Synthesis, integration and modelling studies of estuarine, coastal and marine systems, Integration among physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects, up to the development and use of integrated modelling approaches, Integration among socio and biophysical sciences, analysis of socio environmental systems in response to scenarios of global changes (including ocean acidifcation) and policy options, Research in support of the implementation of ecosystem approach to fishery and aquaculture, Historical ecology, over-fishing and marine conservation, Models, Climate Change Impacts, Ecosystem Approach to Fishery and Aquaculture, Sustainable Development, Ocean Acidification, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Blue growth