 Finally, INVEMAR, as an investigative institution, has conducted various studies and research on Colombia’s renewable resources as well as research on its marine and oceanic ecosystems.Together with IDEAM, INVEMAR support MADs with their research contributions, which have resulted in MADS being better equipped to develop and amend its environmental rules and regulations.Because CARs relies on the standards instituted by MADs, IDEAM, and INVEMAR are vital in maintaining Colombia’s water management.