To consolidate expertise in marine sciences, environmental sciences, and ecosystem studies under one organisation, and to provide opportunities for integration and strengthening of networks.
To offer high-quality academic programmes that meet current and future needs in the fields of marine sciences, environmental sciences, and ecosystems.
To explore knowledge across all related disciplines through fundamental and exploratory research.
To provide up-to-date facilities and infrastructure to support the development of knowledge, learning, and scholarship.
To produce graduates who are responsible, knowledgeable, confident, and competent.