Our Topics

Our mission is two-fold. Firstly, to undertake scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine and aquatic environment, the threats it faces, its linkages and interactions with freshwater, terrestrial and atmospheric systems, and its relationship with human society. Secondly, to use this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. We consider each of these two activities to be equally important with the objectives and organisational structures described below reflecting our social responsibility towards supporting a healthy, clean, biologically diverse and sustainably managed ocean.