Marine ecosystem
We are specialised in marine ecosystems functioning and characterisation research.
Knowlegde of their structure and functioning will result in an improved management of the environment and its resources.
Research Areas
Specialising in marine environment and food, we provide cutting-edge and value-added products and technologies grounded in sound science and research in 10 research areas.
Efficient and sustainable food chain
We collaborate in improving the competitiveness and sustainability of companies
We develop and generate solutions, products, technologies, tools and strategies that drive a more efficient and sustainable food chain.
Food and biotech products
We seek solutions for the valorisation of the oceans and innovation in food production
We work on the development of more sustainable production processes for high added value composites, within a Circular Economy concept.
Operational oceanography
We contribute to improving marine decision-making and policy-making through marine observation and forecasting
We research and develop so that ocean information is valued and used for decision-making at sea and on land, taking into account the complexity of coastal processes and the necessary adaptation to change.
Sustainable fisheries
We work to ensure the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the marine and coastal economy sectors.
Our innovation, development and technology transfer addresses the need for marine and coastal economy sectors to guarantee efficient use of resources
Consumer behaviour
We work to understand and anticipate the demands of the market and consumers.
A new approach that connects with the consumers from the beginning and enables R&D and Innovation to be addressed more efficiently and profitably.
Health and health food solutions
We respond to the needs of consumers through healthy, personalised and quality food
We accompany businesses from the generation of innovation ideas to their transformation into the food of the future. We also work to find solutions for a personalised diet.
Food integrity and safety
We specialise in boosting food safety, control and identity
We respond to food companies’ need to maintain quality standards, differentiate their products and improve their positioning in the most demanding markets.
Climate change
We work to understand the impact of climate change on the ocean, the coast, and marine resources
We define strategies to adapt to these effects, and work to establish mitigation measures.
Marine and coastal environmental management
Our challenge is to achieve a sustainable development of our marine activities.
We study and provide knowledge of the marine environment from an integrated point of view (physical, ecological and socio-economic characteristics of marine environments and their interactions) to help in decision making processes of managers and stakeholders.
