Mission

• Create a strong infrastructure and develop an integrated research program in marine biotechnology.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary and multi-institutional efforts to bridge gaps in research and encourage partnerships between academia, governments and industry to commercialize scientific findings.

• Apply advanced molecular biology techniques and information technology tools to a carefully selected suite of marine habitats and organisms.

• Discover genes and processes that can be used to develop innovative products and approaches to benefit biomedicine and industry.

• Use and manage the marine resources in a sustainable manner.