Physical oceanography studies on currents, waves, turbulence and sea level variability
Marine biological research on species distribution, behavior and ecosystem interactions
Marine geology and seafloor processes including sediment transport and tectonics
Chemical oceanography research on nutrient cycles, trace elements and ocean chemistry
Studies on marine pollution sources, impacts, toxicology, and mitigation strategies
Fisheries science including stock assessment, sustainable harvest and ecosystem impacts
Aquaculture development, aquatic animal health and productivity improvements
Coastal and estuarine dynamics, habitat change and management approaches
Marine biotechnology for bioactive compounds, enzymes and sustainable applications
Conservation research on marine protected areas, biodiversity and resilience
Climate change effects on oceans, acidification and coupled ocean-atmosphere systems
Marine observation systems, remote sensing and oceanographic instrumentation
Interdisciplinary studies addressing human impacts, policy, governance and sustainability
Ecosystem function, trophic dynamics and marine food web modeling
Marine spatial planning, resource allocation and environmental governance
