Founded in 1997 when a group of summer and year-round residents came together to save Smuggler's Cove from a developer, the mission of the Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) is to provide and foster educational programs and maritime activities including marine science and maritime heritage for residents and visitors on Block Island. Located on Ocean Avenue in New Harbor, and on the Great Salt Pond, BIMI offers maritime-related programs for children and adults, including harbor tours and guest lecturers.