Research units and sections
The Institute is subdivided in seven departments, assisted by general administrative and logistical services.
- Vertebrates : N.N.
- Invertebrates : Thierry Backeljau
- Entomology : Patrick Grootaert
- Education and nature : Koen Martens
- Paleontology : Etienne Steurbaut
- Marine Ecosystem Management : Georges Pichot
- Geological Survey of Belgium : Michiel Dusar