese state-run institute for research on biological resources. It develops research in agricultural fields, veterinary, animal growth, marine biology and fishing. It provides scientific and technical support to its related sectors of activity.

History

The National Agronomy and Fishing Investigation Institute was its previous incarnation. In 2006, a decree created the Instituto Nacional dos Recursos Biológicos from the remains of the Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária, Instituto de Investigação das Pescas e do Mar and the Laboratório Nacional de Investigação Veterinária.