"The Marine Research Center of the University of Vigo aims to generate advanced knowledge in marine sciences, to transfer it to society with special emphasis on its territorial scope, and to promote the internationalization of marine research at the University of Vigo._x000D_ The vision is to become a recognized actor and a key partner in marine research at an international level. With regard to its scientific activity, the centre's areas of specialisation are Biodiversity and Ecology, Ocean Observation and Global Change, Environmental Quality and Marine Pollution, Sustainable Exploitation of Marine Resources and Integral management of the coastal zone._x000D_ The strategic objectives of the EP:_x000D_ a) Its consolidation as a multidisciplinary centre for research, innovation and transfer in the marine field in Galicia,_x000D_ b) Its position as a coordination structure of the research capacities of the University of Vigo in the marine area, promoting synergies and interdisciplinary research_x000D_ (c) To increase the impact of its research and technological development on the productive sector by improving the connection with economic sectors through a transfer programme_x000D_ d) The internationalisation of its research, services and infrastructures, through membership of international networks and structures for infrastructures, technology transfer and research_x000D_ (e) The transfer of the knowledge generated to society and its interaction with the territorial environment_x000D_ "