Ocean and Coastal Systems

Deepen the knowledge of the processes that dominate the dynamics and evolution of the oceans and coastal zones, aiming to the proper use and management of these environments

• Analysis of eco-hydrodynamic processes in coastal waters

• Ocean observation through operational oceanography and remote sensing

• Study of coastal dynamics and assessment of associated risks

Environmental Systems and Resources

Promoting research applied to the environment and the exploitation of resources, aiming to increase the well-being and sustainability of our society in the context of a changing world

• Climate change

• Deep sea ecotoxicology

• Environmental quality and remediation

• Energy production from marine resources

Objective 1 - Understanding oceans dynamics

Coastal and ocean observations and modelling

Application and validation of remote sensing to the marine and coastal zone

Assessment of dynamics, environmental quality, ecology, and ecohydrology of coastal and marine areas

Objective 2 - Developing the sustainable exploitation of resources

Development and technological improvement of marine renewable energy

Biotechnological development of alternative fuels

Evaluation of the potential of geological resources

Valorization of biological resources in the frame of circular economy

Objective 3 - Assessing and mitigating global changes and risks

Assess the impact of climate change, sea level rise and coastal erosion to propose mitigation measures

Assess the impact of marine pollution (from the coast to the deep sea) and propose measures for its mitigation

Monitoring and evaluation of water quality, both freshwater and saltwater

Objective 4 - Contributing knowledge towards a sustainable and resilient society

Communication of scientific knowledge to diverse audiences

Supporting authorities in planning, developing, and implementing coastal and maritime strategies

Participation in national and international organizations for the management of natural marine resources