The Institute of Marine Research (IIM-CSIC) is a competitive marine research institution, one of the top ocean science institutions in Spain and part of the Spanish Research Council (CSIC), the main research organisation in the country, third in Europe & seventh worldwide. The IIM offers a lively and diverse research environment with a transversal approach to marine science & aquaculture. In this way, its work is structured along 3 Fundamental Lines: Ocean & Climate, Marine Biodiversity & Conservation, and Food, Bioproducts & Health. These lines allows its workers to create interdisciplinary bonds while progressing towards the same wider aims, stemming from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Working within this new frame, while widening our collaborative networks & increasing our engagement with society, the Institute is ready to respond to local concerns while keeping an international perspective to face the big global challenges of today. Given the importance of Blue Economy & Ocean Literacy for Galicia and for the globe, we aim to: - Develop an integrated and multidisciplinary research in marine sciences that allows progress in the global understanding of marine ecosystems and in the scientific and technological status of related productive sectors. - Train specialized research and technical personnel, favoring their transfer to other entities (industry, administration, teaching) - Contribute to Ocean Literacy & Public Engagement with Science - Actively collaborate with the industrial sector, supporting the development of a 4.0 Industry and widening our network locally & internationally.